Apple Updates iPhone 12 Software in France to Resolve Radiation Concerns

Apple said it will comply with France's radiation testing by updating iPhone 12 software to stop using more power when touching static surfaces.

Apple disputes French regulators' findings that iPhone 12 emits too much radiation; halted iPhone 12 sales in France.

Apple explains discrepancy between France's findings and other countries approving iPhone 12 sales.

iPhones detect proximity to body to keep transmission power low; France's tests didn't account for this.

Apple issued software update for France that disables body-detection, keeping transmission power lower always.