Apple rolled out iOS 17 final month, bringing iterative adjustments and some new options for iPhone customers. The newest OS has already seen updates, with iOS 17.0.3 resolving the overheating difficulty on iPhone 15 Pro. Now, the Cupertino, California primarily based firm is reportedly on the point of launch iOS 17.1. According to a French regulatory physique that displays wi-fi communications, Apple will roll out the following iOS replace by October 24. It’s value noting that the replace will particularly handle radiation ranges on iPhone 12 in France. In September, the French watchdog had flagged the iPhone 12 for allegedly breaching European radiation publicity limits.
As per an replace from The Agence Nationale des Frequences (ANFR) on its web site (through iPhoneSoft), Apple has already developed the software program replace, which has additionally been validated by the company. The replace brings iPhone 12’s particular absorption charges (SAR) inside the European permissible restrict. According to ANFR, the replace has already rolled out to some beta testers over the past week, and a wider rollout for all iPhone 12 customers will start on October 24.
ANFR additionally confirmed that iPhone 12 gross sales in France will stay prohibited till the replace is launched for the general public. Back in September, ANFR banned Apple from promoting iPhone 12 after checks confirmed that the mannequin’s SAR values have been simply above the authorized restrict. The ANFR performed checks on a complete of 141 smartphones, together with the iPhone 12 purchased from retail shops in France. Two of these iPhone fashions confirmed SAR values above the permissible restrict set by the European Union. The EU units particular security thresholds for SAR values of gadgets, which scientific research have proven may very well be linked to an elevated danger of most cancers.
After an preliminary denial, Apple had promised to launch an iOS replace to deal with the issues over the radiation ranges on iPhone 12 fashions in France. The upcoming replace will particularly carry a repair for the difficulty.
With the launch of its newest iPhone 15 sequence, Apple just lately discontinued the sale of iPhone 12, together with iPhone 14 Pro fashions and the iPhone 13 Mini in India.
Earlier this month, the iPhone maker additionally started rolling out the iOS 16.7.1 replace for older fashions, patching two safety flaws.
