iPhone 12 and wave emission: the update requested by France arrives today

Update from October 10, 2023: as previously announced in this article initially published on October 6, 2023, an update should be deployed today on the iPhone 12 to reduce their level of wave emission. Notice to those who own an iPhone 12: have you received any notification to this effect on your iPhone, or another change announcing the installation of this update?

The Minister Delegate for Digital announced that Apple will updatethe iPhone 12on October 10. The upcoming new version of their software echoes a recent ban on the sale of mobiles in mainland France, because they emit too many waves. With the change, this will be ancient history. Please note, however, that if you have a model from this series today, you are not risking much: it has never been proven with certainty that the waves from our mobiles are dangerous for your health. Recent studies on the subject have only been able to demonstrate a nocebo effect, for the moment. Despite everything, doubt remains, and our legislators prefer not to take any risks for the population: we are not safe from a potential major discovery of damage to the human body in the future.

The iPhone 12, with their high-end technical sheet, are relatively close to that of the iPhone 15. However, you will not be entitled to anyDynamic Islandat the front, since it is always the notch that sits at the top of these devices. Their cost varies depending on the reseller, and most of the editions available at the moment are reconditioned. Apple Stores no longer offer this collection, which is also no longer mass-produced by Apple subcontractors in Asia.

🔴 IPhone 12 withdrawn from sales: a late update ➡️ "Apple has complied with our rules. The update has been validated by the national frequency agency and will be available on October 10. I regret that it will not is not available sooner", reacts Jean-Noël Barrot.pic.twitter.com/QWYwxCrFxk

— franceinfo (@franceinfo)October 5, 2023

iPhone 12: beware of security

Let us also remember that the iPhone 12, natively equipped with the iOS 14 operating system, is in the process of no longer being compatible with major updates of the operating system. However, these new versions are also synonymous with improvements for the security of personal data.

However, even after the abandonment of support for major versions, the iPhone 12 will continue to receive fixes and patches in the event of a flaw. But here too, this service will end much more quickly than for those who own, for example, an iPhone 14 or an iPhone 15. It is therefore better to prepare a reminder on your calendar, according to Apple's history in terms of “obsolete” devices. ”.

No worries for iPhone 15 and iPhone 14

Currently available in Apple Store,the iPhone 14, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 15 all come with a rating ofspecific absorption rate(DAS) which does not exceed the standards in force. With these mobiles, there should therefore be no risk to fear for the moment.

We find many points in common between the new models and the iPhone 12, such as the size of the screen or the choice of manufacturer responsible for protecting the screen with tempered glass. But it is true that the more powerful processor of the iPhone 15 could make the difference for the most demanding users.