On 12 September 2023, France audited to investigate the sales of Apple’s iPhone 12. According to France’s radiation watch department, the iPhone 12 model of Apple phone exceeds European Union radiation limitations against the law.
After the incident came up, the company announced that it would relaunch the model by making appropriate updates so that it is according to the regulatory requirements of the country.
Why did France Withdraw iPhone 12?
On 12 September, it was reported by the national agencies of France that Apple’s iPhone 12 has a specific absorption rate SAR which is higher than usual. It is the measurement of radio frequency energy that our body absorbs.
The radio frequency was higher than legally allowed. According to Jean-Noel Barrot, junior minister of digital economy in France, this problem can be resolved by downloading a software update. Within weeks, they can solve the radio frequency problem.
He even suggested the tech giant should immediately stop the sales of affected phone models from the market and resolve the issue. The phones already been sold, the Apple should take appropriate measures to correct them as soon as possible. Otherwise, Apple can face a ban in the country.
What Is Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The specific absorption rate is the amount of energy that the body absorbs in the form of radiation. The standard unit for specific absorption rate is watts per kilogram.
Are SAR radiations dangerous?
Mobile phones have a specific limit of specific absorption rate and it should not exceed more than two Watts per kilogram. If the ACR value exceeds it can give adverse reaction to human health.
Open Investigation Into Apple App Tracking
Not only the SAR issue but there were also Investigations from the government regarding the Apple privacy rule changes. In 2021, According to the French government, Apple European Union privacy rules do not stick to the commitment.
Like other Android iOS users, Apple targets standards with ads from app tracking data. This issue was resolved when Apple made a few changes in the app tracking policies to help its users use the App Store without being tracked.
What Apple Did Regarding The Matter
After the complaint was made, immediately Apple took action and started working on resolving the problems. It made significant changes by updating the application and relaunching the iPhone 12. They made an open investigation into Apple app tracking and wisely handled the incident of why France eyeing against Apple.
