Find out all about the controversy surrounding the iPhone 12 in France and Brazil. The model was banned in the European country!
France has suspended sales of the iPhone 12 in the country and the model will be evaluated by Anatel in Brazil. The European country banned the device after authorities found that it emits more radiation than the regular limit, according to information from the G1 portal.
After testing, the National Frequency Agency concluded that the iPhone 12, launched in December 2020, exceeds the amount of energy that users are able to absorb while holding the device in their hand.
According to the French, the problem is easy to solve. All that is needed is a system update to correct the emission parameters. The authorities say that if the company does not release the update, the model will be taken out of circulation in the country.
Keep reading and find out more about it!
iPhone 12 banned
According to Reuters, the measure to remove cell phones from circulation will not be necessary, as Apple promised to patch the software to solve the problem. According to the American company, they will send an update to users in France to accommodate the protocol used by regulators, so that the iPhone 12 remain available in the country.
According to the company, this is related to a specific testing protocol used by French regulators and not to a safety concern.
The news that the cell phone may be emitting more waves than allowed has arrived to Anatel this week. The agency confirmed this Thursday (14) that it will verify the complaint. According to it, the responsible area is meeting with certification bodies and laboratories to organize market supervision.
In addition to the Brazilian agency, Belgium and the Netherlands also confirmed that they will investigate the case, while Germany said it is talking to the French to find a solution that serves the entire European Union.
Revenues
In 2023, Apple's revenues totaled around $95 million in Europe, making it the second-largest region behind the Americas. Some estimates say that over 50 million iPhone units were sold in Europe last year.
iPhone 15
This week, the company launched its new smartphone model, the iPhone 15, which will hit the market with a higher price tag than the brand's previous generations of smartphones. The new line comes with a USB-C charging port and the Dynamic Island tool, which houses alerts, notifications and other controls on the front of the device.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 5x telephoto camera, a feature that has been available on Samsung phones for years. This will give Apple customers another option when it comes to taking photos where the main subject stands out. In addition, the Pro Max and Pro models have new buttons. The on/off key replaces the button to turn silent mode on or off. By tapping it, you can check the shortcuts that are active for the key.
It can also be activated by pressing and holding for a few seconds. This can open the camera, activate the flashlight, start voice recording and launch apps from system shortcuts. The phones will be priced from R$7,299 for the original model and R$10,999 for the Pro Max model.
The cell phone should start being sold in Brazil in October, but there is still no set date.
