It’s certainly shocking news. Apple has issued a warning to users that they might experience a mild electrical shock from the earbuds of their iPods or iPhones.
According to the company, which stresses that the situation can occur with any hardware:
“When using headphones in areas where the air is very dry, it is easy to build up static electricity and possible for your ear to receive a small electrostatic discharge from the headphones. Receiving a static shock from a pair of earbuds does not necessarily indicate an issue with the iPod, iPhone, or earbuds.”
