WatchOS 5As is the case with the iPhone, Apple introduces a new software update that corresponds with the introduction of a new Apple Watch. As with every product upgrade, Apple improved on its cosmetics as well as giving it a larger display and a slimmer case, while also bumping up the internal specs — faster processor power and advanced sensors.　　The bad news is that this year’s models are a lot more expensive than the earlier Series 3. The materials around the heart rate sensor are made using ceramic and sapphire glass. As is the case with every Apple Watch in existence, the aluminium versions get an Ion-X glass while the premium Stainless Steel models are fitted with a Sapphire crystal front.While using this Watch for over a month, the haptics emitted from the Digital Crown is a welcome touch. Last year, the Apple Watch Series 3 started at Rs C/LR14 32,380 for the 38mm version and this year, the starting price of the 40mm variant is Rs 40,900.

　　The price goes up by another Rs 8,000 if you’re opting for an LTE version — at Rs 49,900. However, with its price in the region of half a lakh, we find it hard pressed to recommend spending such an exorbitant amount given that the previous, Series 3 version’s price has been slashed. No longer is the Apple Watch just a smartphone accessory — it is a wearable with advanced health sensors found in no other wearable till date.(Source).The Digital Crown has been updated as well and this time around there isn’t that red dot that indicated it was an LTE model, but rather a minimalistic red circle to denote the same — but the Crown is upgraded too. Being an essential device and being marketed as a one-go hand-in-hand solution. As is the case with the iPhone, battery performance will differ from user to user and one person’s heavy usage may be another’s moderate usage. Now, with Apple understanding where the Apple Watch can truly excel as a health wearable, the brand has broadened its capabilities.

　　For those of you who are interested in the Stainless-Steel model with the Milanese loop band, these models will set you back by Rs 76,900 and Rs 80,900 for the 40mm and 44mm models respectively.　　This is a rather cool feature to send short messages without actually initiating a call. During testing, I noticed that the aluminium version managed to pick up a fair amount of scratches from daily wear an in the process taking away the gleam of the Watch. The information is then sent to the Health app on your iPhone where you can save it as a record. With WatchOS 5, Apple introduced a number of interesting features chief of which being the layout appears to be bolder and this takes advantage of the 30 per cent larger area of the Series 4.This number has surely grown with more users entering the Apple ecosystem and adopting each and everything Apple dishes out.The Apple Watch is no longer just a smartwatch — it’s a fitness tracker, a device you can use to make and receive calls independent of an iPhone, you can send messages directly, you can use it to shop, you can stream music, order food and the more people use it, the more essential it gets in your daily life.

　　The iRobot Braava Jet 240 is a smart, semi-intelligent floor mopping robot that can help you with your daily cleaning chores, at least as far as mopping is concerned. The front panel also has a spring action movement that helps it move up and down, in and out to act as a bumper when it bumps into something up front. For example, you can name them as kitchen, bathroom, hall, and so on. The bumper has a sensor that informs the robot’s intelligence about an obstacle and which direction it can try move next. This helps clean the area well. The battery takes around two hours for a topup, which is good enough too. It then continues to other parts of the room/floor accordingly. Wet mode will take up more battery as it has to additionally pump out water for wet cleaning. If you have bad stains, you can also instruct the iRobot to do spot cleaning, where it cleans a 1 metre by 1 metre area continuously for a period of time..One sad area we noticed that the robot cannot contain sufficient water within. Dry can be used for other rooms around the house, and later followed by wet mopping. However, this is not of any major concern. Powered by a 1950mA battery, the device is very simple to operate and can help you clean and alkaline battery C/LR14 Wholesale mop up small spaces — around 150 – 200sqft.

　　As women age, other complications also rise, thereby leading to a high-risk pregnancy even if conception takes place.These days, a large number of children have a diet that is very high in the sugar content. Eggs are no longer produced and oestrogen production is lowered. White bread, pasta, ketchup and sauces, iced tea/coffee, breakfast cereals, protein bars, cookies, jam, etc.. It occurs in about 15 to 20 per cent of infertile men. PCOS occurs in 1 in 10 women.In men, high blood glucose levels can affect testosterone levels causing problems with sperm production. About 30-40% of infertility cases are because of reduced sperm count and poor quality sperms. What most people don’t realise is where the sugar comes from.Endometriosis occurs when the tissue that normally grows in the uterus implants and grows in other locations. Alcohol also has sugar in it. act as some of best alternatives to sugary foods. Other medical causes such as cryptorchidism (undescended testes), aplasia (congenital obstructions), vasectomy, post-infective ejaculatory disturbances and sexual dysfunctions are also common. The success rates in women undergoing different kinds of fertility treatments decrease with an increase in age. This extra tissue growth — and the surgical removal of it — can cause scarring, which may block fallopian tubes and keep an egg and sperm from uniting.

　　Pelvic and testicular injuries can cause infertility in men. Foods to limit include more than just desserts and sodas. Sugar or increased glucose levels in the body do not have a direct link with fertility but the associated complications like insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, weight gain, lowered immunity and hormonal imbalance are found to decline the fertility potential of the individual.In packaged food products, it is very easy to identify the amount of sugar present as it is often listed in the ingredients. There are multiple reasons and conditions that result in infertility for both men and women. and diseases like cancer. If you are overweight and planning to start a family, you must commit to a healthy eating habit that consists of less sugar intake and regular exercise plan. Excessive intake of sugary drinks or aerated drinks at all ages is dangerous and has an adverse effect on one’s health.Can sugar be stated as one of the prime reasons for the growing fertility issues in men and women? What are the other contributing factors?Infertility is not the result of just a particular factor. In conception, hormones like estrogen and progesterone play vital roles.How does intake of sugar affect the fertility rate?High glucose levels in the blood lead to hormone disruption as there is weight gain and insulin resistance in the body.There’s a surprising connection between consumption of sugar and fertility. Moreover, conditions such as endometriosis and unexplained infertility make it a challenge for women to conceive even through Assisted Reproductive Technology. Green leafy vegetables are rich in fibre and have low energy and the glycaemic load on the body is also less.

　　While this was available on the non-LTE GPS versions too, with LTE, you can use this feature even if your phone is not in range as alkaline battery AA/AM3 your Watch now connects to the telecom service directly. It senses that I would be stressed by monitoring my heartbeat and alerts me to take a minute off to Breathe. In comparison to the non-LTE Series 3 GPS variant, the LTE version now carries a larger internal storage — 16GB. While the Watch could play music off the iPhone when paired via Bluetooth, it is not the same when it functions on LTE mode. These dots are like the battery level indicator, but for the telecom or phone network signals, similar to the cell tower signal/icon on the smartphone. Well, the Watch took that burden off me and in fact helped me relax too. The rest of the setup is as usual. Swipe up from the bottom and you will see the control panel, which has changed a bit too. During the process, you will be guided accordingly and after a few pages of keying in your details, your telecom provider will enable LTE mode and latch your Watch to the service. Though always running around at work, this lack of exercise to my body had made me a bit sluggish, ending up with a more tired me at the end of the day. Being a journalist, I am always occupied with tons of work around me. It features GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS for location and barometric altimeter for differentiating altitude so that it does not confuse the health app when you are climbing flights of stairs.

　　However, do note that face unlock is not as secure as a fingerprint sensor and Xiaomi claims that the face unlock feature is only meant for convenience.BatteryAnother highlight of the Redmi 7 is the 4000mAh battery powering it which is a major step-up from the Redmi 6.For a handset price this competitively, the Redmi 7 offers some pretty stellar image quality which is seldom found on rival devices. Hence, Xiaomi needs to come to a middle ground that’s not too intrusive to the overall user experience.While capturing portraits with the 8MP front-facing camera, skin tones appeared natural with colours appearing punchy. This makes the handset not just beautiful, but durable as well, and in the process expands the customer base of those seeking to own a stylish handset without breaking the bank. Being a Xiaomi handset, we get all the brand’s apps as well as Google’s apps.5mm audio jack.Rating: The budget smartphone segment is getting increasingly populated with major smartphone manufacturers like Samsung, Realme, ASUS, Lenovo and others launching handsets with killer specs all in the sub Rs 8K bracket. The images had a fair amount of detail as well which makes them ideal for sharing on social media.CameraThe Redmi 7 is equipped with a dual rear camera configuration that comprises of a 12MP primary and a 2MP depth sensor combo.

　　While this may be irritating for most, there are ways to reduce the number of ads; but it’s a workaround process which most people wouldn’t be bothered to even do. Also, we noticed some focusing issues, but this was intermittent. Having a Gorilla Glass display at Rs 8,000 is a win in our eyes, hands down. The brand has crammed in a massive 4000mAh battery here, making it a sure shot option for the budget conscious who want an all-day battery and then some more.While the cameras did well in well-lit environments, it didn’t do as well in low-light conditions. Previously, if you wanted a handset with a good battery, you would have to settle for a model that costs double or more. This allows the camera to gauge the subject being shot and output the best possible photo for the said environment.2 skin on top. Apart from the ads, we found the overall experience of the handset to be quite solid and intuitive.The handset is paired with either 2GB or 3GB of RAM that’s contains 32GB of storage and with the latter version in for testing, we observed a very smooth software experience. However, for a handset at this price range, we can’t expect ultra-slim bezels all around. With the 2.The sides are made using black plastic that looks a tad bit cheap. Battery life being the primary USP of the Redmi 7, you get an octa-core SoC that’s clocked at 1.PerformanceThe Redmi 7 is fitted with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset and paired with an Adreno 506 GPU. Xiaomi is once again paving the way for bringing features of higher priced handsets into the budget segment.