Apple has resolved its ban in Indonesia as they prepare to launch the iPhone 16 series in the country on April 11, 2025. The whole lineup will be up for sale including the recently unveiled iPhone 16e.
Indonesia lifted the ban on Apple after the company agreed to invest USD 300 million according to Reuters. The ban was first enacted as Indonesia requires 40% of communications devices’ components are to be sourced locally. Entities can fulfill these requirements by manufacturing products or software, or by setting up research and development centers.
As part of their investment, they will be setting up a manufacturing facility for Apple AirTag trackers and a factory for accessories. Additional R&D centers and investments in local academies for students are expected in the future.
Apple isn’t the only smartphone brand to be banned in Indonesia. Last November, Google Pixel smartphones were barred from the country despite being not officially sold locally. Despite this, anyone residing in Indonesia can still buy Pixel smartphones through overseas means so long as they pay the necessary taxes.
