France Says No to iPhone 12 Over Electromagnetic Radiation Concerns (SAR limit)

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Apple disputes the ANFR’s review and said it had provided the regulator with lab results from Apple and third parties which show the device is compliant with all the relevant rules.

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France Says No to iPhone 12 Over Electromagnetic Radiation Concerns (SAR limit)

Apple disputes the ANFR’s review and said it had provided the regulator with lab results from Apple and third parties which show the device is compliant with all the relevant rules.

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