Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban will hurt consumers more than Apple

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Oct 28, 2024

The ban does come at an unfortunate time for Apple. Sales of the iPhone have been growing in Indonesia, hitting a 40 per cent share of the “premium” smartphone market, which includes devices costing more than $600. Across the market, Indonesia’s smartphone unit sales have grown this year, increasing by a fifth in the second quarter. 5G smartphone take-up has been accelerating, with unit sales doubling during the period.
Demand for the iPhone 16 has been strong in Asia, especially in China, since its launch in September. In China, sales rose 20 per cent in the first three weeks after its launch, compared with the 2023 model, according to research firm Counterpoint…Read More

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Oct 28, 2024

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