French authorities have received a software upgrade from Apple for the iPhone 12 and are currently analysing it, according to Reuters.
In order to settle a controversy over radiation levels, the American tech company promised to upgrade the software. After France halted sales of the iPhone 12 following tests that it claimed revealed violations of radiation exposure regulations, it had until Wednesday to do so.
Apple refuted the findings, claiming that the iPhone 12 was approved by numerous international organisations as complying with world standards, but announced on September 15 that it will release a software upgrade to take into account the French testing procedures.
Over the past two decades, numerous studies have been undertaken to evaluate the health concerns associated with mobile phones. The World Health Organisation stated that there is no evidence linking them to any negative health impacts.
However, the radiation warning in France, which was based on test results that were different from those of other nations, has raised worries throughout Europe and other countries, including Belgium, which requested to also benefit from the software improvement.
This month, Apple introduced the iPhone 15, and the iPhone 12 is no longer on sale from Apple. However, it can be exchanged for outdated phones or purchased from third parties who have inventory.
