Is the radiation emitted by your smartphone dangerous? This is undoubtedly one of the most frequently asked questions in France these days. As you may know, the French government’s radiation watchdog, ANFR, recently ruled that the radiation levels in Apple’s iPhone 12 models were at a ‘dangerous’ level and banned their sale. ANFR stated that the phones emit excessive levels of radio waves, which could pose a health risk to users.
After this incident, it was expected that Apple would engage in legal battles to lift the ban. However, things did not go as anticipated. Instead, the company took a step back and promised to fix the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro radiation levels with a software update. Here are the details…
Apple to Lift French iPhone 12 Sales Ban with Software Update
Apple has changed its mind! After a decision by France, the company surprised everyone by saying they will fix the radiation levels of the 2020 iPhone with a new software update. The company told Reuters, We will release a software update for users in France to comply with the testing methods used by French regulators. We are excited that the iPhone 12 will continue to be available in France. This is about meeting specific testing requirements set by France, not a safety issue.”
Don’t worry, Apple has also stated that the iPhone 12 does not pose a public health risk due to radiation. The issue is related to a specific testing protocol used by French regulators. The company has not specified when the software update will be available, but they have said it will be “in a few days.” Once the update is available, users can download it through the Settings app on their iPhone. However, to lift the sales ban, the French regulatory agency ANFR will need to conduct new tests.
It is important to note that the iPhone 12 is not the first Apple device to be banned in France due to concerns about radiation levels. In 2019, the ANFR banned the sale of the iPhone 8 and iPhone Xr after it found that the devices exceeded the permitted radiation levels. Apple subsequently released a software update that fixed the issue.
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