Fri 15 September 2023:
The iPhone 12 will be updated in France after regulators voiced concerns about electromagnetic radiation emitted by the handsets.
The announcement came on Friday, after France ordered a halt to sales of the device, which was released in 2020, on Tuesday after discovering that it produced more electromagnetic waves than allowed.
“Apple has assured me that it will implement an update for the iPhone 12 in the next few days,” said Digital Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in a statement to the AFP news agency.
The firm and Barrot insisted there was no danger to public health from the radiation.
“This is related to a specific testing protocol used by French regulators and not a safety concern,” Apple said in a statement, adding that the device complied with rules on emissions all around the world.
“We will issue a software update for users in France to accommodate the protocol used by French regulators.”
FRENCH GOVERNMENT ORDERS APPLE TO HALT IPHONE 12 SALES DUE TO HIGH RADIATION LEVELS
European regulators examine alert on radiation levels
Several European countries say they will examine concerns the iPhone 12 is emitting too much electromagnetic radiation, after France ordered Apple to stop sales.
Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany are now also looking into the issue.
Germany’s BNetzA network agency told the BBC the French investigation could lead to measures that would apply to all EU members states.
The UK has not announced any action following the French ban.
The World Health Organization says a large number of studies have been performed over the years to assess possible health risks from mobile phones.
“To date, no adverse health effects have been established as being caused by mobile phone use,” it says on its website.
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