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Apple Updates iPhone 12 to Reduce EU Radiation Levels

9/3/2025

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Apple released a software update for iPhone 12 users in the EU to lower radiation levels.
This update follows a prior adjustment in France due to exceeding electromagnetic absorption limits.
The European Commission endorsed France's regulatory measures as appropriate.
Apple challenges the French testing method but acknowledges the EU's ruling.

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Story summary

Apple released a software update for iPhone 12 users in the EU to lower radiation levels.
This update follows a prior adjustment in France due to exceeding electromagnetic absorption limits.
The European Commission endorsed France's regulatory measures as appropriate.
Apple challenges the French testing method but acknowledges the EU's ruling.