Subject. We analyze development trends in Apple, Samsung, and Nokia smartphones by reviewing their main technical indicators, price, and the specific absorption rate (SAR) of electromagnetic energy change. Objectives. The study aims at identification of consumer health risks when using Apple smartphones, based on a comparative analysis of key technical indicators, price, and SAR of Apple, Samsung and Nokia smartphones. Methods. The study employs mathematical research methods. Results. The paper identified trends in changes in the key technical indicators and SAR of smartphones from Apple, Samsung and Nokia over time. The SAR indicator was compared with the main technical and economic indicators of the smartphones of the three companies, and its higher level was found in Apple smartphones, which have a higher price. We considered possible factors contributing to an increase in the level of EMR and the value of SAR indicator for Apple smartphones. Conclusions. With approximately the same dynamics of changes in the main technical indicators of Apple, Samsung, and Nokia smartphones, Apple smartphones are higher in price and SAR, indicating increased consumer health risks.
Keywords: problematic innovation, risk, smartphone, technical and economic indicator, specific absorption rate (SAR) of electromagnetic energy
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