iPhone may not be good for drivers with pacemakers

You might want to check with your specialist if it is safe for you and your pacemaker to be driving around with an iPhone 12 in your backpocket or anywhere near you.

An advisory just released by Apple says :”if you are using an iPhone 12 or magsafe charging device, be sure to keepit a safe distance away from your mnedical device.”

Although Apple has always been transparent that it’s iPhone 12 line up and magsafe devices may interfere with medical devices, such as pacemakers and defribillators, this is the first time such an additional advisory was released.

In a report by Gizmodo, it says that Apple has explained that the iPhone 12 contains magnets as well as components and radios that emit electromagnetic fields The company also stated that all its MagSafe accessories contain magnets as well, and that its MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Duo Charger contain radios. These magnets and electromagnetic fields may interfere with medical devices, Apple said.

“Medical devices such as implanted pacemakers and defibrillators might contain sensors that respond to magnets and radios when in close contact,” Apple wrote. “To avoid any potential interactions with these devices, keep your iPhone and MagSafe accessories a safe distance away from your device (more than 6 inches / 15 cm apart or more than 12 inches / 30 cm apart if wirelessly charging). But consult with your physician and your device manufacturer for specific guidelines.”

Defibrillators are devices that restore a person’s normal heartbeat by sending an electric pulse or shock to the heart. They can even help the heart start beating again if it suddenly stops. Pacemakers, meanwhile, use electrical pulses to help hearts beat at a normal rate and rhythm and also help heart chambers beat in sync so that the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

Apple states that users should consult with their physicians and medical device manufacturers for information on their particular devices. Users should ask whether they need to maintain a safe distance of separation between their medical devices and their iPhone or MagSafe accessories. Apple repeated this advice in the safety information section of its iPhone User Guide.

Appl continues to say “If you suspect iPhone or any MagSafe accessories are interfering with your medical device, stop using your iPhone or MagSafe accessories.”

So will you give up that new iPhone 12?

Lalamove partners with Bounce Back to help DSWD beneficiaries

Lalamove, in partnership with Bounce Back PH, is kickstarting the year with a new #DeliverCare CSR initiative that aims to help MSMEs jumpstart their businesses in 2021. Both organizations will start to raise funds on January 18 to help beneficiaries of the DSWD community. Lalamove has pledged to donate Php 10 for every delivery completed while the Bounce Back PH community will rally their members and set aside a portion of their sales and add to the fund.

A lot of businesses underwent digital transformation to cope with the new normal. And while some small businesses were able to adapt, many still require assistance to keep their businesses alive. Under the Deliver Care CSR initiative, Lalamove leapt at the chance to collaborate with Bounce Back PH and work together with the entrepreneurial group to start the year with hope through delivery.

The goal of Lalamove to empower MSMEs resonates closely with the mission of Bounce Back PH. Entrepreneur Jason Dela Rosa founded the community as a social media movement that aims to support businesses from all industries, especially small and medium entrepreneurs. Currently there are 40,000+ merchants in the Bounce Back PH community and companies of different scales collaborate to help each other grow.

The newly forged partnership between Lalamove and Bounce Back PH will continue to explore more ways to mutually support MSMEs and the business community. The delivery app has championed growth through technology and on-demand delivery and with the same spirit, they hope to continuously deliver care.