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Apple's iPhone 16 hits Indonesia stores after monthslong ban

Apple released the iPhone 16 in Indonesia on April 11, 2025, following a months-long sales ban.
The Indonesian government imposed the ban because Apple initially failed to meet investment regulations.
Indonesia requires 40 percent of smartphone components to be locally sourced, and Apple needed to invest more.
Apple committed $150 million to facilities, including a semiconductor R&D center, with Industry Minister Agus Kartasasmita calling it 'first of its kind in Asia'.
With a population exceeding 283 million, Indonesia is a key market, and lifting the ban benefits both Apple and consumers.

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Apple's iPhone 16 hits Indonesia stores after monthslong ban

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