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Apple Has Got Blocked iPhone 16 Sell In Indonesia Due To Rules.

Arief said, “Imported iPhone 16 hardware cannot be marketed in the country.”

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Apple Inc. is banned from selling the iPhone 16 in Indonesia because it does not meet local rules about using locally made parts. Users can still import the phone.

Apple Inc. has run into trouble with its iPhone 16 in Indonesia. The country’s Industry Ministry announced that the popular smartphone cannot be sold there. 

This decision is because the iPhone 16 does not meet local rules requiring a certain amount of parts to be made in Indonesia.

Indonesia has strict rules about smartphones sold in the country. According to these rules, at least 40% of the parts in a phone must be manufactured locally. However, the iPhone 16 did not meet this requirement. 

Febri Hendri Antoni Arief, a spokesperson for the Industry Ministry, explained that Apple Indonesia has not fulfilled its promise to invest in local production to earn the necessary certification.

Arief said, “Imported iPhone 16 hardware cannot be marketed in the country.” He added that people can still bring the iPhone 16 into Indonesia for personal use, but they must pay the required taxes.

Apple did not respond immediately to questions about this issue. The iPhone 16 was first released in September and has been very popular in many other countries.

In Indonesia, the smartphone market is very competitive. According to research from IDC, the top two smartphone makers in the first quarter of 2024 were Chinese company OPPO and South Korean company Samsung. They have been successful in the region, and Apple wants to compete with them.

Indonesia has a large, tech-savvy population. This makes it an important market for tech companies like Apple. Many people in Indonesia love using smartphones and other gadgets. This interest makes the country a key target for tech investments.

During a visit to Indonesia last April, Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, talked with Indonesian officials about working together. 

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said he hoped Apple would partner with local companies. Such partnerships can help Apple increase the amount of local content in its products. Companies often meet local requirements by sourcing parts from local businesses.

Currently, Apple does not have manufacturing facilities in Indonesia. However, the company has been making efforts to grow its presence in the country. Since 2018, Apple has been setting up app developer academies in Indonesia. These academies aim to train local talent in software development. The total investment in these academies is about 1.6 trillion rupiah, which is around $101.8 million.

Apple’s focus on education and training shows its commitment to the Indonesian market. However, the recent ban on the iPhone 16 highlights the challenges tech companies face in meeting local regulations. It will be interesting to see how Apple responds to this situation and whether they can meet the local content requirements in the future.

 

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