September 15, Apple made an announcement regarding a software update for iPhone 12 sold in France due to concerns about the emission of electromagnetic radiation surpassing the standards. The implications of this situation spreading across Europe suggest that similar measures may need to be applied to products sold in other countries as well.
The French organization Agence Nationale des Frequences (ANFR) reported on September 12 that the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of the iPhone 12 exceeded the standard level, leading to a sales ban. Apple, however, disagreed with the test results and stressed that the iPhone had been certified by multiple international organizations to meet all global quality standards. Nonetheless, Apple has promised to release a software update aligning with the testing methods currently employed in France.
Over the past two decades, scientists have conducted numerous studies to assess the impact of smartphones on human health. The World Health Organization (WHO) has concluded that these devices do not have any serious adverse effects on health. Nevertheless, the French warning regarding the iPhone 12 emitting radiation above the standard level has raised concerns among several European countries.
Belgium’s Minister of Digital Transformation, Mathew Michel, has requested that Apple upgrade the software of iPhone 12 in all European Union countries. Although the initial findings of the Belgian regulatory agency deemed the smartphone safe for users with no need for a product recall, a common solution for the entire EU region is being sought through collaboration with the French authorities.
Similarly, Germany has reached out to French authorities to seek harmonization for the entire EU region, while Italy is preparing to request the software upgrade for iPhone 12 sold in their country.
Complaints from users have also been acknowledged by the Dutch Digital Infrastructure Regulatory Organization, which is currently examining the radiation emissions of the iPhone 12. Results of this examination, being conducted in collaboration with Apple, French regulators, and German regulators, are expected within two weeks.
The French government is satisfied with Apple’s commitment to a software update and has promised to conduct a swift investigation, enabling the resumption of sales for the 2020 iPhone 12.
Apple regularly releases software updates for its phones and computers to address security vulnerabilities, sometimes focusing on specific product models or regions.
In contrast, the Danish government has reassured iPhone 12 users by stating that no measures will be taken, as they are not concerned about the radiation levels of the device. The Danish Health Authority has evaluated the available information and concluded that iPhone 12 can be used without any concerns regarding radiation.
Industry experts also affirm that iPhone 12 does not pose any security risks since the maximum radiation levels remain below the threshold where evidence of potential burns or heat stroke has been found.
Source: Reuters
Apple announced yesterday (September 15) that there will be a software update for iPhone 12 phones sold in France. After there were complaints about the emission of electromagnetic radiation higher than the standards. Concerns spreading in Europe suggest that companies may need to apply the same measures to products sold in other countries as well.
France’s Agence Nationale des Frequences (ANFR) said on Tuesday (September 12) that the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of the iPhone 12 is higher than the standard. which resulted in an order preventing sales
Apple has disputed the results of the tests and emphasized that the iPhone has been certified by several international organizations to meet all international quality standards. But he promised yesterday (15) to update the software to meet the standards of the testing methods currently used in France.
Scientists have carried out a number of studies over the past two decades to assess the impact of smartphones on people’s health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), these devices do not have any serious adverse effects on health.
However, a French warning about iPhone 12 emitting radiation exceeds the standard. which even comes from different testing methods from other countries But it has caused concern for many European countries.
Mathew Michel, Minister of Digital Transformation of Belgium, said that He has asked Apple to upgrade the software of the iPhone 12 in all EU countries. Although the preliminary results of the Belgian regulatory agency have found that this smartphone is not “dangerous” for users and there is no need to issue a product recall.
The German side said that it has contacted the French authorities to seek a common solution for the entire EU region. Meanwhile, Italy is preparing to ask Apple to upgrade the software of the iPhone 12 sold in the country as well.
The Dutch Digital Infrastructure Regulatory Organization acknowledged that there had been complaints from users. And it is in the process of examining the radiation emissions of the iPhone 12. The results are expected to be known within 2 weeks and it has been coordinated with Apple. including French and German regulators.
The French government is proud of Apple’s software update promise. and promised to carry out a quick investigation. to allow the iPhone 12 released in 2020 to resume sales
Apple periodically releases software updates to its phones and computers to patch security vulnerabilities. It may only focus on certain product models. or products only available in certain regions
For its part, the Danish government has come out to reassure iPhone 12 users by confirming that the government will not take any measures and that it is “not concerned” about the radiation levels of the iPhone 12.
“From the available information The Danish Health Authority has assessed that you can continue to use your iPhone 12 without any concerns,” the agency said in an email statement.
Industry experts also confirm that the iPhone 12 poses no security risks. That’s because the legal maximum radiation levels are still below the levels where scientists have found evidence they could cause a risk of burns or heat stroke.
Source: Reuters
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