Apple announced that it will distribute a critical software update for its iPhone 12 models to comply with European Union (EU) health standards. The update will reduce the level of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the device, bringing it into compliance with EU regulations. This step follows a radiation controversy that began in France and later spread throughout the EU.

France Launches iPhone 12 Update, EU Approves

The process began last year when France suspended iPhone 12 sales on the grounds that electromagnetic radiation levels exceeded established limits. French authorities requested a fix for existing devices from Apple. The European Commission found this decision “justified,” leading the issue to escalate to encompass all 27 member states and prompting Apple to propose a Union-wide solution.

Apple, however, continues to maintain that France’s testing methods are flawed. The company maintains that the iPhone 12 is completely safe according to current international standards and consistently complies with SAR (specific absorption rate) limits thanks to special sensors that activate when the device is not in contact with the body.

Despite all these defenses, Apple announced that it would comply with the European Commission’s decision, emphasizing that users can continue to use their phones safely even without the update.

This software update, expected to be released in the coming weeks, will currently be limited to only 27 European Union countries. Therefore, iPhone 12 models sold in Turkey are not expected to receive this update.