Anxiety is growing Europe due to the effect iPhone 12 may be in health. This Wednesday, France Sales of this mobile phone were ordered suspended after a national investigation found that the model emitted certain levels of emissions. radiation higher than what is considered safe for the human body. Other countries may follow a similar path.
Apple rejects conclusions National Frequency Agency (ANFR) and many studies such as those of the World Health Organization (WHO) did not find that the iPhone 12 had adverse health effects. However, the Californian technology giant responded to the pressure from Paris by committing to update the device’s software this Friday; With this move, it aims to adapt to French testing methods and end the dispute.
France welcomed the change, but it was not enough to allay the fear the warning caused in other members of the EU. European Union (EU). Some are already taking action. This situation Germany. Body dedicated to editing telecommunication He contacted French officials to coordinate at the European level and try to find a solution.
It’s unclear whether this response includes asking Apple to update the iPhone 12 software in all EU regions. Looks like who’s in front of you Italy. Government sources told Reuters that Rome plans to contact the firm of the bitten apple to implement the update for mobile phones in its country.
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Other countries have chosen to open their own investigations. This is the case in Belgium and the Netherlands. The latter is already running this through the Dutch Digital Infrastructure Authority, with results expected within two weeks.
This is the situation in Spain for now Organization of consumers and users (OCU) is the only voice demanding that the iPhone 12 be withdrawn from stores. EL PERIÓDICO DE CATALUNYA of the Prensa Ibérica group has consulted with the Spanish authorities and is waiting to receive further information on what course the Government will take.
The French study analyzed 141 iPhone 12 devices, a model that went on sale in 2020, and concluded that constant contact could be dangerous. This warning disrupted Apple’s plans, which wanted this week to be a week marked just like this: introduction of the new iPhone 15. The company’s shares lost 3.46% in the last five days.