Here's why France is the world's only country where EarPods are bundled with iPhone 12

The iPhone 12 is the first iPhone to ship without bundled EarPods headphones, with one notable exception — France.

France Bans Sales of iPhone 12, Threatens Total Recall

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Apple iPhone 12 emits too much radiation, French agency says - Los Angeles Times

Headphones for Apple iPhone 13 14 Pro Max 12 Mini 11 XR SE3, MFi Certified Magnetic Wired Earbuds HiFi Stereo with Lightning Connector Noise Canceling in Ear Earphones with Microphone in-Ear

Apple EarPods Headphones with Lightning Connector, Wired Ear Buds for iPhone with Built-in Remote to Control Music, Phone Calls, and Volume : Electronics

French iPhones will no longer be sold with free EarPods - 9to5Mac

Apple and Qualcomm settle: Here's what it means for your next iPhone - CNET

France suspends iPhone 12 sales over high level of radiation : r/europe