Apple Promises Software Update for iPhone 12 Users in France to Address Radiation Emissions Concerns

In a major development, Apple has promised to release a software update for iPhone 12 users in France to address concerns regarding the device's radiation emissions. The move comes after France's National Frequency Agency (ANFR) recently banned the sale of iPhone 12 in the country due to it exceeding the permitted electromagnetic wave levels set by EU regulations. The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of the iPhone 12 was found to be above the legal limit.

The ANFR gave Apple an ultimatum to resolve the issue promptly or face a recall of all iPhone 12 units sold in France. Responding to the ultimatum, Apple has committed to releasing a software update that aims to settle the dispute and alleviate the concerns raised by the French agency.

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The exact details of the upcoming software update are yet to be disclosed. However, Apple expresses confidence that the update will address the concerns raised by the French agency and also align with France's unique testing methods. Unlike other countries, France not only performs head and body SAR tests but also includes limb SAR tests, simulating phone usage while holding it in hand. It was during these limb tests that the iPhone 12 failed.

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"We will issue a software update for users in France to accommodate the protocol used by French regulators. We look forward to iPhone 12 continuing to be available in France. This is related to a specific testing protocol used by French regulators and not a safety concern,"

Belgium, Germany, and Italy have also urged Apple to release the same update across the entire EU region. It is likely that Apple will comply with these requests. The French government has confirmed that the iPhone 12 will be retested promptly following the release of the software update. If the tests demonstrate compliance with the legal SAR limits, sales of the iPhone 12 will resume without delay.

For more details, check out the official source.