After iPhone 16, Indonesia also banned the use of Google Pixel phones. The government has imposed a complete ban on the sale of Google Pixel smartphones. The government said that like Apple, Google also failed to meet local manufacturing compliance. Indian tourists visiting Indonesia may also be affected by the ban on Google Pixel phones following the iPhone 16 ban.
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The Indonesian government says major companies such as Google and Apple have been banned for violating local manufacturing rules. We ask all investors working in the country to abide by this rule so that it is fair to everyone. Google’s products do not comply with this rule and therefore cannot be sold here.
Google says Pixel smartphones are not currently sold in Indonesia. If a user purchases a Google Pixel phone outside of Indonesia, his phone will be considered illegal unless he pays the required taxes. This decision by the Indonesian government comes a week after banning the iPhone 16. The Indonesian government has set terms and conditions for selling mobile phones locally in order to promote local manufacturing. The government has directed smartphone companies to use 40% local components in their devices.
Indian users will also be affected
However, Google and Apple are not the largest smartphone manufacturers in Indonesia. Samsung and Oppo mobile phones sell the most in the Indonesian market. In addition to India, Indonesia is also an important smartphone market in South Asia. The majority of the population here is under the age of 30, hence its reputation as a “tech nation.” Tourists traveling from India to Indonesia will also be affected by the Indonesian government’s ban. If they are going to Indonesia, they will have to bring a second phone in addition to the iPhone 16 and Google Pixel phone.
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