" Sleeping next to a device connected to its charging cable can result in fire, electric shock, injury, smartphone or property damage, " Apple said in a statement . The company recommends that phones are always left to charge in a well-ventilated room .
Do not put your phone under the pillow
Apple said charging the phone under a blanket or pillow also poses a risk, as it can cause the device to malfunction quickly: " Do not sleep on a device, power adapter, or wireless charger or place them under a blanket, pillow, or body while the device is plugged into a power source. . ” he warned .
The company also pointed out that the risk of fire increases if third-party chargers are used, as some inexpensive accessories may not meet Apple's safety standards .