Several anonymous rumors indicated that Apple headphones in particular and Bluetooth headphones in general can cause brain damage. To make matters worse, a video went viral on TikTok earlier this year titled “Why you should get rid of your AirPods.” , where the video maker claimed that the Apple headphones emit low-frequency radiation that works to damage your brain after a while, and during the following lines we will discuss this matter and find out whether it is real or not.
AirPods
A person said in a video of him on Tik Tok that the Apple AirPods headphones are dangerous because they are literally inside the head and therefore close to the brain, which is exposed to low-frequency electromagnetic waves, which in turn works to destroy your brain. His owner claimed that Apple headphones cause cancer.
There is no need to panic and you can breathe a sigh of relief as health officials and scientists have said that these allegations are baseless, and Facebook has marked the video as containing “false information.” In addition, Reuters published a new report in which it made clear that there is no evidence On such claims, he cited the views of many health, science and research experts, who said there was no consistent evidence against the use of wireless devices such as Bluetooth headphones.
Non-ionizing radiation
For many people, the word radiation has a terrifying psychological feel, because our minds immediately remember the dangerous radioactive materials used in nuclear reactors and dangerous weapons.
However, this type of radiation is what scientists call "ionizing" radiation and differs significantly from the other "non-ionizing" type that most modern electronic devices emit.
There are actually many sources of non-ionizing radiation including routers, phones, even a microwave oven, anything that emits signals in the gigahertz range and beyond is considered a non-ionizing radiation source, and since bluetooth operates at the 2.4GHz frequency, this puts AirPods in the same category along with every other set of wireless headphones.
Reuters said it was difficult to get conclusive studies about the potential health risks of exposure to any type of radiation, because researchers can't put a group of people in a room like lab mice and use high-frequency radio waves on them to see what happens.
This is the main reason why scientists have not been able to come to a complete consensus about the effects of radiation from smartphones, however, most of them agree that the radiation from these devices is not harmful and not the panic that many users feel.
However, it is important to keep in mind that there are two aspects to non-ionizing radiation, it has to do not only with the frequency at which the radiation is emitted from the device but also with the amount of energy behind the signal.
For example, (military-grade) radar and microwave systems can emit enough radiation to dangerously heat anything placed in front of them, and there were reports of radar technicians having reproductive problems in the decades before extra safety precautions were taken. However, these systems save an astonishing amount of power as they are designed to send communications or detect planes and other objects over hundreds of miles.
However, even your microwave oven uses non-ionizing radiation to cook food with frequencies emitted in the 800MHz to 6GHz range. The only difference between a microwave oven and a router is that your oven generates about 1000 watts of power, in contrast, the maximum power output of a regular router is 100 milliwatts, which is 0.1 watts or less about 10 times less.
Since transmitting strength is driven at least in part by the distance the signal needs to travel, and Bluetooth is a technology with a much shorter range, it shouldn't be surprising if a 2019 study found that Bluetooth headphones emit less radiation than other devices such as smartphones.
Are AirPods radioactive?
The answer is yes. Reuters contacted Apple, which said it extensively tests all of its products “to ensure they comply with applicable safety requirements.” Apple’s AirPods and other wireless devices comply with all known radio frequency exposure guidelines and limits, and AirPods and Pro AirPods XNUMX times below the applicable limits for radio frequency exposure.
Apple added that its products are subject to standards set by not only the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), but also the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).
Finally, it can be said that it is safe to say that you do not have to worry about any health risks from your AirPods when it comes to the radio frequencies that they emit but what you should worry about is hearing damage due to high volume when using the headphones for long periods.
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I used Bluetooth headphones from another company, but the use is average and I stopped and went back to the Apple headphones that came with the iPhone and I always use them
But !!
I'm about a year old and so far I have very little memory
I even sometimes pray twice in Hazza 1 and forget that I prayed and come back and pray and remember afterwards that I prayed
Salah
The situation is serious, but I don't know why?!
Is it the headphones or watching a lot of social media?
may Allah help
In the case of an Arab who was affected by the AirPods Pro’s hearing, he searched the Internet and found a site as a forum for those affected by the Apple hearing aid (the damage caused by the water coming out of the ear due to the headphone..) and the same condition he found on the site for many people.
It is best to avoid it as much as possible. Whoever is afraid of peace
When you write a topic, please write a link to the source. Which Ministry of Health are you talking about, which country??! What is the source of the party that lied these allegations so that we are aware of what you mention in the article.
My greetings.
It is better when using Apple headphones or others to be moderate and at times you try to be far apart, there are those who overuse them and here lies the importance of awareness.
As a personal experience and the experiences of close people
Using Apple headphones for long periods (more than 2 hours) causes headaches and headaches
When is a simultaneous update of iOS XNUMX, more than wonderful programs
All headphones with lithium batteries are dangerous to the ear.
At any moment it can be damaged or exploded in the ear, may God protect us and you from all harm..
Not to mention the emitted radiation that is harmful to the brain in general..
I will describe my experience with the Apple headphones and I am completely honest about it from myself and the company.
Two years ago, I bought the first second-generation Bluetooth AirPods, and I used it so intensively that I forgot it in my ears for several hours without even noticing it, and sometimes I fell asleep while using it. After a while, I began to feel tingling in my ears, with the passage of days the pain became greater and I feel it when I put the headphones on, and the pain goes away when I remove them. Even my left ear became very sensitive and as soon as I put the headphones on for a few seconds it stings like a sudden nail. Note that I keep my ears clean.
After that, I discovered strange tumors along the lymph nodes from the bottom of the earlobe to the end of the dome, from the back, the front, and above the neck. I went to the hospital and they told me that it is because of germs that enter the glands and cause these tumors, and they usually disappear, but now for two years they have not disappeared. I am still going back to the hospital, waiting for the final result.
Now what must be clarified on my part is that I have intensified its use because of my confidence in Apple that its products are completely safe.
On the Apple side, no information was mentioned regarding the safe period of use for its headphones, and whether I should clean and sterilize them daily or not, and whether it would be dangerous if I intensified its use or not.
By the way, if you closed your ear with anything, whether headphones or something else, the same thing would happen to you
The headset does not close the ear completely and does not go inside it. That is, it does not have a rubber tip inside the ear.
That is, whether it is true or false, we, as users of these devices, must be moderate and not spend in using them. Everything that exceeds the limit is wrong, and moderation is better in everything.
God knows
Thank you to everyone who wrote the article and to everyone who supported this program
There is no device except that it has benefits and has disadvantages. As a user of the Apple headset, if I use it for more than two hours continuously, I never hear a ringing in my ears and it does not go away unless I download it. It is not necessary.
Thank you very much 🌹 Everything is possible
And may God reward you for the news, God willing, a rumor will come out….!
First of all, thank you very much for the rich and important article
And yes, I think the headphones in general, not Apple's, have a slight damage, but there is a bad effect of course
Great and useful article.
From my point of view, what is dangerous about this is the counterfeit headphones of famous brands because they are not subject to any supervision, so please beware of any counterfeit headphones.
By God, at the beginning of my reading of the article, I said it is impossible for Apple to harm its users, thank God. The whole matter is a lie and a despicable rumor that aims to frighten people, especially Apple users 🤍🍎
Thanks for the great article 🌹
I am very surprised to address such topics by focusing on one product, and it is usually the most popular and best in its category.
These rumors focus on the Apple AirPods headset, as if it is the only one that emits radiation, why was the name of the FreePods headset for Samsung, Sony or Huawei headphones not mentioned, and the circulation of the matter in this way indicates that the launch of the rumor is for a commercial purpose and to damage Apple's reputation.
As the writer explained, all headphones of any kind emit radiation and differ in the strength of the radiation among themselves. Rather, all electronic devices emit radiation such as microwaves in the kitchen, and even there is radiation from natural sources. The sun emits radiation that burns the skin and causes cancer, and granite rock tiles emit radiation because they It contains uranium, and we, as users, must take care in dealing with electronic devices in a way that reduces radiation doses to limits that do not pose a danger to our health, and we can do this by reducing the exposure period or using the device. A reasonable distance away from you, and the previous two examples are scientific recommendations to reduce our exposure to radiation: reduce the exposure period, and stay away from the source.
But explain to me: Why do you get a headache when using it?
Unfortunately, although I love this product, it is harmful and caused me problems and dizziness and the inability to stand still until I stopped using Apple headphones, and it happened with other people I know with similar problems.
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I trust Apple...but it's generally very cautious.
Yes, it is not far or difficult for them, because making money for them is more expensive than people's lives