France suspends iPhone 12 marketing after discovery The mobile device exceeds permissible radio frequency emission standards.
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According to research by the National Frequency Agency (ANFR), the iPhone 12 emits more radiation than the recommended amount in certain usage contexts, which may pose a risk to users’ health.
ANFR analyzed 141 mobile phone models to evaluate the radio frequency energy absorbed by the human body during use. This study was carried out according to two distance criteria: the mobile phone being in direct contact with the body (0 mm) and 5 mm away from it.
The findings revealed: When in direct contact with the body, such as when held in the hand or stored in a trouser pocket, the iPhone 12 emits 5.74 W/kg, exceeding the permissible limit of 4 W/kg. However, in the second analysis, with a distance of 5mm, the device complies with the regulations by not exceeding the 2 W/kg limit.
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Following this statement, French Minister of Digital Transition and Telecommunications Jean-Noël Barrot announced on Tuesday that the iPhone 12 was requested to be withdrawn from the market until Apple solves and fixes this problem.
“Apple is expected to respond within two weeks. Otherwise, I am ready to order a recall of all iPhone 12s in circulation. “The rule is the same for everyone, including the digital giants,” Barrot told the newspaper. Le Parisian in an interview on Tuesday.
iPhone 12, introduced in October 2020, quickly became the best-selling 5G device of that month. According to Counterpoint data, together with the iPhone 12 Pro, it accounted for a quarter of all global 5G device sales during that period.
But concerns are not limited to France. The Spanish Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) also demanded that this model be withdrawn from the market in the country, calling on local and European authorities to examine the emissions of the iPhone 12 and other devices.
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It also demands that Apple resolve this issue effectively and without incurring any cost to consumers on devices already in use.
The warning issued in France coincides with the announcement of the iPhone 15, which includes a universal USB-C charging connector (instead of the Lightning type), the integration of Apple’s A17 chip, and new colors such as navy blue, grey, white and more. silver.
After the French watchdog ordered the suspension of iPhone 12 sales in the country, Apple issued a statement stating the following: The mobile phone is approved by many international organizations and complies with all global radiation regulations and standards.
The tech giant said it provided ANFR with laboratory results conducted by both Apple and third parties showing the phone’s compatibility.
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*This content was prepared based on an article by Europa Press with the help of artificial intelligence and was reviewed by the journalist and editor.
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