The French Digital Minister has declared that Apple is set to issue an update for the iPhone 12 in France following worries about its radiation levels.
Jean-Noel Barrot declared that Apple would supply a software update to people in the country in the upcoming days.
The sale of the iPhone 12 has been suspended in France due to the detection of excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation by a regulatory organization. Apple has been instructed to rectify the problem.
The company declared that the latest upgrade would be limited to French customers, as there were particular assessment standards in place there.
The American tech giant asserted that the radiation discoveries were a result of the testing procedure, and that it posed "no security risk".
Questions have arisen about Apple's intentions for the iPhone 12, which had come out only three years prior, concerning the impending update.
Mr Barrot indicated that the radio frequency regulator (ANFR) would be assessing the new update to ensure it meets all regulations prior to the iPhone 12 being returned to the market.
The World Health Organization has worked to ease worries concerning radiation emitted by cell phones.
The website states that there is no proof to suggest that humans are put at risk by being exposed to low level electromagnetic fields.
In a communication sent to the AFP news service, Apple declared that the radiation figure specified in France was connected to a certain evaluation process employed by French regulators and not a security issue.
The iPhone 12 was reported to meet environmental regulations across all countries, yet a software update will be released for people in France to meet the specific protocol needed by French authorities.
The ANFR stated that, since a software update could not resolve the issue, it would have to require Apple to successfully recall each iPhone 12 that had been sold in the nation.
The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of the iPhone 12 was observed to be beyond the legal limit in France by the regulator.
The iPhone 12 smartphone was brought out in September 2020, and it is still available for sale around the world.
Apple stated to BBC News at the beginning of this week that it is disagreeing with the ANFR's evaluation.
It reported to the regulator that it had lab results from itself as well as from external sources, demonstrating that the device met all applicable regulations.
Mr Barrot set Apple a two-week time limit, expressing his conviction that France's discoveries could lead to a domino effect within the European Union (EU).
Regulators from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany stated on Thursday that they are now examining the matter.
The BNetzA network agency of Germany informed the BBC that the French examination may result in actions that would be enforced on all members of the EU.
No action has been declared by the UK and US in reaction to the French prohibition.
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