Get the latest tech news

Apple iPhone 16 Is Now Illegal in Indonesia, Ban Leaves Tourists in the Lurch


The ban stems from Apple's failure to fulfill its investment commitments in Indonesia.

Earlier this month, the minister had already indicated that the iPhone 16 could not be sold in the country due to the pending TKDN certification, which requires that 40 percent of a product’s content be sourced locally. Explore Local Connectivity Options: Indonesia offers a variety of smartphones and portable Wi-Fi devices, readily available at airports and popular tourist locations. The iPhone 16 ban by Indonesia follows a recent visit by Apple CEO Tim Cook to Jakarta in April this year, during which he discussed potential manufacturing plans with President Joko Widodo.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Hacker News

Read more on:

Photo of Apple iPhone

Apple iPhone

Photo of Ban

Ban

Photo of indonesia

indonesia

Related news:

News photo

Indonesia bans iPhone 16 over Apple’s undelivered investment promises

News photo

Indonesia bans Apple iPhone 16 in the country; calls phone's use illegal in the country

News photo

You Can Now Get Fined $51,744 for Writing a Fake Review Online | The FTC's ban on writing, buying, or selling fake reviews is officially in effect.