French authorities on Friday approved Apple’s software update of its iPhone 12 after a row over radiation levels of the device, which led France to suspend sales of the phones.
The French regulator had on Tuesday received a software upgrade from Apple for the iPhone 12 and analysed it before making their approval.
Earlier this month, on the heels of the launch of the iPhone 15, 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 however 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.
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 However, it can be exchanged for outdated phones or purchased from third parties who have inventory.
