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Google Chromebooks are still a niche product when it comes to laptops. To give a further push to the Chromebook category, HP and Google have joined hands to to manufacture Chromebooks in India. The companies said that it reaffirms their commitment to the government’s Make in India initiative.

According to a press release by HP, the partnership will propel a joint vision to support the digital education ecosystem in India and help more students enhance their learning by providing affordable, safe, and high-quality computing devices to education authorities, schools, and institutions.

Where will the Chromebooks be manufactured?
These Chromebook devices will be manufactured at the Flex Facility near Chennai, where HP has been producing a range of laptops and desktops since August 2020. The production of HP Chromebooks is starting from October 02, 2023, and will cater to the demand for affordable PCs in India mainly from the education sector.

Chromebooks are leading devices in K-12 education, helping over 50 million students and teachers across the world. Equipped with ChromeOS, these devices have built-in accessibility and security features to deepen classroom connections and keep user information safe.

Google, earlier this month, said that Chromebook platforms will get regular automatic updates for 10 years — more than any other operating system commits to today.

Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP India, said, “HP is committed to advancing digital equity, and we have been driving many initiatives to enable digital education across India. Manufacturing Chromebook laptops in India will allow Indian students to get easy access to affordable PCs. By further expanding our manufacturing operations, we continue to support the Make in India initiative of the Government.”

Bani Dhawan, Head of Education, South Asia, Google, said, “At Google, we’ve been working closely with the local education ecosystem, supporting them in their transition to digital-first learning experiences through our products and teacher programs. The local production of Chromebooks with HP marks an important step in our efforts to continue supporting the digital transformation of education in India. We hope this collaboration will help accelerate the adoption of technology in more schools so that every student and educator have access to the tools and skills to pursue their personal potential.”

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Fujifilm India has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of six new A3 multifunction printers, Apeos series, developed by Fujifilm Business Innovation, marking its entry into the office printer business in the country. The printers are now available for purchase.

Fujifilm India claims that the A3 colour multifunction printers, and Apeos C3060, C2560, C2060 and A3 monochrome multifunction printers, Apeos 3560, 3060, 2560, focus on productivity, reliability, and growing demands in the work environment. The printers come equipped with standard capabilities such as single-pass duplex document feeder, searchable OCR (optical character recognition), and NFC (Near Field Communication as a short-range wireless technology) printing, with an aim to increase overall office efficiency across industries.

Key features
The printers Apeos C3060, C2560, and C2060 come with high-resolution printing of 1,200×2,400 dpi while Apeos 3560, 3060, and 2560 come with a high-resolution printing of 1,200×1,200 dpi. Additionally, the Apeos C3060, C2560, and C2060 claim to offer image enhancement for smooth reproduction of slanting lines and outlines of characters, as well as auto-correction technology for accurate print images with fine colour registration.

Moreover, models with single-pass duplex scanning and automatic document feeding promise to improve work efficiency with the scanning of 80 pages per minute. Advanced scanning functions come with features including searchable OCR, automatic orientation of scanned pages to an upright position, correction of skewed pages and removal of blank pages.

The printers come with security functions that mitigate and protect user data against hacking, sniffing, and tampering with strong encryption for storing or transferring data and prevent unauthorised access or inadvertent information leaks.

Masatsugu Naito, president of Fujifilm Business Innovation Asia Pacific said, “With India’s rising economy and its attractive location for all industries, we are excited to enter this market through Fujifilm India and provide our years of expertise in enabling digital transformation to all businesses in India. We truly understand the challenges faced by each business in terms of productivity, data security and business operations, and our multifunction printers are developed not only to address these challenges but also to boost collaboration, enjoy business continuity and increased efficiency. Understanding what our customers need and developing solutions for them is our mandate.”

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Nikon has introduced a new lens in the NIKKOR Z S-Line 1 series lens — the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8, which promises exceptional optical performance, high reliability, and an amazing visual experience. It features the highest rendering performance among the S-Line series, making it perfect for detailed captures, even when recording videos. The lens also comes with fast and highly accurate autofocus (AF) technology, allowing users to take full advantage of its maximum aperture of f/1.8.

The NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens will be made available to purchase in India by mid-October for Rs 2,42,995.

“The NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is a legendary lens and is the 2nd premium-grade lens following Noct to be given a specific name and is a testament to Nikon’s commitment to perfection. The word ‘Plena’ comes from Plenum which is associated with beautiful and unique therefore it perfectly goes with this lens which offers exceptional optical performance. Carefully engineered lens construction ensures uniform light across the frame and edge-to-edge circular bokeh. The Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena comes packed with features like multi-focus system ensuring quick AF performance, click-less control ring and stepping motor for capturing those quiet situations”, said Sajjan Kumar, Managing Director of Nikon India Pvt. Ltd.

The NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens produces stunning and consistent bokeh, even at its maximum aperture of f/1.8. The lens reduces colour fringing and evenly distributes light, resulting in captivating depth and beautiful expressions in every image.

The lens delivers exceptional rendering performance with stunning clarity. Its autofocus system ensures highly detailed candid portraiture and street photography, even at a shallow depth of field. The lens also has a double coating to reduce ghosting and flares caused by various incident light sources.

Its L-Fn button and newly designed control ring make it easy to use, while the anti-slip rubber at the front provides reliable focus control. It’s a top-tier lens that delivers form, function, and exceptional performance.

The click-less control ring and stepping motor of the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens make it easy to shoot in quiet situations. It also provides natural-looking footage with focus-breathing compensation and stable exposure. The lens is dust-and-drip resistant and has precise aperture control for consistent exposure. Overall, it’s a revolutionary lens that embodies Nikon’s optical excellence.

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Apple ’s expanding local manufacturing operations in India at the cost of China has triggered scores of reactions on social media platforms such as Weibo and X questioning the quality of the latest iPhone 15s being made in the South Asian nation.

Made in India iPhones have led to some not-so-friendly exchange on social media between iPhone fans in India and China. Some posts on Weibo questioned the quality of iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 models made in India. Some posts on Weibo claimed that made-in-India iPhone 15 models made in India are inferior in quality. There are issues like overheating, discolouration and chipping. Some Chinese netizens have also published tutorials on how to identify a ‘made-in-India’ iPhone 15 series model. These tutorials also suggest how to return these models to Apple.

Some Chinese netizens are also running a campaign to boycott India-made iPhone 15 models on Weibo. Some posts also wrongly claim that Europe and the US have rejected ‘made-in-India’ iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models.

Indian users and industry executives have strongly dismissed these claims. These posts vehemently say that locally made iPhone 15 models are as good as those manufactured anywhere else. “There are rumours that iPhone lenses made in India are dusty. This batch of iPhone 15 specially supplied to the Chinese market really has this problem. It will definitely be a huge blow to the sales of iPhone 15,” read a post on Weibo.

Similar posts were also seen on X, with one claiming that “a teardown guy showed Apple’s iPhone 15 and said there was dust in the lens and motherboard….”

This year India-made iPhone 15 and 15 Plus devices were made available on the first day of sale on September 22, along with China units, across the world. This is for the first time that India-made iPhones went on sale on Day 1. This underlines the US smartphone maker’s rapid expansion of its manufacturing operations in India. The country is now easily the second largest assembler of iPhones globally.

Incidentally, a report in the Chinese state controlled China Daily denied claims of diversion. But it took a potshot at Cupertino-based Apple’s India capacities: “…China is one of the largest markets for Apple, and the production capacity of India cannot meet the demand in China.”

Apple has been rapidly ramping up iPhone manufacturing in India ever since it started local production in 2017. It currently produces in India through three contract manufacturers – Foxconn, Pegatron and Wistron, with the latter’s facility in Karnataka set to be taken over by the Tatas. Besides clocking record shipments in 2023 of nearly 7 million, which is expected to grow to 8-9 million in 2024, Apple shipped more than $5 billion worth of iPhones in FY23 from India and has surpassed Korean rival Samsung in terms of export volumes from the country as well.

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Rajeev Chandrasekhar, minister of state for electronics and information technology, said that in the next three years, India’s impetus in tech sector manufacturing will lead to close to 50 lakh jobs. At The Times of India Right To Excellence Tech Summit 2023, Chandrasekhar said that companies like Apple, Micron and others are looking for trustworthy partners and economies. “We are the fastest growing digital economies, except for China and South Korea and are encouraging companies to move supply chain to India,” said Chandrasekhar. India is looking at a target of becoming a $300 billion electronics industry, he said. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, said that India’s push for tech sector manufacturing will create nearly 5 million jobs in the next three years. At The Times of India Right To Excellence Tech Summit 2023, Chandrasekhar said that companies like Apple, Micron, and others are looking for reliable partners and economies. “We are the fastest growing digital economy, except for China and South Korea, and we are encouraging companies to move their supply chains to India,” Chandrasekhar said. He said India is aiming to become a $300 billion electronics industry.

The last week has seen two big ‘made in India’ initiatives take big strides. One, for the first time ‘made in India’ units of iPhone 15, which went on sale on September 22, too were available from Day 1. Two, Micron has announced its plans to set up a $2.75 billion semiconductor plant in Gujarat. “India has carved out a niche and that’s one of the reasons why companies like Apple are coming to India,” Chandrasekhar said in a fireside chat at the TOI Tech Summit 2023. What the government wants is for the supply chain of big tech companies to be more domestic-oriented.

Recently, there was news about India ‘banning’ laptop imports under the PLI scheme and that licensing would be back. Chandrasekhar clarified that the language used was a bit unclear but the decision was clear. “The decision was not taken in haste and the Prime Minister is clear that the entire process has to be foolproof,” he said.

CP Gurnani, MD and CEO, Tech Mahindra, also commented on the PLI scheme. “India is no longer a software story, we are as much a hardware story. The government has done it in partnership with private sector. Credit must go to the government as it has been working as a facilitator.”

He rubbished claims of India going back to the culture of unnecessary licenses. Currently, a large part of India’s supplies to the digital ecosystem come from imports. Chandrasekhar said that what “we want is to ensure that all the sources remain trusted.” Keeping that in mind, the government wants the Indian component of the supply chain to grow. “We want to ensure that 65-70% of supply requirement come from India in the next three years,” he told the audience.

The Digital India Act draft will be released shortly, and Chandrasekhar stated that the government is adamant about not causing any disruption. “We’re looking for a balance,” the MoS added. “We don’t want changes to be abrupt, and there’s a need for accountability on both sides.”

Lt. Gen Deependra Singh Hooda (Retd.), former general officer commanding-in-chief, Indian Army’s Northern Command spoke about how the need of the hour is to be on the offensive to deter cyberattacks. “Just defensive measures do not work here as stakes are very high. The government wants to protect critical infrastructure and every small company is critical infrastructure today.”

The Times of India’s Right To Excellence – Tech Summit 2023 looked at answering questions like what India’s tech story looks like and more.

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