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Summarize this content to 100 words Apple has released an updated guide for iPhone users. The company explained how to safely charge the device and asked not to sleep on it.Yes, Apple asks users not to sleep on or sit on a smartphone, power adapter, or wireless charger, or place it under a blanket, pillow, or body while it’s connected to a power source. The company also notes that all gadgets should be in a well-ventilated area during use or charging.Users are asked not to allow prolonged contact of the charging iPhone with the skin. Apple warned that when using chargers from third-party manufacturers, the risk of the device catching fire increases, as some of them do not meet the company’s and international safety standards. The guide states that iPhone can be charged using cables and power adapters with the Made for iPhone logo, as well as other third-party power adapters that support USB 2.0 or later, as long as they comply with applicable national regulations, as well as international and regional safety standards. Separately, the company emphasized the dangers of charging the iPhone with damaged cables or adapters, or near water or other liquids, as well as in damp rooms. Apple asked not to touch the adapter with wet hands.Earlier it was reported that the company will pay compensations totaling up to $500 million in a class action lawsuit due to the intentional slowing down of iPhones with old batteries. It was submitted in 2017. At the time, the company admitted that iOS was slowing down older iPhone models. Apple apologized for its actions and offered device owners new batteries.
Apple issued recommendations for safe handling of the iPhone
Apple has released an updated guide for iPhone users. The company explained how to safely charge the device and asked not to sleep on it.
Yes, Apple asks users not to sleep on or sit on a smartphone, power adapter, or wireless charger, or place it under a blanket, pillow, or body while it’s connected to a power source. The company also notes that all gadgets should be in a well-ventilated area during use or charging.
Users are asked not to allow prolonged contact of the charging iPhone with the skin.
Apple warned that when using chargers from third-party manufacturers, the risk of the device catching fire increases, as some of them do not meet the company’s and international safety standards. The guide states that iPhone can be charged using cables and power adapters with the Made for iPhone logo, as well as other third-party power adapters that support USB 2.0 or later, as long as they comply with applicable national regulations, as well as international and regional safety standards.
Separately, the company emphasized the dangers of charging the iPhone with damaged cables or adapters, or near water or other liquids, as well as in damp rooms. Apple asked not to touch the adapter with wet hands.
Earlier it was reported that the company will pay compensations totaling up to $500 million in a class action lawsuit due to the intentional slowing down of iPhones with old batteries. It was submitted in 2017. At the time, the company admitted that iOS was slowing down older iPhone models. Apple apologized for its actions and offered device owners new batteries.
