iPhone 12 banned in France: Apple scrambles to resolve radiation issue
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iPhone 12 has been facing some issues in France related to electromagnetic radiation and the phone has been banned there. Now, Apple is planning to bring an update to resolve this issue.
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Unwilling to drag the issue, especially after having just launched the iPhone 15, Apple has scrambled to address the accusations.
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French govt, announced the update in response to ANFR's findings on the X platform. "Apple Inc. will issue an update for the iPhone 12 in the coming days,” a minister said.
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According to the test shown by ANFR, the Apple iPhone 12 emits electromagnetic waves that are above European standards of safety.
As a result, Apple was instructed to stop selling the iPhone 12 model in France and resolve the issue within two weeks..
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Apple clarified that this issue is related to a specific testing protocol and does not pose a safety concern. Now, Apple intends to provide a software update for the iPhone 12 to rectify the problem.
According to Bloomberg, Apple advised its tech-support staff not to volunteer information about this matter to consumers.
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Apple had already been phasing out the iPhone 12 and ceased its sales upon the announcement of the iPhone 15 lineup.
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However, Danish health and safety authorities expressed no concerns regarding radiation levels from iPhone 12 use and expected the issue to be resolved via a software update.
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Belgium's state secretary for digitalisation requested Apple to update the iPhone 12 software across EU countries, with initial reviews suggesting no danger to users.
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Belgium's decision to review potential health risks with the iPhone 12 followed France's order to halt sales due to breaches of radiation exposure limits, raising concerns in other European countries.