Something that a good number of people do not know is that in reality the iPhone does have compatibility with FM radio, unfortunately it is the Cupertino company itself that chooses to limit its functionality, we imagine that trying to make streaming content reproduction prevail . However, taking into account the latest misfortunes that occurred off the coast of the United States, the FCC wants Apple to reactivate the FM radio function in its terminals.
Unfortunately this is not possible, Apple has answered what are the reasons why it is not going to activate the FM radio functionality in its present or past terminals. We are going to know the reason for this curious request.
This is how according Bloomberg FCC representatives have commented on why Apple should enable FM radio on its devices:
Information can be broadcast through the radio to help evacuate people more quickly in emergency situations, such as in the event of a hurricane or tornado. Neither Apple nor anyone else should voluntarily block this type of information, we believe that it could help protect the lives of its users.
However, the reality is that since the iPhone 7 (that one included) the device does not even have radio reception capabilities of any kind, while previous models could if Apple did not block that option. In the event of a natural disaster, it is common for the mobile and data connection to drop, so FM radio is usually the best optionHowever, Apple has briefly replied that it is not possible to reactivate these functionalities and that it has its own mechanisms to safeguard its users in the event of a disaster, although it has not wanted to give more information about it. Here you can read the FCC's formal request to Apple to reactivate the FM chip.