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  • But the rule is the rule

    From JAB@21:1/5 to All on Thu Sep 14 06:10:15 2023
    French regulators say iPhone 12 emits too much radiation, Apple must
    take it off market

    French regulators ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12, saying
    it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that are above European
    Union standards for exposure. The company disputed the findings and
    said the device complies with regulations.
    ...
    ...
    France's digital minister said the iPhone 12's radiation levels are
    still much lower than levels that scientific studies consider could
    harm users, and the agency itself acknowledges that its tests don't
    reflect typical phone use.
    ...
    ...
    He said the iPhone 12's radiation levels are "slightly higher" than EU standards but "significantly lower than levels where scientific
    studies consider there may be consequences for users. But the rule is
    the rule."

    https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/french-regulators-say-iphone-12-emits-too-much-radiation-apple-must-take-it-off-market

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  • From Blueshirt@21:1/5 to JAB on Thu Sep 14 21:36:58 2023
    JAB wrote:

    French regulators say iPhone 12 emits too much radiation, Apple must
    take it off market

    French regulators ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12, saying
    it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that are above European
    Union standards for exposure. The company disputed the findings and
    said the device complies with regulations.
    ...
    ...
    France's digital minister said the iPhone 12's radiation levels are
    still much lower than levels that scientific studies consider could
    harm users, and the agency itself acknowledges that its tests don't
    reflect typical phone use.
    ...
    ...
    He said the iPhone 12's radiation levels are "slightly higher" than EU standards but "significantly lower than levels where scientific
    studies consider there may be consequences for users. But the rule is
    the rule."


    https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/french-regulators-say-iphone-12-emits-too-much-radiation-apple-must-take-it-off-market

    Apple give a finger to the EU, the EU give them the finger back!

    This could be a long running battle of the wills... time to grab the
    popcorn.

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  • From JAB@21:1/5 to blueshirt@indigo.news on Thu Sep 14 17:46:24 2023
    On Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:36:58 +0200, "Blueshirt"
    <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote:

    https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/french-regulators-say-iphone-12-emits-too-much-radiation-apple-must-take-it-off-market

    Apple give a finger to the EU, the EU give them the finger back!

    This could be a long running battle of the wills... time to grab the
    popcorn.

    It's France's digital minister...."Apple said the iPhone 12 has been
    certified by multiple international bodies and complies with all
    applicable regulations and standards for radiation around the world."

    A software update might fix this issue.....TX won't be as "strong."

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  • From Blueshirt@21:1/5 to JAB on Fri Sep 15 03:10:50 2023
    JAB wrote:

    On Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:36:58 +0200, "Blueshirt"
    <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote:

    Apple give a finger to the EU, the EU give them the finger back!

    This could be a long running battle of the wills... time to grab the popcorn.

    It's France's digital minister....

    I should have known... it's always 'the French' isn't it?! ;-)

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  • From JAB@21:1/5 to blueshirt@indigo.news on Fri Sep 15 15:24:21 2023
    On Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:10:50 +0200, "Blueshirt"
    <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote:

    it's always 'the French' isn't it?! ;-)

    Now, others want the French way

    Apple moves to defuse French iPhone 12 dispute as EU scrutiny steps up

    Apple says will issue software update to iPhone12 in France
    France says update should allow for resumed iPhone 12 sales
    Apple says it still disputes French radiation findings
    Belgium says asked Apple for EU-wide software update
    Belgium sees no danger for users, Denmark says not concerned

    https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-implement-iphone-12-update-next-few-days-france-minister-2023-09-15/

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  • From JAB@21:1/5 to blueshirt@indigo.news on Sun Sep 17 06:08:50 2023
    On Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:10:50 +0200, "Blueshirt"
    <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote:

    I should have known... it's always 'the French' isn't it?! ;-)

    FDA appears to back Apple in iPhone 12 fracas as France halts sales
    due to radiation fears
    ...
    ...
    "Based on the evaluation of the currently available information, the
    FDA believes that the weight of scientific evidence has not linked
    exposure to radio frequency energy from cell phone use with any health
    problems at or below the radio frequency exposure limits set by the
    Federal Communications Commission (FCC)," FDA press officer Jim
    McKinney told The Post.

    "The FDA continually monitors the scientific studies and public health
    data for evidence that radio frequency energy from cell phones could
    cause adverse health effects," he said.

    https://nypost.com/2023/09/15/apple-iphone-12-ban-what-frances-move-could-mean-for-us-users/

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  • From JAB@21:1/5 to All on Wed Oct 11 06:12:51 2023
    The iPhone 12 will soon be legal in France again / iOS 17.1 includes
    an update that brings the iPhone 12 into compliance with French
    electromagnetic emissions test protocols.

    https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/10/23911778/iphone-12-ios-17-france-emissions-fix

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