After a months-long embargo in Indonesia, Apple’s newest smartphone went on sale on Friday, to the cheers of Jakartan retailers.
Because Apple failed to meet the requirement that 40 percent of smartphone components be made from local parts, the government banned the marketing and sale of iPhone 16 models in October.
However, weeks after reaching an agreement with the Indonesian government to invest in the nation, the US tech giant declared last month that its newest smartphone models would be available for purchase.
Outside the store, 34-year-old Albert Wongso told AFP that he was thrilled to hear that Indonesia could finally purchase the iPhone 16s.
“I’m very happy to hear from the news because we can buy the iPhone directly from Indonesia,” the IT consultant told AFP Friday, adding that he was looking to buy the iPhone 16 Pro model to replace his iPhone 11.
“Because if we buy from the other country… it’s quite hard for example to claim the warranty,” he said.
As long as they weren’t being traded for money, the authorities permitted the importation of iPhone 16 devices throughout the embargo.
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