'Collapsed': Sri Lankan Prime Minister declares nation now 'bankrupt'

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister has declared the nation is officially "bankrupt" as it reels from a devastating financial crisis that has seen inflation soar to record highs.

The nation of 22 million has been battling an economic crisis for months, and defaulted on its debts for the first time in May.




The government has since run out of foreign currency to import critical items, with dire shortages of essentials and devastating power cuts fast becoming the norm, with schools closed and employees ordered to work from home.

According to the UN, the situation has grown so dire that around 80 per cent of the population are now forced to regularly miss meals.

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2022 Tech Review: The Apple Watch 7 Series. #davidlim

The Apple Watch 7 is basically the Watch 6 with a slightly larger screen and the ability to charge faster – most people will likely choose the Watch 7 because of the new attractive colors it comes in, rather than any new features. While it still packs a wide variety of impressive features, and is a superb second screen for an iPhone user (as well as being genuinely useful to anyone who needs the ECG or blood oxygen monitor regularly) the Watch 7 doesn’t offer the battery life, fitness or design overhaul that it needs to inspire an upgrade.

The Apple Watch 7  replaces the Watch 6 as the premium model in Apple's wearable range, joining the Watch SE and Watch 3 for those wanting a second screen to complement their iPhone.

It's not that much of an upgrade over the previous model – the main difference we'd like to point out in our Apple Watch 7 review is the screen, which is 20% larger. It still packs the impressive feature set that makes it worthy of your consideration, and it's definitely the best Apple Watch yet, and the best smartwatch... but only marginally.

While most will be buying this Watch so that they don’t have to take their phone out of their pocket as often, or because they want a decent fitness companion, you're also getting good heart rate monitoring and a range of useful apps, all wrapped in an attractive package.

What's new?
Finishes: Aluminium (five colours), Stainless steel (three colours), Titanium (two colours)
Special models: Nike+, Hermès, (Product)Red
IP6X dust-proof, 5ATM waterproof (to 50m)
Case sizes: 41mm and 45mm

In terms of design the Series 7's approach is much like the Series 6: the casing design is the same (albeit larger), the digital crown is the same, even the bands are the same (which is good, as it means older ones will still fit).

There are both Wi-Fi and Cellular options, available in new 41mm and 45mm case sizes, along with special edition Nike and Hermès variants. There's a lot of choice, with three material options - aluminium, stainless steel, titanium - available in a variety of colours if you want something extra eye-catching.

The aluminum cases get some new colours too: there's Midnight, which is black; Starlight, which is silver with a hint of gold; Green, which is more akin to the Midnight Green colourway from the iPhone 11; and the (Product)Red model is more of a bright cherry hue. There are various new bands to match these new colours too.

Upping the stakes on the durability front, the Apple Watch Series 7 is IP6X dust-resistant, to go alongside its 5ATM waterproof rating. That should make it considerably more "beach ready", as dust, sand, and even water (to 50 metres) are no concern for this wearable.

Is the Apple Watch Series 7 worth buying?
Verdict: Is the Apple Watch Series 7 worth buying? The short answer is yes. The Apple Watch Series 7 would provide iPhone users an unrivaled experience, especially considering the seamless integration between watchOS and iOS. Of course, you will need to be an iPhone user to take advantage of these features.

What can a Apple Watch Series 7 do?
New Design and Optimized User Interface. ...
Most Durable Apple Watch Ever. ...
Faster Charging. ...
watchOS 8. ...
Cycling, Workout, and Fall Detection Updates. ...
Apple Watch Lineup. ...
Apple Fitness+ ...
Apple Watch and the Environment.

Does Apple Watch 7 come with a charger?
Your Apple Watch comes with the Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (Apple Watch Series 7 only) or the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable (earlier models). You can also use a MagSafe Duo Charger or Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock (sold separately)

How far can you be away from your phone with Apple Watch 7?

Can you answer calls on Apple Watch without phone?
Look at your watch and you'll see who's calling, along with an answer or decline button. Tap the green answer button to answer the call, tap the red button to decline it. Apple Watch has a built-in speaker and microphone, so you'll be able to chat without taking your iPhone out of your bag or pocket.

How long does Apple Watch 7 battery last?
Up to 18 hours

Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) usage includes a total of 4 hours of LTE connection and 14 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth over the course of 18 hours.


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Happy New Year 2022 to the World! We survive 2020's Coronavirus, Covid19, New Zealand #davidlimnz, @davidlim

1st January, 2022:

Kia ora and Happy New Year to all my family members, mates, cousins, classmates, childhood mates and clients.

We survived two or three Level Lockdowns; business operation had been greatly affected by the pandemic plus tons of challenges--but seems most of all are survivors and keep on going!

I will all my blog reader and happy new year, may 2022 will bring you happiness and health.

The celebration of New Year with our loved ones and wishing them a Joyful Happy New Year is as important as it’s important for us to enter a new life on this occasion. People celebrate the occasion of New Year by cooking good food at home for family and friends or enjoying the day at some public places to celebrate the happiness to enter the 1st day of New Year.

As it is the time of digitalization we all need some good quotes, messages, or pics to wish a Happy New Year to our relatives and friends. So here on this page, we are going to share some unique Happy News Year Quotes, Messages, and Pics that you can use to wish your loved ones.

The picture I took first in the morning with my Apple iPhone 13 Pro (yup, not edited or PS in any way).


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Used iPhone 12, Galaxy S20 for Sale! Auckland, #iphonerepair, #ios, #screenrepair, #drmobileslimited, #aucklandrepair

20th March, 2021

Kia ora, just created a group for buyers to look for quality used iPhone 12, Samsung Galaxy S20.

All our used phones come with limited warranty (terms and condition applies).

The listing of used phones is located at https://tinyurl.com/NZbuysell, via Signal app.



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see which phone suits your budget!

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Cheers!


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