France’s national frequency agency, the Agence Nationale Des Fréquences (ANFR), has set a date for the forthcoming iOS 17.1 update. This update comes as a result of Apple’s commitment to address concerns raised by regulatory authorities in France regarding excessive electromagnetic radiation emissions from the iPhone 12. Notably, the sale of the iPhone 12 had been temporarily suspended in France due to its emissions exceeding allowable electromagnetic wave limits.
ANFR Approves Apple’s iPhone 12 Update to Meet SAR Regulations in France
ANFR’s recent statement on its website indicates, “Apple has developed a software update, and ANFR has reviewed and approved it as it effectively enables the iPhone 12 to comply with the regulatory limit of 4 W/kg for specific absorption rate (SAR). The software update was initially made available to a group of voluntary beta testers by Apple. The company has pledged to extend this update to all iPhone 12 users in France by October 24 at the latest.”
The French regulator has emphasized that the ban on the sale of the iPhone 12 in France will persist until this software update is made accessible to the general public.
Exciting Features Coming with iOS 17.1: Enhanced Music, AirDrop, and Card Integration
Regarding the features expected in iOS 17.1, a report from MacRumors has shed light on several new enhancements:
Music app: iOS 17.1 will introduce a feature allowing users to designate any song, album, playlist, or artist as a favorite by clicking the star icon. This selection will be saved to the user’s library and is intended to enhance Apple’s recommendation algorithms.
New AirDrop features: AirDrop will incorporate an “Out of Range” option, enabling users to send and receive files between devices even when they are not in close proximity. As the distance between devices increases, file transfers will seamlessly switch to Wi-Fi or cellular data to ensure completion.
Connected cards: For iPhone users in the UK, Apple is introducing a new feature that enables them to add their debit and credit cards from select banks to the Wallet app. This addition will allow users to monitor recent transactions and check their card balances conveniently.
In summary, Apple’s commitment to addressing regulatory concerns in France has led to the imminent iOS 17.1 update, which brings a range of new features and enhancements to improve the user experience.
