Apple to push another iPhone 12 update in EU amid new radiation drama

Two years ago, the iPhone 12 was banned in France for supposedly failing to pass some non-standard emission tests, which led to Apple pushing a software update, specifically for the region, to address this complaint. Now, the issue has come to light again.

Apple says the iPhone 12 is safe to use; calls out the French radio authority’s approach to testing

Apple will reportedly release a software update to reduce the transmitter power on the iPhone 12s after the EU has claimed that the phone does not pass health standards. This is because the previous update only rolled out in France, and not in other EU countries.

Now that the complaint has been brought up once again, Apple has disagreed that the iPhone poses any health risks, but is still readying a software update, which will be pushed in the coming weeks. In fact, Apple, in a recent statement, has said that it disagrees with the French radio authority, ANFR’s approach to testing the said phone.

We continue to disagree with ANFR’s approach to testing, but we respect the decision of the European Commission. Users can continue to use their iPhone 12 with full confidence, as always.

The issue from 2023 was addressed in an iOS 17.1 update. Apple had stated earlier that a software update wasn’t required and that it would work with regulatory bodies to rectify the issue, though it later ended up submitting an update to allow for the French government to reconsider the threat of banning the iPhone 12.