Indonesia bans iPhone 16

There's a spat between Apple and the government over local investment, and users are caught in the crossfire

iPhone 16. Image: Apple

Indonesia has banned the iPhone 16 and asked for people to snitch on anyone they see using one: "If you're using an iPhone 16 in Indonesia, it means the device is illegal," said Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, the country's Industry Minister. The pretext is that the device lack the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) certif…