The LG V20 is the first smartphone to come with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, and Gadgets 360 understands its India launch is imminent. While the exact date of the launch is yet to be confirmed, we can reveal that LG’s newest flagship is headed to the Indian shores carrying a price tag of Rs. 49,990.
The V20 was unveiled in San Francisco in September, and there has been anticipation around its India launch since before the official reveal. The LG V20 comes with a 5.7-inch main IPS Quantum Display and a secondary display, similar to what we’d seen on the LG V10. The secondary display on the LG V20 comes with a font size that’s 50 percent larger compared to the V10, making it easier to view notifications and alerts at a glance.
It packs a dual rear camera setup, a 135-degree 8-megapixel lens accompanied by a 16-megapixel 75-degree lens, accompanied by a 5-megapixel 120-degree wide-angle lens on the front. The Auto Shot feature on the LG V20 detects when you are smiling and automatically clicks a selfie. It comes with features like 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC (with support for FLAC, DSD, DIFF, and ALAC file formats), HD Audio Recorder, and B&O PLAY speakers to keep the audiophile in you happy.
In terms of specifications, the LG V20 comes with 4GB of RAM and is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820, with two cores clocked at 2.15GHz and the other two running at 1.6GHz. It was launched in 32GB and 64GB storage options globally, with a MicroSD slot to expand it by another 256GB. A 3200mAh battery powers the LG V20.
VADODARA/NEW DELHI: UM Motorcycles has opened its eleventh dealership in India – UM Vadodara in Vadodara, Gujarat. Spread over an area of approx. 2100 sq ft, the dealership facility has a showroom integrated with an after-sales service facility to ensure that the customers receive pre-and post-sales ownership experience.
Rajeev Mishra, Director UML, said, “The Vadodara dealership represents UM Motorcycles’ second dealership in the state of Gujarat, with the first being in Surat. It underlines the importance UM Motorcycle accords to the market of Gujarat. The state has emerged as a robust market in the Western region for cruiser bikes, and the opening of this showroom is a testimony to this fact.
Mishra further added, “We are confident that this state of art showroom will be able to fulfill the aspirations and needs of our customers with our amazing products and fabulous services. This dealership will house our flagship products like Renegade Commando and Renegade Sports S). The prospective customers of UM Motorcycles in Vadodara will be able to discover our products up close and personal at this new dealership.
We welcome UM Motorcycles here in Vadodara, the cultural capital of Gujarat. In this world-class facility, the entire range of UM Motorcycles along with UM merchandise will be available for sale. It is our commitment to provide unprecedented sales and service experience to all the customers of UM Motorcycles,” said Mayank Jain Proprietor Viraansh Automobiles. Through this new dealership, we will try to meet the demands of the rapidly growing UM Motorcycle enthusiasts in Vadodara. I consider it a privilege to represent UM Motorcycles in Vadodara,” added Jain.
Gridlock in India’s cities has reached dangerous proportions. The average speed of traffic going through the city center in Bengaluru during peak hours was recently clocked at just 10 km per hour. Commute speeds in Mumbai and Delhi are often worse. In the big Indian cities, two solutions — metro rail and taxis — offer relief. As more people squeeze into metros, road traffic density under metro-elevated structures and on surrounding feeder roads appears to have fallen. This makes sense. Many metro riders own private vehicles on the roads, decongesting traffic along their entire route.
The problem is that not everyone in the big cities can travel by Metro. The sprawl in India’s cities is so vast that even when all future lines of current metro projects are operational, the majority of a city’s residents will be more than a mile from the nearest metro station. This last mile problem — of getting to and from a metro station at both ends — is a serious one.
How it works out
This brings us to cars. Automobiles remain the best solution for all-weather end-to-end transportation, but they are getting increasingly expensive to buy and maintain. City driving is no longer pleasurable, and driver anxiety is on the rise. Hiring chauffeurs is not a cost-effective option either. Families that hire drivers chafe at under-utilized chauffeurs and sometimes make unnecessary trips causing additional gridlock and burning needless fuel.
The answer may well be for consumers not to use private cars but rely extensively on taxi services, again like in the world’s big cities. A simple cost-benefit exercise can help make such a case. To test this hypothesis out, I took ten Uber trips in Bengaluru over a two-week period, at different times during the day. Some were individual rides; others were pooled. My average cost was 12.25 ₹/km. For simplicity, I disregarded the only other cost — internet fees to book and pay for travel.
Now, consider the case of two families, both of which commute 2,000 km a month. One family owns two cars and employs a driver for each car; the other family exclusively uses taxis. Assume the initial costs of the cars to be ₹6 lakh each and that both cars will be sold after 7 years, at zero residual value. Also, rather than calculate finance costs, let us compute the opportunity cost assuming that the family pays cash for both vehicles.
At 7 percent interest per annum, a ₹12-lakh FD would yield ₹84,000 in interest, an opportunity cost of ₹7,000 per month. At an average operational cost of ₹8/km — fuel, maintenance, taxes, and insurance — the 2,000 km of driving each month would cost the family ₹16,000. Factor in the two additional full-time drivers (₹24,000 a month), and the car-owning family will spend ₹47,000 in monthly transportation costs.
The taxi option
For the family that uses taxis, the monthly outlay would be just ₹24,500, saving 48 percent over the car family.
Plus, it never needs to pay for parking. Improvements in in-app functionality and the deployment of thousands of taxis mean that cabs these days arrive at their pickup point often faster than the time it takes for a parked car to be driven out into the street.
Even if the car family doesn’t hire drivers, throwing the comparison off because taxis come with drivers, the car family spends ₹23,000 a month, only slightly less than the taxi family. If Indians in the big cities slowly begin to think in this manner, they could buy fewer new cars in the future. Families will continue to have their existing cars parked in garages but will start severely limiting their use, perhaps to pleasurable, long-distance drives or emergencies only.
This, in turn, would have serious consequences for India’s manufacturing and service economy. True, taxi companies will continue to encourage their drivers to buy new cars, but this volume pales compared to domestic retail buying. AP reported in early September that John Zimmer, co-founder of the ride-sharing company Lyft wrote in an essay that “personal car ownership in the US will come to an end because autonomous rides (self-driving Lyft cars) will become a cheaper way to travel than owning an automobile. With India’s vast labor pool and complex traffic patterns, self-driving cars are unlikely to make an entry on Indian roads anytime soon. But Zimmer’s prediction that personal car ownership will fall may turn out to be true in India as well.
Domestic sales of automobiles were on the growth path last month (October). Most of the major players in different segments logged growth over the corresponding month of the previous year, and experts confident the trend is expected to continue. However, the lower exports dragged down the overall sales of major players in the passenger car segment.
India’s largest passenger car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd said it closed last month selling 133,793 units (domestic 123,764 units, exports 10,029 units) against 134,209 units (domestic 121,063 units, exports 13,146 units) sold during October 2015. The company saw sales decline in its mini (Alto, WagonR), compact (Swift, Ritz, Celerio, Baleno, Dzire), super-compact (Dzire Tour), and van (Omni, Eeco) segments. Still, on the other hand, sales of its utility vehicles (Gypsy, Ertiga, S-Cross, Vitara, Brezza) zoomed to 18,008 units last month, 9,435 units sold in October 2015.
Similarly Hyundai Motor India Ltd said it sold 64,372 units (domestic 50,016 units, exports 14,356 units) in October, up from 61,701 units (domestic 47,105 units, exports 14,686 units) sold during October 2015. With a highest-ever domestic volume of 50,016 units, Hyundai registered record cumulative sales of 64,372 units in October 2016. Hyundai achieved the highest and fastest domestic sales of 50,000 units mark within 15 months from the earlier milestone of 40,000 units,” MD and CEO Y.K.Koo was quoted as saying in the statement.
Nissan Motor India reported domestic sales of 6,108 vehicles versus 3,246 units sold in October 2015. On its part, Tata Motors Ltd said it sold 16,311 passenger vehicles, up from 12,747 units sold during October 2015. Tata Motors closed last month with a total sales of 52,813 units against 43,486 units sold during the corresponding period of the previous year. A smaller player in the Indian car market, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, sold 5,534 units last month compared to 3,255 units in the previous year.
In the two-wheeler segment, high-capacity motorbike maker Eicher Motors Ltd increased its sales volumes by 33 percent to 59,127 units compared to 44,522 units sold during October 2015. The bulk of the sales for Eicher Motors came from two-wheelers with engine capacity up to 350 ccs (55,188 units), while vehicles with more than 350cc engine capacity accounted for 3,939 units sold last month. Commercial vehicles major Ashok Leyland sold 12,533 units, up from 9,803 units sold in October 2015. The other major commercial vehicle player Tata Motors logged 15 percent growth selling 30,169 units last month.
Aurangabad: A research scholar Pierpaolo Carlone from Salerno University, Italy, inaugurated a one-day workshop organized by the Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT). He shared his insights on different developments in the field of polymer composite materials. Adding to the importance of this product, he said that Polymer composite materials enabled the automobile industry to beat the competition with pricing.
While addressing the students, Carlone said that the current research in polymer composite materials might double the efficiency of automobiles. He said, “Polymer composite material is the latest development in the field of material science. The polymer is used in automobile industries due to its properties like a lightweight with high strength but low cost at the same time. The excellent combination of desired properties has made polymer one of the most effective raw materials.
A teenager writes fiction on farmer suicide.
A class X student, Ganesh Aithal, has penned down a fiction book, ‘The Drought Within’ on farmer suicide, giving a positive message that such unfortunate incidents can be avoided if farmers avail themselves different welfare schemes of the center and the state. The book describes few positive-minded people who can ensure the prosperity of farmers with determined action taken towards different government schemes. The book was published a few days back, and it is available for online sale.
Maharashtra Education Minister Vinod Tawde has also appreciated the book. Ganesh said, “The issue of farmer suicide has stirred me from within and compelled me to write a book. He said, “It said it is depressing to hear about such incidents. In an attempt to put me in the shoes of the people living in adverse conditions, I wrote this book. Though the characters are fictional, I have tried imagining them in real-life situations. I have noticed an equal number of people trying to solve the situation through honest social work.
Car purchase and servicing platform BookMyTime has acqui-hired car management startup Servicemykar, according to a press statement. Raghavendra Chandrappa founded Servicemykar. The 10-member team of Servicemykar, as well as CEO Chandrappa, will become a part of BookMyTime. With this acquisition, we are ready to expand our operation in terms of service and geography,” said Raghuram Kote, founder of BookMyTime.
The BookMyTime app provides the user with price comparisons of cars and servicing requirements such as providing details of puncture shops and round-the-clock towing services. The company, which is currently present in Bangalore, claims to have partnered with more than 182 authorized dealers for servicing and 110 dealers for new cars. In the automobiles space, online classifieds firm Quikr has acquired Step, a platform that connects vehicle owners with service providers nearest to them, in September.
Before that, Girnar Software Pvt Ltd, which owns CarDekho.com, Gaadi.com, and Zigwheels.com, has acquired roadside assistance (RSA) provider help Wheels Pvt Ltd in an all-cash deal in April. The automobile marketplace and repair segment has seen a lot of investor interest recently. In September, Deepak Nathani, co-founder of technology consulting firm Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd acquired a 20% stake in automotive services startup Demyto for an undisclosed amount.
In May, Bengaluru-based Let’s Service raised angel funding from QuEST Global chief operating officer Ajay Prabhu and Julia Computing Inc. co-founder Deepak Vinci. The firm provides services for a bike- and scooter owners at authorized service centers. The same month also saw Mumbai-based MotoMojo secure angel funding from the founders of startup enabler VentesAvenues. The firm connects owners of two- and four-wheelers with service stations through its mobile app.
NEW DELHI: The country’s top two carmakers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, said they sold over 45,000 units on Dhanteras. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) reported good sales on Dhanteras, considered auspicious for making new purchases. This Dhanteras, the customers have made heightened purchases with deliveries of 15,153 Hyundai cars, a growth of 26 percent over last year.
HMIL Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing Rakesh Srivastava told PTI. He further said: “We expect to have 50,000-plus deliveries for the full month, making this festival season the best in the last couple of years. Good monsoons, better consumer sentiments, and the 7th Pay Commission award have fuelled demand for automobiles. Stay updated on the go with the Times of India News App. Click here to download it for your device.
In the automobile sector, online classifieds firm, Quikr has acquired Step, a platform that connects vehicle owners with service providers nearest to them during September this year. Before that, Girnar Software Pvt Ltd, which owns CarDekho.com, Gaadi.com, and Zigwheels.com, had acquired roadside assistance (RSA) provider, Help On Wheels Pvt Ltd in an all-cash deal in April this year. The automobile marketplace and repair segment has seen a lot of investor interest recently. Read more on Investments.
The growth of IT and other industries in India has greatly improved the standard of living of Indian citizens. Many people have now purchased cars or bikes (which have led to huge traffic snarls in all the cities in India) and can commute with ease. With a greater number of cars comes a greater need to service them. The BookMyTime app has made life easy for people by allowing them to make price comparisons of cars before purchasing, thereby ensuring cheap and efficient cars.
It is also easy for people to find a good car servicing agent to repair and clean their car at regular intervals. Maintenance of cars is essential to optimize their performance and also to make them appear clean and neat. People stuck on roads due to car – punctures or engine breakdowns can also help easily through BookMyTime’s mobile app. This startup is definitely a useful startup and a visionary one. The government of India should promote more startups like these. Read more on Startup News.
While two-wheeler makers saw some growth in sales during October, many car makers did not report a blockbuster performance. In the two-wheeler segment, Hero MotoCorp continued selling six-lakh-plus units consecutively for the last three months. He recorded 6.63 lakh units in October, up to four percent against 6.40 lakh units in the corresponding month last year. ‘Pulsar’-maker Bajaj Auto sold 2.13 lakh motorcycles during the month, a five percent growth year-on-year compared to 2.02 lakh units in October 2015.
Tamil Nadu-based TVS Motor recorded double-digit growth by selling around 3.09 lakh units (12 percent up a year-on-year) in October compared with around 2.75 lakh units last year. India Yamaha Motor also recorded 22 percent growth at 86,428 units during the month, against 70,812 units in October last year.
However, home-grown Mahindra & Mahindra’s sales jumped three percent to 24,737 units last month compared to 24,060 units in October last year. “Some of our power brands such as the Bolero, Scorpio, TUV300, and the Pickups have performed well. We have expanded our electric vehicle portfolio (zero emissions) over the last month by adding the eSupro range and the e2oPlus. We hope to see the growth momentum continue for the remaining part of the year,” Pravin Shah, President and Chief Executive (Automotive), M&M, said. The commercial vehicle segment also showed mixed trends during the month.
Apple has released its new operating system for iPhones, iPads and Macs called iOS 15.5. iOS 15.5 is a major release that brings many new features to the table, including a revamped App Store, iOS Music, and Apple News. There are also some small additions like the ability to reorder apps on the Home screen and a new search feature. This operating system is not just a major update but also the best version ever. For the past few years, Apple has been releasing new versions of its mobile operating system designed to improve upon what was already there. They have added new features, improved existing ones, and even fixed bugs that have plagued them over the years. With the release of iOS 15.5, Apple has made it even better. Here are 15 reasons you should upgrade to this new version of iOS. You’ve heard that Apple released iOS 15.5 to iOS users on Friday, October 26, 2019. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about why you should upgrade your iPhone or iPad to iOS 15.5. We will also discuss the 15 reasons why iOS 15.5 is the best version ever.
What is ios 15.5?
iOS 15.5 is the latest update from Apple. The company has introduced many new features to its iPhone and iPad operating systems with this update. Some of these features are designed to make life easier for users, and others to help Apple’s partners improve their apps and services. IOS 15.5 is the best version ever. It is a massive update that has completely changed how we interact with our phones. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, then you’ve probably heard of iOS 15.5. What’s New in iOS 15.5? Here are some of the new features:
• iMessage: iMessage is Apple’s messaging app. It allows you to send messages to contacts using your phone number or email address. It also lets you send photos and videos and is integrated with other apps on your phone. It works across all devices running iOS 15.
• AirPlay 2: AirPlay 2 allows you to stream music, video, and other media from your iOS device to a TV. This means you can listen to your favorite song while watching a movie, play a game while showing off a photo, or watch a YouTube video while making a presentation.
• Handoff: Handoff lets you seamlessly transition between apps. You can quickly pick up where you left off in an app when you switch to another. This feature is particularly useful for business users because it allows you to continue working on a project even if you leave the office.
• Siri Shortcuts: Siri Shortcuts is a tool that allows you to create custom shortcuts to perform common tasks. You can use it to set reminders, schedule events, send messages, get directions, open an app, find out the weather, and much more.
• CarPlay: CarPlay is Apple’s in-car entertainment system. You can access Siri, the music player, the maps, and many other functions on your car’s display.
• Dark Mode: With Dark Mode, you can turn your device into a night-time mode. You can adjust the colors to make it easier to read the text and the display to stay visible in the dark.
Key features of ios 15.5
With this new update, iOS users will find that they can now set up automatic reminders so they can never forget an important task again. Also, many new features were added to the operating system that should improve the overall user experience. The update also brings several bug fixes and performance improvements. If you have been using the beta version of iOS 10, you probably know what these features are already. However, if you have not yet downloaded it, you can get it right now by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Q: Get only one value from a column in SQLite. I have a table with two columns, “id” and “value”. I want to select all the rows where “value” is “0”.
How to update to iOS 15.5?
Apple has officially announced that the new iOS 15.5 is now downloadable. If you own an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you should have the latest software downloaded and installed. The biggest change from the last time Apple rolled out a new operating system version is that it has finally added support for the Apple Pencil. If you are wondering if your device is compatible with the new Pencil, you can check this website. If you find that your device is compatible, you can update your iOS device by following the instructions below.
How to install ios 15.5?
Apple has released its new operating system for iPhones, iPads and Macs called iOS 15.5. This operating system is not just a major update but also the best version ever. For the past few years, Apple has been releasing new versions of its mobile operating system designed to improve upon what was already there. They have added new features, improved existing ones, and even fixed bugs that have plagued them over the years. They have done so to make the user experience better. With iOS 15.5, Apple has developed new and exciting features that will make you love your iPhone again.
Frequently asked questions about ios 15.5
Q: What are the key features of iOS 15.5?
A: There is a new camera app called Live Photo, which uses AI technology to help you capture great moments. Also, Face ID has been updated, so it can now identify you based on your facial expressions.
Q: What was missing from previous versions of iOS?
A: You were always limited to the amount of storage space on your device. Now, there is no limit to how much space you can save.
A: Apple is always trying to improve its products for users, and they want to get feedback from real users before releasing the final product. They also wanted to give users an early chance to download the software.
Myths about ios 15.5
1. iOS 15.5 is not for everyone.
2. iOS 15.5 can be used on any phone.
3. iOS 15.5 is not very good.
Conclusion
The iPhone has been around for almost ten years now, and Apple still hasn’t managed to release a version that isn’t packed with features. However, I’m pretty sure that iOS 15.5 is the best version ever. It may be the best iPhone version yet. For starters, Apple has finally fixed the issue of not being able to see notifications on the lock screen. I’ve been hoping that this will be fixed since the release of iOS 14.4.1.
