The Chicago Tribune recently launched an investigation into the radiofrequency radiation levels output by popular smartphones, and found that some of Apple's iPhones are allegedly emitting radiofrequency radiation that exceeds safety limits.
According to the newspaper, it contracted an accredited lab to test several smartphones according to federal guidelines. iPhones were secured below clear liquid formulated to simulate human tissue while probes measured the radiofrequency radiation the liquid absorbed.
Several iPhones measured over the legal safety limits in the tests, but the worst performer was the iPhone 7. Its radiofrequency radiation exposure was over the legal limit and more than double what Apple reported to federal regulators.
The iPhone X was slightly over limits in some tests, as was the iPhone 8, while the 8 Plus stayed within the legal range. iPhones were tested twice after Apple provided feedback on the testing method. The modified test "added steps intended to activate sensors designed to reduce the phones' power."
[...] The FCC, meanwhile, said that it is going to be doing its own testing over the next couple of months.
"We take seriously any claims on non-compliance with the RF (radiofrequency) exposure standards and will be obtaining and testing the subject phones for compliance with FCC rules," agency spokesman Neil Grace said.
Also at AppleInsider and PhoneArena.
(Score: 2) by jmichaelhudsondotnet on Friday August 23 2019, @11:08AM
Your black box tech is not behaving as expected?
Someone put digital mechanical design requirements as a more important criteria than the survival of the biological organism using it?
Whose ready for that upgrade!
Sure I'll upgrade to let you beam whatever into my house as long as I get a sensor that can detect it and a lawyer for me to sue you with.
Oh, I won't get that? The burden will be on the individual to purchase 10k worth of equipment and lawyers?
If like me 10 minutes before these test results, you would have been called insane for predicting them, give yourself a trophy for living in reality. Unfortunately, that is the only prize available, the remainder of your winnings will be various forms of psychological torture.