A law firm capitalizes on reports Some Apple iPhones have surpassed radiofrequency radiation security levels

A report yesterday from The Chicago Tribune Apple's iPhones emitted RF radiation beyond the federal government's safety limits, as a result of testing by independent labs. At present, a law firm is relying on this report to announce the launch of an investigation.

Fegan Scott, a Chicago-based law firm, has not yet filed suit against Apple, and it is unclear exactly what "investigation" will be conducted. Beth Fegan, a managing partner, said that "this could be the Chernobyl of the cell phone industry, camouflage and all the rest".

"If we found that products sold in grocery stores contained twice as many pesticides as the law allows, we would be angry, demanding that products be removed from the shelves – that's no different," Beth said. Fegan, managing partner of Fegan Scott. "In this case, we know that mobile phone radiation is dangerous, but what is terrifying is that we do not know how dangerous this is, especially for the development of children's brains."

Fegan went on to say that research suggests that cell phone manufacturers "knew or ought to have known" that radiation levels were well above claims, despite the lack of evidence.

The fact that the Chicago Tribune can convene a panel of experts and come up with such convincing conclusions shows that phone manufacturers can intentionally hide what they know about the production of radiation.

The Chicago TribuneThe survey has used an accredited laboratory to test multiple smart phones according to federal guidelines. The test facility found that some of Apple's iPhones were emitting radio frequency radiation beyond legal security limits and, in some cases, doubling what Apple reported to federal regulators.

The iPhone 7 was the worst performer, far exceeding the radio frequency limits imposed by radio frequency in many tests, but higher than expected levels were also detected on the iPhone X and iPhone 8. The smartphones have Other companies, such as Motorola and Samsung, have also been tested for exceeding results.

Apple said The Chicago Tribune these tests were not performed properly and were not "in accordance with the procedures necessary to properly evaluate the iPhone models". Apple also said it has re-tested the smart phones and confirmed that its devices met all the guidelines for the show.

"All models of iPhone, including iPhone 7, are fully certified by the FCC and in all other countries where the iPhone is sold, "he said. After careful review and validation of all iPhone models tested in the Tribune report, we have confirmed that we are in compliance and that we meet all the criteria. applicable … the guidelines and limits of exposure. "

In response to the report, the US Federal Communications Commission announced that it will conduct a new smartphone test itself in the coming months.

Fegan Scott provides no further details on the upcoming investigation or tests that will be done to verify the claims of both The Chicago Tribune and Apple and other cell phone manufacturers. People interested in finding out more, says the law firm, can send an email with contact information.