Apple has rolled out a new software update for the iPhone 12 to reduce power consumption and radiation emissions, even when it comes into contact with static surfaces. France recently banned the sale of the iPhone 12 in the country due to higher radiation emissions from the device, which Apple denied. They stated that the iPhone 12 was certified by multiple international bodies and complies with all radiation norms.
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“We want all iPhone 12 users to know that the iPhone 12 (review) is safe to use and always has been. The iPhone 12 was certified to meet applicable worldwide energy transmission regulations and standards when it first shipped in 2020, and no changes have been made since then that would affect energy transmission,” Apple said in an official statement.
iPhones have special sensors that detect when the device is near a user’s body to reduce radiation emissions. When the iPhone is away from a user, there will be a slightly higher radiation emission, according to Apple. Apple also highlights why there is a discrepancy in France’s findings compared to others, stating that the protocol followed by the commission does not highlight this feature.
With the software update, Apple is disabling the body detection technology on the iPhone 12, which will keep the radiation emissions to the lowest possible limit at all times. Apple also highlights that the iPhone 12 is safe to use even without this software update.
While the iPhone 12 is still a highly popular smartphone, the company officially discontinued it after the launch of the iPhone 15 series in October.
Source: News365
