Posted 9/16/2023, 2:47:48 AM

Apple to Update iPhone 12 in France After Electromagnetic Radiation Concerns

Apple to update iPhone 12 in France after regulators raised concerns over electromagnetic radiation
France ordered halt to iPhone 12 sales after finding it emitted more waves than permitted
Apple assured France it will implement an update for iPhone 12 in next few days
France's digital minister confirmed Apple's update for iPhone 12
Report published in Dawn newspaper on September 16, 2023

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