According to people with knowledge of the situation, Indonesia and Apple have come to terms to end the country’s ban on iPhone 16s. A deal could be signed as soon as this week, according to Bloomberg News on Tuesday ( Feb 25 ).
After Apple broke the law that all internally sold smartphones must contain at least 35 % locally-made components, Indonesia imposed a ban on the phone 16 in October 2024.
Indonesia’s funding minister has since stated that Apple intends to invest US$ 1 billion in a factory that makes parts for phones and other items.
In addition to this funding, Apple will commit to providing locals with training in conducting research and development on its products through initiatives outside of the already-existing Apple academies, according to the report.
However, Apple has no immediate plans to start making handsets in the country, the statement said.
Apple and Indonesia’s Ministry for Industry, which was tasked with enforcing the restrictions, did not immediately respond to Reuters ‘ requests for comment. They did not respond to Bloomberg both.