Apple Issues Warning For iPhones, Here Is Why You Should Not Sleep Next To A Charging Phone

A brand like Apple, which has always taken pride in its manufacturing and high-functioning iPhones, has recently issued a warning against sleeping next to a charging phone. Whether you are an iPhone or Android user, this is a piece of advice that all of us adhere to.

At night, we often find ourselves running out of battery. To ensure convenience, we put the phone on charging, watch our favourite show on the OTT platform, and soon doze off. Amid this all, many times we forget to unplug the phone from charging. There are many times we put the phone to charge so that its battery is full when we wake up in the morning.

No matter what the scenario is, Apple has said that it can be harmful to you. Here is what the biggest brand of phones has said.

Is It Safe To Sleep Near A Charging Phone?

No matter who you ask, everyone will tell you that it is unsafe to sleep next to a charging phone. There have been several incidents reported in the past where the phone caught fire while the owner was sleeping next to it.

In January 2023, NDTV reported in a video that an iPhone (Tips To Transfer Data From iPhone To Android) caught fire while it was being charge. The incident was caught on the camera the Ohio family has put in their house. Many other publications also shared the video as it went viral.

In a service announcement, Apple also pointed to issues like damage to the phone, electric shock, damage to the property, and increased chances of injury if you sleep next to a phone while it is charging.

Why You Should Not Sleep Next To A Charging Phone

It is advised not to charge the phone while you are under a blanket. You should also avoid keeping it under your pillow. It increases the risks of overheating, which can ultimately lead to the aforementioned issues.

Many organisations advise charging phones in an area away from your bed. It can prevent it from overheating. You should keep it on a wooden surface or any other flat surface to minimise the chances of overheating.

The official statement from Apple (Apple To Discontinue Sale Of These iPhones) read, “Don’t sleep on a device, power adapter, or wireless charger, or place them under a blanket, pillow or your body, when it’s connected to a power source.”

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Benefits Of Sleeping Away From Your Phone

According to a study published in CNET, at least 60% of parents and 70% of teenagers in the US sleep with their phones by their side. Imagine the number in the entire world. Despite several warnings issued around the world, people continue to put their health at risk.

Here are a few benefits of sleeping away from your mobile phones.

• If you sleep away from a charging phone, it is no longer a fire hazard for you and your family members.
• Many studies suggest you should avoid using your phone for at least an hour before going to bed because the blue light can disrupt your sleep pattern.
• If you do not put your device on aeroplane mode or silent, the constant sound of notifications and light can interrupt your sleep. You can enjoy sound sleep if you keep your phone away from your bed.

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