Apple hosted the Wonderlust event that the whole world has been waiting for today. During the event, the first USB-C iPhone 15 models and new Apple Watch devices were presented to us. While everyone’s eyes were on this event, a movement towards Apple products came from France.

French regulators say Apple launched in 2020 Suspended sales of the iPhone 12 model in the country. The statement to Le Parisien newspaper came from Jean-Noel Barrot, the country’s minister responsible for the digital economy.

The decision was made because of the high radiation

According to Barrot’s statement, the decision was made for the iPhone 12s. excess radiation It was given because of its spread. The French regulator ANFR, which carries out radiation observations, on the telephone more than the legal limit It was reported that a SAR value had been identified.

French authorities say radiation is linked to phones on sale since 2020 problem solved with a software update He says it can be solved. Barrot indicates that they are waiting for a response from the company and uses the following statements in his statement:

“Apple is expected to respond within two weeks. If they don’t, I’m willing to order a recall for all iPhone 12s in circulation. “The rule is the same for everyone, including technology giants.”

There was no response from Apple on this issue. France says it will send its findings to other EU countries.

It is possible to say that the radiation problem is worrying. Due to the high prices, old iPhone devices were often preferred in our country. We will see in the future if similar decisions will be made in other countries and what Apple will do about this problem.