| The name of the base system (platform): | Apple iPhone |
| Developers: | Apple |
| Date of the premiere of the system: | October 2020 |
| Technology: | Tablets and smartphones |
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2023
100 million iPhone 12 models sold
Blocking sales in France due to high radiation from smartphones
On September 12, 2023, the French National Frequency Agency (ANFR) imposed a ban on the sale of Apple iPhone 12 smartphones on the local market. The reason is that the specific absorption coefficient of electromagnetic energy (SAR value) in these devices exceeds the permissible values.
The SAR score determines the energy of the electromagnetic field that is absorbed in human body tissues in one second. This value is used, in particular, to measure the harmful effects of smartphones and mobile phones on people. An audit by an accredited laboratory at the request of ANFR found that the iPhone 12 had a SAR value of 5.74 W/kg with a maximum allowable value of 4 W/kg. In this regard, a ban was imposed on the sale of these devices on the French market.
 | Apple must immediately take all necessary measures to prevent the iPhone 12 from appearing in supply chains. As for those smartphones that are already in use, the company should bring them in line with the requirements as soon as possible - otherwise Apple will have to recall the equipment, ANFR said in an official statement. |  |
French Digital Minister Jean-Noel Barreau said that the American corporation has two weeks to solve the problem, for example, by updating the software. Moreover, after the release of the update, ANFR will re-check the iPhone 12 for compliance. If the excess of SAR indicators is not eliminated, a decision may be made to withdraw smartphones from circulation.
| | Apple is expected to respond within two weeks. If they do not, I am ready to order the recall of all iPhone 12 in circulation. The rules are the same for everyone, including digital giants, "Barro said.[1] | |
2021
Apple recalls defective iPhones 12 over audio issue
At the end of November 2021, Apple announced that it was recalling defective smartphones iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. According to the Khaleej Times, the American company began to accept the return of the device in the United States and the United Arab Emirates, having problems with sound. The corporation noted that problems are observed only on a very small percentage of devices produced in the period from October 2020 to April 2021.
Apple on its website said it could limit repairs to the original country or region of purchase. This worldwide Apple program does not cover the standard warranty coverage of the iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro. The program applies to affected iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro devices within two years of the device's first retail sale. In this case, the user who bought the device in East Asia does not have the right to contact the office in Eastern Europe with a request to replace the device.
Despite the fact that Apple initially announced this service program in August 2021, the exact numbers about how many devices were affected by this problem are not known. If the device does not make a sound from the handset when making or receiving calls, it may be subject to maintenance or replacement. Apple or an authorized service provider of the company is required to serve the corresponding devices free of charge.
The company clarified that sound problems may arise due to a malfunctioning component in the receiver module, so these smartphones do not emit a beep on incoming and outgoing calls, and the iPhone 12 mini or iPhone 12 Pro Max may also have similar problems. As experts noted, pages with the appropriate notification appeared on the Apple support website in many regions - including the Russian Federation. This program from the company does not extend the standard warranty of user devices.[2]
Apple to pay $2 million fine for selling iPhone 12 without chargers
At the end of March 2021, the Brazilian consumer protection regulator Procon-SP fined Apple for the lack of a charger in the iPhone 12 kit. A fine of about $2 million was imposed "for misleading advertising, selling a device without a charger and unfair conditions for consumers."
The Brazilian regulator demanded the return of free chargers on December 2, 2020. Apple Corporation said that getting rid of charging will reduce the amount of carbon emissions and garbage in production, as well as the consumption of resources and valuable materials, but the regulator did not find this argument convincing.
According to Procon, Apple did not respond to a question about whether the price of the iPhone 12 dropped after the charger was removed, what the price is for an iPhone with and without a charger, or whether the number of chargers produced has dropped since the new policy was introduced.
In addition, according to the regulator, Apple misleads its customers, since the products presented in the advertisement do not meet the real characteristics. Although Apple claimed that the iPhone 11 Pro smartphone is capable of withstanding immersion to a depth of four meters for 30 seconds, this turned out to be untrue. Procon-SP stressed that Apple's warranty does not apply to breakdowns after immersing the phone in water, and this directly violates consumer rights.
Procon-SP also reported a number of other Apple issues, such as iOS update issues and unfair trading terms, in which Apple exempts itself from all legal warranties when implicit defects are identified. Procon-SP also indicated that the company does not provide warranty repair services to customers using a non-original charger and does not report the safety of using its own devices of previous generations.[3]
iPhone 12 build begins in India
In mid-March 2021, Apple began assembling the iPhone 12 in India, ramping up production capacity in the world's second largest smartphone market. The phones are assembled by Foxconn, Apple's contract manufacturing partner. Read more here.
iPhone 12 charger turns off Medtronic pacemakers
In mid-January 2021, a new study was published in the Heart Rhythm Journal, according to which the magnetic charger for the iPhone 12 is able to deactivate the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) Medtronic. Read more here.
2020
Prices for the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro in different countries
iPhone 12, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 and iPhone SE will be sold without charging and headphones
On October 13, 2020, after the presentation of the iPhone 12, it became known that these smartphones will be sold without power adapters and wired headphones included. The same will apply to other models of Apple phones. Read more here.
iPhone 12 announcement
On October 13, 2020, a presentation of the new line took place, smartphones Apple which included iPhone models 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. All devices support networks. 5G
The iPhone 12 features the industry's strongest display with Ceramic Shield glass protection technology, the company said. All iPhones 12 will be with OLED displays (Super Retina XDR technology). Thanks to this, the iPhone 12 supports a contrast ratio of 2,000,000: 1, brightness up to 625 cd/m ² in normal mode and up to 1200 cd/m ² when viewing content in HDR format. The screen-protecting glass is reinforced with ceramics for greater strength.
The iPhone 12 is equipped with a single-chip A14 system, which has a 50% faster central compared processor to its predecessor, as well as the "most powerful" GPU used in smartphones, the manufacturer claims.
The iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4-inch screen. The design of the iPhone has been updated - the rounded edges of the case have been replaced with flat ones. The iPhone 12 has two cameras - the main and wide-angle.[4]
The iPhone 12 Pro model received a 6.1-inch screen, the Pro Max - a 6.7-inch display (the largest in Apple's range). Lidar was added to the lenses. Using a laser rangefinder, the device detects objects that have fallen into its field of vision in order to set the correct shooting mode. It is also worth noting the very unusual optical stabilization of the iPhone 12 Pro Max. It is not the lens that moves here, but the matrix itself. Smartphones will be able to automatically switch between 5G and LTE to save battery power.
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini will be available in several colors - blue, green, black, white and PRODUCT (RED) with 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB memory at prices ranging from 79,990 rubles. and 69,990 rubles. respectively.
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| Apple iPhone 12 | |||
Screen | OLED, 6.1’’ 2532×1170 | LCD, 6.1, "" 1792x828 | OLED, 6.1, "" 2640x1200 | OLED, 6,47’’, 2340x1080 |
Processor | Apple A14, 6 cores | A13 Bionic, 6 cores | 8 cores, Huawei Kirin 990, 2.86 GHz | Huawei Kirin 980, 8 cores, 2.6 GHz |
Cameras | 12 + 7 + 12 and 12 MP | 12 + 12 and front TrueDepth | 50 + 16 + 8 Mp and 32 Mp | 40 + 20 + 8 Mp and 32 Mp |
RAM | Not known | Not known | 8 GB | 6/8GB |
Flash memory | 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB | 64/128/256GB | 128 GB | 128/256/512 GB |
| microSD | No | No | Is | No |
Comparison of Apple iPhone 12 with competitors
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will cost from 99,990 rubles. and 109,990 rubles. They will be available in graphite, silver and gold, as well as Pacific blue. The storage capacity is 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB.
Google Trends data show that the presentation no longer causes as much noise as before, possibly due to the economic consequences of the pandemic. Covid-19
Notes
- ↑ Temporary withdrawal from the market of the iPhone 12 for non-compliance with EU regulation
- ↑ Apple expands iPhone 12 and 12 Pro repair program due to sound issue to the UAE
- ↑ Brazil’s consumer protection regulator fines Apple $2M for not including charger in iPhone 12 box
- ↑ iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini
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