A source close to the investigation said: “Cockpit plugs are not made for toasters or coffee pots. They’re for professional use. “At this stage, the combustion or self-combustion of a tablet in the cockpit is the working hypothesis.” In a statement, Apple said there was no evidence to link its products to the disaster. They said: “We haven’t been contacted by (Air Transport Gendarmerie) or any authority investigating this tragic event. “We have not seen any report, but we understand there is no evidence to link this event to Apple products. “If investigators have questions for us, we would, of course, assist in any way we can.” The theory of the crash being caused by overheating mobile devices is contrary to the Egyptian authorities’ long-held belief that the jet was downed by a bomb placed on board at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Last December, an Egyptian investigative committee claimed it had found traces of explosives on the victims’ remains. But last month, a source revealed that ‘no explosive charges’ aboard the plane and ‘no traces of powder were found.’ Punch Newspaper ]]>