Jabil, a US-based electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider with a manufacturing base for Apple in western India, has announced an expansion of its operations in Tamil Nadu. This move aligns with the growing trend of Apple suppliers concentrating their activities in southern India.

Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 16 at its latest event. The most notable hardware update is the introduction of a dedicated camera button, while other changes involve standard updates to the SoC, display, and camera system. Overall, these upgrades are seen as modest, resulting in some consumer disappointment.

Japan-based automotive manufacturer Isuzu Motors (Isuzu) has set an ambitious goal to industrialize Level 4 self-driving trucks and buses by the end of March 2028 at the latest, with plans to launch services in Japan. This initiative is a key component of Isuzu’s midterm business strategy. To achieve this objective, Isuzu has been actively funding global AI and autonomous startups since 2023. As of the end of August 2024, the company has announced three partnered projects.