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Indonesia has apparently banned the sale of iPhone 16 models in the country, saying the phone's use is now "illegal"...
The iPhone 16 cannot be sold in Indonesia yet, says Indonesias industry minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita..
Indonesian minister of industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita revealed that the iPhone 16 cannot be sold in Indonesia due to Apples failure to meet local investment requirements, which are crucial for obtaining the necessary certification..
The iPhone 16s absence on major e-commerce platforms like Tokopedia, Blibli, and Lazada, as well as Apples official Indonesian website, supports the claim of a sales restriction, despite the lack of a formal government order...
Despite these discussions, no immediate resolution has been reached, and Apple remains under pressure to fulfil its investment promises before it can proceed with selling the iPhone 16 in the Indonesian market...