★ “World Health Organization: Cell phone use can increase possible cancer risk”

CNN:

Radiation from cell phones can possibly cause cancer, according to the World Health Organization. The agency now lists mobile phone use in the same “carcinogenic hazard” category as lead, engine exhaust and chloroform.

Before its announcement Tuesday, WHO had assured consumers that no adverse health effects had been established.

John Gruber:

I think it’s quite possible that this issue could be the single greatest long-term threat to Apple. I’d hate to see today’s handset makers turn into yesterday’s tobacco companies.

I just watched the clip on CNN where they review exactly what you should be doing which is to use a hands-free unit and not put the phone up to your head. The truth is, most iPhone and smartphone users don’t talk on the phone. This isn’t my guess based on the people I hang out with but most cars come with Bluetooth and most states require all cell phone conversations are hands free while operating a vehicle so we have to use headphones or bluetooth systems to talk and drive. Additionally, I don’t use my iPhone to talk on the phone anyway. I use my iPhone to send data and haven’t put it up to my head in a long time or no more than 30 minutes a month.

I truly believe that we’re going to use the phone less and less so this is a non-issue as time goes on. There are people that use their phones a lot and this is a case for why we should still have land lines or a case where people are educated about Google Voice and how you can have a number that rings your iPhone and land line.