Running a website for a living means that my phone is almost always in my hands. From checking emails to posting updates on Facebook and Twitter, having my phone close by means that I’m always connected, even when I’m out of the house or away from my laptop. But I must admit that I’ve often wondered about the potential health risks of having my phone beside me so much. And with my oldest son quickly approaching the age of receiving his first phone, I also have his safety in my mind!
That’s why I found the concept of the Lif3 Smartchip so fascinating. This unique smartphone accessory has been proven through three different independent tests to reduce cell phone radiation by up to 99%. Each Smartchip is actually an ultra-thin printed circuit board sprayed with microwave-absorbing material. A radio frequency coupler then channels and disperses radiation out the back of the phone and away from the body. I love the fact that the Lif3 Smartchip is designed in a way that doesn’t interfere with the look and style of a phone and I was very excited when I had the chance to test it out for myself.
I received the Lif3 Smartchip for the iPhone 6s. The chip has a silver colour which meant that it coordinated beautifully with my Space Gray phone. I was shocked to see just how thin it was and just as the Lif3 Smartchip promised, I was easily able to fit my clear protective case over the phone with no issues once the chip was in position. For those that love decorative cases, there’s no worry about ruining your phone’s look because of the Smartchip. And even without a case, the phone is still sleek and attractive with the Lif3 Smartchip in place.
But of course, its true benefit is in its ability to minimize a smartphone user’s exposure to radiation. I was shocked to learn that electromagnetic radiation from smartphones has already been linked to effects on immune, reproductive and nervous systems, and that the World Health Organization states that mobile phones are possibly carcinogenic and research is needed to prove they’re not causing harm. When it comes to the health of me and my children, I’d rather be safe than sorry!
And as much as I feel like the Lif3 Smartchip is a smart choice for me, I believe it’s an even more important device for my children. While cell phones in Canada are required to emit a Specific Absorption Rate of less than 1.6 watts per kilogram, the restriction fails to consider the fact that a child’s brain absorbs up to twice the radiation of an adult. As a passionate supporter of the benefits technology brings to our society, I believe children should be taught how to use that technology. But I also want to ensure any potential negative effects of that use are minimized, and the Lif3 Smartchip is an easy and effective way to help with that.
Looking for other ideas on how to minimize your exposure to potential radiation when using your phone? Check out this great blog post from Lif3 Smartchip for some easy steps you can take to ensure your phone use is as safe as possible. Reading these tips taught me that radiation levels increase when the phone’s battery is low, so from now on, I’ll be making more of an effort to keep it charged up!
The Lif3 Smartchip is available for a variety of different iPhone and Android smartphones and using it is as simple as removing the back adhesive and sticking it into place on the phone. Check out the entire collection to see if there are Lif3 Smartchips available for your family’s phones. This sleek little device is such an easy way to ensure your family’s exposure to cell phone radiation is as minimal as possible!
Soozle says
Huh! I didn’t realize such thing existed and that cell phones gave off that much radiation.. Very much food for thought!
Alison Braidwood says
Such a good idea. You hear too many stories in the media about cellphones and brain tumours.
Carol Denny says
Thats a great idea.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I think this is a great innovation. I’ve talked to my kids (all adults) about the fact of radiation since they insist on keeping their phones on them at all times but I’m sorry to say it just didn’t make an impression on them at all.
Cheryl says
Wow scary!! Something I never really thought about!! Gonna have to get this as I am on my phone way to much!!
Susan Hanley says
What a wonderful protective device. I recently read that you shouldn’t keep your cell phone on the night stand, next to your head, when sleeping. You have to minimize the risk as much as possible.
Mary S says
great idea I didn’t know they existed
September Dee says
A great innovation for people who use their phones a lot. I only use mine in emergencies.
Lisa Ferris says
I won’t even use an electric blanket; never thought about my cell phone! Wow
kristen visser says
oh now this is cool! something i will have to keep in mind for when my girls are ready for a phone of their own!
Rosanne Robinson says
This is definitely a device that all cell phone users need, thx for the review!
Janet M says
I must admit, I didn’t know there was such a thing. Quite remarkable.
Jonnie says
What an easy solution to what may be a very serious problem!
Alayne Langford says
I never even knew this existed! Thanks for the important review! ☺️
Shannon Gnocato says
What a unique idea. I had never heard of these before. Thanks for the info!
Donna Wilson says
This is a great idea for a worrisome issue!
Lynda Cook says
I knew that cell phones let off radiation and the most I do is talk using the speaker so it’s not up against my ear, but I need to check this out more, sounds great!!
Florence Cochrane says
That is great information to know. I only started using a cell phone recently.
Caroline says
Thanks for introducing me to this. I had no idea this thing existed.
JoAnne Hudy says
This is something that everyone needs. You sure do help us all find out things that we had never heard of before, that would be of great benefit to us!! Thanks!
Christine D says
This sounds really neat, it totally makes sense, I’m always on my phone!
Debbie Bashford says
I almost never use my smartphone, it’s a windows phone and pretty much useless
Allison Germain says
Up to 99% less radiation exposure, sounds great.
Dorothy H says
I’m going to take a grain of salt.
Doris H says
I never knew about this…great idea!
Karla Sceviour says
wow,I never thought of this before. What a great innovation.
Heather Howard says
I know there have been cases of women getting breast cancer from holding their phones in their bras….I usually use speaker phone and tuck the phone into my seatbelt or bra . So I worry about getting breast cancer from having my phone there.
I definitely need to invest in four of these as our kids use phones for games and my husband and I use ours a lot during a day…some phone calls last an hour or more.
Thanks so much for the information. Definitely a product i need to investigate!
Anne says
Good information to know. Thanks for posting.
Becky Best says
I had never heard of this before! What a wonderful safety device!
Debbie White Beattie says
You would think that this would have been figured out by now because if they can come up with the technology to make these phones and keep reinventing them they should be able to come up with a case or something to block or do away with the radiation.
Isabelle says
Great idea!
Carole Dube says
I didn’t even know that such a thing existed! What a great innovation.
barb barron says
that’s a fantastic idea
Angelehm says
I had heard about this online somewhere it would be great for my older kids who spend the most time with their phones . I dislike talking on cell phones and usually text but I would get this just for an extra level of safety.
Sherry K says
I wasn’t aware that this might be such an important matter.
s pwel says
This should be an added feature of every phone when purchased
Joanne Saunders says
Reports on cell phone radiation scare me. Especially with the kids at such a young age want one. Any device that can possibly help reduce it, is greatly appreciated.
loriag says
Anything that help reduce cell phone radiation by up to 99% is a wonderful thing.
Laurie Alain says
You hear too many stories in the media about cellphones and brain tumors. I am happy to know this will pass on to my family and friends thanks
Betty Catto says
WOW!! I am going to send my daughter this blog as she uses her cell phone a lot for both personal and work and my granddaughter uses it to call me. Thank you so much for writing this to inform others.
Treen Goodwin says
wow had no idea there was anything like this to reduce radiation , pretty cool i think we all should be using this awesome product 🙂 thanks for sharing i will def be looking into it
Amy Moyburn says
What a great idea! Love that it can fit underneath your phone case.
Amber says
Another reason why I don’t have a cell phone. Have to get one of these for hubby though.
Judy Cowan says
Never heard about this before, I think it would be a great thing to put on our cell phones.
Lillian says
Wow that is a great invention. Most people wouldn’t know it existed. Thanks for the heads up. All my children have cell phones.
Doris Calvert says
I heard about this and think it’s great, so much cancer outthere and I am sure a lot of it is from so much cell phone use!
Darlene Demell says
I knew about the cell phones giving off radiation and I think this is a great idea especially for teens and those who are on their cell phones constantly. I have one but the only thing I ever use it for is texting so far so its not near my ears.
Violet Smith says
I want to thank you for posting this. I didn’t know anything about this or that there was something available to purchase to stop it. I will be getting this for all the cell phones in my house. Very scary.
Linda Bragg says
Wow this is very important for everyone using cell phones to have. I did not know that radiation levels increase when the phone’s battery is low. Every evening I am charging up the cell phone and have heard that its not good that like on laptops etc. one should let the battery get low occasionally to save on the battery life of the product. Soooo knowing this about the cell phone I am glad that I am now keeping it charged up!! I am going to get this item for my phone. Always better safe than sorry!! Thanks for the info…always learning something new.
K Yee says
I had no idea this type of product existed. Thank you for the information. I guess one can truly learn something new each day.