iPhone 12 – France. Decision to withdraw from sale from the French market, company’s reaction

The Minister of Digital Affairs and Telecommunications, Jean-Noel Barrot, announced in an interview for the “Le Parisien” daily that the ANFR has notified Apple about the temporary withdrawal of its product from sale, and the American company must solve the software update problem. He has fifteen days to comply.

According to ANFR, iPhone 12 exceeds the legal limit for the energy that the human body can absorb when the phone is held in the hand by 1.74 W per kilogram (W/kg).

In most cases, phone manufacturers, after receiving a formal notice, plan to update their devices to avoid recalls. According to Barrot, the withdrawal request could even be extended to the European market.

Apple said it has provided the ANFR with multiple test results – conducted by Apple and by independent third-party laboratories – that confirm compliance with all applicable SAR regulations and standards around the world, Reuters reported.

The agency added that the company also said it disputes the results of the AFNR review and will continue to work with the agency to demonstrate that it is in compliance with the regulations.

The analysis by IDC (International Data Corporation) shows that in the second quarter of 2023, 7.8% more fewer calls than last year. A total of 265.3 million units were delivered in the period indicated.

Samsung was in first place in terms of smartphone deliveries in the second quarter – 53.5 million units (20.2 percent of market share), Apple was in second place – 42.5 million (16 percent), Xiaomi was in third place – 33.2 million (12.5%), followed by OPPO – 25.4 million (9.6%) and Transsion – 25.3 million (9.5%). The remaining producers delivered 85.4 million units (32.3%).