Islamabad, Mar 27, 2025: After an extended delay of four months, Apple has finally secured approval to bring its iPhone 16 series back to the Indonesian market.
The tech giant has confirmed that sales will officially commence on April 11, featuring the full lineup, including the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, and the newly introduced iPhone 16e.
According to Reuters, Apple’s final investment pledge amounts to $300 million, a substantial drop from the previously projected $1 billion.
It remains uncertain whether this investment will expand in the future or if Apple has successfully renegotiated a more favorable agreement.
The initial ban on the iPhone 16 series stemmed from Indonesia’s strict “Domestic Component Level” (TKDN) regulations.
These policies require foreign manufacturers to integrate at least 40% local content, achieved through production, software development, or establishing research and development centers
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. In October, Indonesian authorities halted iPhone 16 series sales due to Apple’s inadequate compliance with these regulations, leading to extended negotiations.
Reports suggest that Apple initially proposed investment figures reaching up to $1 billion to resolve the issue. Instead of setting up direct local iPhone production, Apple has now committed to manufacturing accessories, including AirTag trackers.
Moreover, the company plans to invest in research centers and educational initiatives aimed at enhancing technological expertise among Indonesian students.
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Looking ahead, Apple is gearing up for a major software transformation across its entire ecosystem, with significant updates expected at the WWDC25 event in June.
Additionally, speculation is rife that Apple may unveil new AI-powered camera features for its Apple Watches, potentially incorporating multimodal generative AI capabilities.
