Apple Prepares Software Update for iPhone 12 to Address EU Radiation Concerns

Apple is releasing a software update to address a radiation exposure issue on iPhone 12 models in EU countries, a year after France approved a fix for the same issue. The update will apply to all iPhone 12 models in the EU, not just France. Apple has always disagreed that the iPhone 12 exceeded radiation emission standards and maintains that the iPhone 12 is safe to use.

Apple Inc. has announced plans to release a software update for iPhone 12 models across the European Union (EU) to address radiation exposure concerns. This update comes a year after France approved a fix for the same issue. The software update will apply to all iPhone 12 models in the EU, not just France.

The update is in response to concerns raised by French authorities and endorsed by the European Commission. The European Commission confirmed that the iPhone 12 models do not meet regional health standards due to excessive electromagnetic emissions. The software update aims to reduce the radio transmitter power to comply with these standards.

Apple has consistently maintained that the iPhone 12 models did not exceed radiation emission standards. The company has disagreed with the French ANFR's testing methodology but has decided to respect the European Commission's decision. Apple has stated that customers can use their iPhone 12 models with full confidence, as they have always been safe to use.

The software update is planned for the coming weeks and will be rolled out across all 27 EU member states. This mirrors a previous software patch applied in France in 2023 to allow sales to resume after the country's radio frequency authority identified compliance issues.

References:
[1] https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/01/iphone-12-radiation-eu-software-update/
[2] https://www.turkiyetoday.com/business/apple-to-update-iphone-12-software-across-eu-after-health-standard-concerns-3206276