The iPhone 12 emits too much radiation and Apple must take it off the market, a French agency says


Apple disputed the findings and said the device complies with all regulations governing radiation. — AFP

PARIS: A government watchdog agency in France has ordered Apple to withdraw the iPhone 12 from the French market, saying it emits levels of electromagnetic radiation that are too high.

The National Frequency Agency, which oversees radio-electric frequencies as well as public exposure to electromagnetic radiation, called on Apple in a statement Tuesday (Sept 13) to "implement all available means to rapidly fix this malfunction” for phones already being used.

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