FM radios are an important communication channel between people affected and agencies trying to get information to them.

And Ive specifically pointed out the public safety benefits of doing so.

Some makers with FM-enabled devices include Samsung, Motorola, HTC, and LG have complied with Pais request.

FCC urges Apple to activate iPhone’s FM radio chip after hurricanes

Apple is the one major phone manufacturer that has resisted doing so, Pai continued.

I applaud those companies that have done the right thing by activating the FM chips in their phones.

The bottom line is consumers need critical information in times of emergency.

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Apple is the only major holdout.

Apparently, the radios do not exist in iPhones and havent for over a year now.

source: www.techworm.net