September 12, 2025 | 07:19 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ministry of Industry has confirmed that American technology giant Apple has submitted applications for the Domestic Component Level Certificate (TKDN) for four models of the iPhone 17 series.
"Four applications have been registered, and a commitment has been made with a supervisory value entered," said Heru Kustanto, Head of the Domestic Product Improvement Center at the Ministry of Industry, on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Heru stated he would review the certification documents on Thursday night. If the application is deemed compliant, Heru guarantees that the TKDN certificate for the iPhone 17 will be issued that same evening.
After obtaining the TKDN certificate, Heru explained that Apple must secure a distribution permit in the form of a postal certificate.
According to Heru, the process for a postal certificate typically takes the longest, around two weeks. "It should be completed by early October, God willing," he added.
What's New with the iPhone 17?
The iPhone 17 series is rumored to have a number of improvements over the iPhone 16. While the basic, Pro, and Pro Max models are expected to return, the "Plus" series may be replaced by the new iPhone Air, which is said to be the thinnest iPhone ever.
Rumors also suggest that the iPhone 17 will feature a larger screen and enhanced camera specifications. The standard model is expected to have a 6.3-inch screen, a modest increase of 0.2 inches from the previous generation.
In terms of performance, the device's refresh rate is likely to be 120 hertz across all models, a significant upgrade from the 60 hertz of the prior series. The front-facing camera is also rumored to be 24 megapixels, a considerable improvement over the 12 megapixels on the iPhone 16.
MacRumors has also reported that the rear camera and flash will be arranged in a rectangular strip. Additionally, the Apple logo is expected to be positioned slightly lower than its previous central placement.
M. Faiz Zaki contributed to the report
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