Despite a Billion-Dollar Investment, the iPhone 16 Remains Banned in Indonesia—Here’s Why

Despite a Billion-Dollar Investment, the iPhone 16 Remains Banned in Indonesia—Here’s Why

Despite Apple’s pledge to invest a billion dollars in Indonesia’s economy, the iPhone 16 remains prohibited from being sold in the country.

Initially, Apple proposed investments of $10 million and subsequently $100 million, both of which were turned down by the Indonesian government. It wasn’t until Apple offered a substantial billion-dollar investment in manufacturing that they finally met the country’s demands…