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  • A Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 5.2 W/kg technically does exceed limits and device manufacturers agree to meet regulations. However, SAR values are not constant and can vary with real-world usage. Phones often operate at lower power levels, reducing actual SAR exposure.

    A weak microwave, for theoretical comparison, would likely put out hundreds of Watts per kg.

    People are way more likely to get heat damage from the battery than the radio waves from a cellphone









  • Zardoz@lemmy.worldtoAndroid@lemmy.worldFairphone 5 Launch
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    10 months ago

    Can’t speak for everyone but here are the reasons I prefer an actual jack:

    • 3.5mm headphones are extremely universal and can be used for any audio device. USB-C and Bluetooth headphones cannot

    • Bluetooth is extremely inconsistent when paired with multiple devices and often gets disconnected because of competing devices

    • I can’t charge my phone and listen to USB c headphones at the same time

    • Manufacturers claim the removal of the jack was to improve the water resistance. I have never dropped my phone in water and would be willing to risk it.

    • I already have too many wireless things to charge

    • I have a small stockpile of broken wireless headphones. Meanwhile my 10 year old wired headphones are collecting dust

    • I have never lost something more often than that tiny ass USB to 3.5mm dongle adapter

    • I distrust large corporations with incentive to get consumers to buy more stuff from them