HE iPhone 12 is trying to be banned in many European countries. France was the first to sound the alarm, but other organizations from different countries soon joined in, such as the OCU in Spain. The problem seems to be with the SAR limit stipulated in Europe of 4 W/kg when you carry your phone in your hand or trouser pocket, and the iPhone 12 exceeds this figure, reaching 5.74 W/kg.

All authorities They asked Apple to update the iPhone 12 software Thus, SAR emissions fall within the limits prescribed by law, and it seems that Apple is already working on this issue. According to reports, Apple itself reported this as an official bribe Reuters.

According to French organizations, iPhone 12 will not comply with radiation rates

Apple will release an update for iPhone 12

According to the information collected, Apple is preparing a software update for iPhone 12 It could be launched in France and solve this problem. It is currently unknown whether this update will reach the iPhone 12 in other countries or whether it will be exclusive to France.

We will be releasing a software update to users in France to comply with the protocol used by French regulators. We hope the iPhone 12 will continue to be available in France.

Although Apple reports that it is working on a software update, it also reports that: iPhone 12 is certified by many international organizations and complies with global standards. As they explain, this appears to be a French-specific problem due to specific testing done in France.

This relates to a specific testing protocol used by French regulators and is not a safety issue.

Apple should fix iPhone 12 emissions issue with a software update

According to French Minister of Digital Affairs Jean Noel Barrot, ANFR (French regulatory body) to test software update Making sure the iPhone 12 meets radiation standards and then lifting the ban on selling the device in the country.

In any case, it is important to remember that: iPhone 12 remains safe for users. The borders set by the European Union have a wide margin of safety; For these radiations to be dangerous to humans, they would have to be 50 times stronger, and the iPhone 12 barely exceeds these limits at 1.74W/kg.