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Ma Ailun, a China Southern Airlines air hostess, died in Xinjian, China Family say she was answering her iPhone 5 at home while it was charging Apple have launched investigation into claims and are 'helping authorities' iPhone 5 was launched with much fanfare across world in September By Matt Blake PUBLISHED: 04:23 EST, 15 July 2013 | UPDATED: 04:43 EST, 15 July 2013 A Chinese air stewardess has died after being electrocuted while answering her iPhone 5, it has been reported. Ma Ailun, a 23-year-old flight attendant with China Southern Airlines, allegedly suffered a massive electric shock when she picked up her ringing smartphone while it charged. She was rushed to hospital near her home in Xinjiang but medics were unable to revive her. Dangerous? Ma Ailun, a 23-year-old flight attendant with China Southern Airlines, allegedly suffered a massive electric shock as she picked up her new iPhone 5 to answer a call as it was charging (stock image) Her brother, Yuelun, told Apple Daily that the family believe she died from an electric shock while answering a call and that the phone and its accessories have been handed over to police. Apple, who manufactures the state-of-the-art smartphone, said it was investigating the incident. A spokeswoman for the technology company told the South China Morning Post: 'We are deeply saddened to learn of this tragic incident and offer our condolences to the family. We will fully investigate and co-operate with authorities in this matter.' Johnny Sin Kin-on, a professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, told the paper: 'There is a risk using an electrical device while its installed battery is being charged, be it a shaver or a phone.' Big Apple: The iPhone 5's much-vaunted launch last September saw thousands of Apple fans queue for days outside Apple stores across the world to be the first to get their hands on the state-of-the-art gadget The iPhone 5's much-vaunted launch last September saw thousands of Apple fans queue for days outside Apple stores across the world to be the first to get their hands on the state-of-the-art gadget. Grinning customers were greeted with cheers and high fives from staff as they walked into stores ready to grab the latest hotly-anticipated smartphone. It costs $199, $299 and $399 in the U.S., depending on the amount of memory, has a larger screen and is lighter and slimmer than the previous model. Share or comment on this article WARNING GRAPHIC: Three gored in Pamplona's Running of the... Big dog VERY unsure about tiny kitten Bulls hit human wall in San Fermin running festival Graphic content: Mother walks children out in front of car News station tricked into reading out fake names Dramatic moment jury acquits George Zimmerman of Trayvon... Demonstrations hit Washington D.C. to protest Zimmerman... Video tour of the house that time forgot Horrific crash in Russia throws driver onto the road Driving the 'World's Scariest Bridge' Prosecution and defense teams react to Zimmerman's not... Princess Diana's 'Travolta dance dress' assessed for auction The last hours of Cory Monteith: 'Happy and healthy' Glee... Inside America's most expensive home: The mansion on the... The pictures Hitler wanted nobody to see: Nazi leader... America gripped by second night of fury: Protestors block LA... 'The system has failed': Hundreds of demonstrators voice... Dancing with Dirty Harry: Unseen pictures of 24-year-old... Bride's sister left with a broken nose during mass wedding... Tampons, bottles urine and feces removed from protesters as... Justice Department WILL now investigate George Zimmerman as... Horror at Pamplona: Video shows the shocking moment bulls... 'We are a nation of laws and the jury has spoken': President... Pennsylvania teens chase down kidnapper's car on their BIKES... via Technology - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGVOwlzyQT9glxEwhIAdyB09X_9hA&url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2363956/Apple-launches-probe-Chinese-air-stewardess-23-dies-massive-electric-shock-answering-iPhone-5.html?ico=home%255Eheadlines

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