An ICD can deliver electric shocks via one or more wires connected to your heart to fix an abnormal heart rhythm.
A pacemaker is a small device that’s placed under the skin in your chest to help control your heartbeat.
It’s used to help your heart beat more regularly if you have an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), particularly a slow one. Implanting a pacemaker in your chest requires a surgical procedure.
It’s easier to understand if you think of it like this: the pacemaker is the steady hand guiding your heart through each day, while the defibrillator is the guardian angel standing ready to keep you safe in your heartbeat.
ICDs detect and stop abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias). The device continuously monitors your heartbeat and delivers electrical pulses to restore a normal heart rhythm when necessary.
An ICD differs from a pacemaker — another implantable device used to help control abnormal heart rhythms.
If a customer feels like their iPhone 12 or MagSafe charger is interfering with their medical device, they should stop using them, Apple said.
Another thing iPhone 12 users should be aware of when using MagSafe chargers: Avoid placing credit cards, security badges, passports, or key FOBs between your phone and your MagSafe charger, as the magnets might damage magnetic strips or RFID chips in these items.
If you have a phone case that holds such items, be sure to remove them before wirelessly charging your device.