iPhone 12 Sales Banned In France: Here's Why

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Mohit Bisht

Apple has been ordered to stop selling iPhone 12 model in France.

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The country's Ministry has claimed that iPhone 12 SAR value exceeds the permissible limit.

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The French government has even notified Apple about the order, asking them to stop sales.

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Apple has denied these charges and claims the model complies with industry standard.

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It is surprising to see Apple get called up for SAR value issue which has radiation concerns.

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Till the charges are dropped, Apple will have to halt sales of the iPhone.

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The French government is also willing to order a recall of all the iPhone 12 models.

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Apple will be concerned about these charges, which could spill over to other EU markets.

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It will be interesting to track this news in the coming months, which could also bring other iPhone models into the firing line.

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