French regulators say iPhone 12 emits too much radiation, Apple must
take it off market

French regulators ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12, saying
it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that are above European
Union standards for exposure. The company disputed the findings and
said the device complies with regulations.
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...
France's digital minister said the iPhone 12's radiation levels are
still much lower than levels that scientific studies consider could
harm users, and the agency itself acknowledges that its tests don't
reflect typical phone use.
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He said the iPhone 12's radiation levels are "slightly higher" than EU standards but "significantly lower than levels where scientific
studies consider there may be consequences for users. But the rule is
the rule."

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/french-regulators-say-iphone-12-emits-too-much-radiation-apple-must-take-it-off-market

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JAB wrote:

French regulators say iPhone 12 emits too much radiation, Apple must
take it off market

French regulators ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12, saying
it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that are above European
Union standards for exposure. The company disputed the findings and
said the device complies with regulations.
...
...
France's digital minister said the iPhone 12's radiation levels are
still much lower than levels that scientific studies consider could
harm users, and the agency itself acknowledges that its tests don't
reflect typical phone use.
...
...
He said the iPhone 12's radiation levels are "slightly higher" than EU standards but "significantly lower than levels where scientific
studies consider there may be consequences for users. But the rule is
the rule."

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/french-regulators-say-iphone-12-emits-too-much-radiation-apple-must-take-it-off-market

Apple give a finger to the EU, the EU give them the finger back!

This could be a long running battle of the wills... time to grab the
popcorn.

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On Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:36:58 +0200, "Blueshirt"
<[email protected]> wrote:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/french-regulators-say-iphone-12-emits-too-much-radiation-apple-must-take-it-off-market

Apple give a finger to the EU, the EU give them the finger back!

This could be a long running battle of the wills... time to grab the
popcorn.

It's France's digital minister...."Apple said the iPhone 12 has been
certified by multiple international bodies and complies with all
applicable regulations and standards for radiation around the world."

A software update might fix this issue.....TX won't be as "strong."

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JAB wrote:

On Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:36:58 +0200, "Blueshirt"
<[email protected]> wrote:

Apple give a finger to the EU, the EU give them the finger back!

This could be a long running battle of the wills... time to grab the popcorn.

It's France's digital minister....

I should have known... it's always 'the French' isn't it?! ;-)

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On Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:10:50 +0200, "Blueshirt"
<[email protected]> wrote:

it's always 'the French' isn't it?! ;-)

Now, others want the French way

Apple moves to defuse French iPhone 12 dispute as EU scrutiny steps up

Apple says will issue software update to iPhone12 in France
France says update should allow for resumed iPhone 12 sales
Apple says it still disputes French radiation findings
Belgium says asked Apple for EU-wide software update
Belgium sees no danger for users, Denmark says not concerned

https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-implement-iphone-12-update-next-few-days-france-minister-2023-09-15/

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On Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:10:50 +0200, "Blueshirt"
<[email protected]> wrote:

I should have known... it's always 'the French' isn't it?! ;-)

FDA appears to back Apple in iPhone 12 fracas as France halts sales
due to radiation fears
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"Based on the evaluation of the currently available information, the
FDA believes that the weight of scientific evidence has not linked
exposure to radio frequency energy from cell phone use with any health
problems at or below the radio frequency exposure limits set by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)," FDA press officer Jim
McKinney told The Post.

"The FDA continually monitors the scientific studies and public health
data for evidence that radio frequency energy from cell phones could
cause adverse health effects," he said.

https://nypost.com/2023/09/15/apple-iphone-12-ban-what-frances-move-could-mean-for-us-users/

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The iPhone 12 will soon be legal in France again / iOS 17.1 includes
an update that brings the iPhone 12 into compliance with French
electromagnetic emissions test protocols.

https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/10/23911778/iphone-12-ios-17-france-emissions-fix

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