Today, Apple announced that the iPhone 16 lineup, including iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, and iPhone 16e, will be available in Indonesia starting Friday, April 11. The country lifted a ban on the sale of the iPhone 16 after Apple said it would make a multi-million dollar investment in the country.
The announcement means the iPhone 16 series has passed the Indonesian telecommunications equipment certification, clearing the final hurdle in the Indonesian approvals process.
In October of last year, when Indonesia refused to allow Apple to sell its flagship iPhone in the country, after the government determined that Apple had not met the country’s 40% domestic content requirement for smartphones and tablets.
Apple has also reportedly agreed to train local talent in research and development, making it possible for Indonesians to develop software and design their own products.
Apple also has plans for a manufacturing plant on Batam island that will produce AirTags, Apple’s device tracking accessories. The facility will be operated by Apple supplier Luxshare Precision Industry, and will eventually account for 20% of global AirTag production.
Another manufacturing facility planned for Bandung will produce other types of accessories. The investment will also fund Apple tech academies in the country.
