Apple, Indonesia Reach Agreement to Lift iPhone 16 Ban

Apple and Indonesia have reached an agreement to lift the country’s ban on iPhone 16 sales, with a formal deal expected to be signed as early as this week, according to Bloomberg News.

The ban, imposed in October 2024, stemmed from Apple’s failure to comply with Indonesia’s domestic manufacturing requirements. The regulation mandates that at least 35% of smartphone components be locally sourced, a condition Apple had not met at the time.

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To resolve the issue, Apple has committed to investing $1 billion in Indonesia. The investment will go towards establishing a manufacturing plant and training local employees in research and development. However, despite this financial commitment, Apple does not currently plan to manufacture iPhones in the country.