Apple's response to "a request to use FM radio on iPhone" is "impossible"



The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which regulates and controls broadcasting and communications in the US, gives Apple a surprising instruction that "let's use the features of FM radio onboard iPhone" . On the other hand, Apple has announced the statement "Hardware impossible", and has become a riot called "Can you listen to FM radio on the iPhone !? Is it impossible?"

Apple Urged to Activate iPhone's FM Radio Chip After Hurricanes - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-28/apple-urged-to-activate-iphone-s-fm-radio-chip-after-hurricanes

Apple Faces Renewed Pressure to Enable FM Radio Chip in iPhones Amid Strong Hurricane Season [Updated] - Mac Rumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/09/28/apple-still-urged-to-enable-fm-radio-in-iphone/

In 2017, there seems to be increasing debate about how to communicate at the time of disaster in hurricane "Herbie" "Ilma" "Maria" and many hit by three hurricanes hit by the hurricane. Even on a mobile phone network that can be used normally without problems, once the antenna is destroyed, it can not communicate until it recovers. This is a weak point of the communication method that needs to exchange data with the IP protocol, but if one radio broadcasting broadcasts radio waves unilaterally, then there is only a device that can receive it But there is the advantage that you can listen to the radio.

The content that FCC has instructed Apple also intends to use the advantages of this FM radio for the protection of citizens. FCC Akir · V · Pai chairman on September 28, 2017 to meet public safety "In haste of the disaster by Hurricane Hervey, Ilma, Maria, I want the company to rethink its role It seems like it is also requesting that iPhone 's chip for FM radio installed on iPhone be activated, which is why Apple recognizes its responsibility and it is important that Apple' We should announce the statement that we should put in one. "

There are many people who can not forbid surprises that the chip for FM radio was loaded on the iPhone, but Apple shows the reaction that it is not necessarily possible.

Apple says iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 do not contain FM radio chips or antennas, in response to FCC request | 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/28/iphone-7-iphone-8-fm-radio-features/

Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president, says, "It is impossible for the user to hear that the iPhone has an FM chip installed, saying," I know it's a shock to know that I can hear FM radio on my iPhone. " IPhone 7 and iPhone 8 have no FM chip nor an FM antenna for receiving radio waves, "he replies.


In addition, a statement from Apple was announced, showing the worry of the people suffering from a series of hurricanes, while stating that it is possible to make an emergency call from the Medical ID and the lock screen, again with the iPhone 7 The content that iPhone 8 does not support FM radio is announced.


Nonetheless, "Well then what is the model before that?" Of course it is a matter of concern, but Apple has not made any announcement for this matter.

In addition, in the past iPhone there was also a model that actually carries chips that correspond to radio waves of FM radio. The chip was also mounted on the iPhone 5s,Q & amp; A of iFixit's communityThen, from a person who seems to be familiar with board design, "Although certainly Bluetooth / Wi-Fi chip also supports FM, it has been installed since iPhone 4s, but Apple seems to have no intention, it signals The pins are not connected to the board "The answer has been received. Also, from the 3rd generation to the 7th generation final model of iPod nano, which Apple sold in the past, it was possible to listen to the FM radio with the earphone on the antenna side.

Some also said that "Apple has invalidated FM chips because they do not want the radio station to deprive customers of Apple Music provided by their company." It seems unlikely that the actual place will be revealed, but it is a very worrisome point on the latest iPhone whether it is technically possible to do such things. If you were able to receive analog broadcast FM radio on the iPhone, not simulcast, there is no doubt that more people will get valuable information.

By the way, during a series of hurricanes,Event that Tesla temporarily releases vehicle restriction and supports evacuationAlso. The target was a model called "60" or "60 D" of model S, which was to release the limiter that was mounted on those vehicles. Although 60 and 60 D, which was said to have the least battery capacity even at the company's lineup, in fact, the same 75 kWh battery as the high-end model is installed and the limiter is applied to the travelable distance by limiting by the program. In response to the hurricane attack, Tesla extended the travelable distance by temporarily releasing this limiter remotely, and it was an event that it supported to be evacuated as far as possible.

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