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Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
iOS 18.6 is live — change these 10 hidden settings now to supercharge your iPhone
iOS 18.6 : Apple has just released iOS 18.6, likely the last major update before iOS 26 arrives this fall, as per a report. Along with important bug fixes and security improvements, this update is the perfect opportunity to fine-tune your iPhone and unlock some powerful but lesser-known features that can make a real difference in your day-to-day experience, as per a CNET report. Whether you've just installed the update or haven't explored your settings in a while, here are 10 hidden iOS 18 tweaks that can boost your iPhone's performance, privacy, and ease of use; most take less than a minute to set up, as compiled by CNET. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Operations Management healthcare others Data Analytics MCA Public Policy Finance Product Management Leadership Others Management PGDM CXO MBA Project Management Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing Data Science Healthcare Design Thinking Degree Cybersecurity Technology Data Science Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details 1. Customize your Mail app experience The new Mail categories sort your emails into Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions, but if you prefer a simple chronological inbox, you can switch off categories or choose to view all mail in one list, according to the report. ALSO READ: Texas AI centers guzzle 463 million gallons, now residents are asked to cut back on showers Live Events 2. Personalize the lock screen buttons For the first time, you can replace the flashlight and camera shortcuts on the lock screen with other useful functions like Shazam music recognition, Dark Mode, or even a shortcut to your Wallet, as per CNET. ALSO READ: Pentagon's new missile could checkmate China — why everyone's talking about it 3. Prioritize important notifications with Apple Intelligence Under Settings > Notifications, enable 'Prioritize Notifications' so your iPhone highlights alerts from contacts or apps you care about most, helping reduce distraction from less important messages, according to the CNET report. 4. Reprogram the Action button on newer iPhones If you have an iPhone 15 Pro or later, you can now customize the Action button to perform a variety of tasks beyond silent mode, including launching the camera, controlling Apple TV, or using Shazam, as per CNET. 5. Rearrange your home screen with more freedom iOS 18 lets you move app icons almost anywhere on the grid, so your favorite wallpaper won't get hidden. You can also apply Dark Mode to the entire home screen, tint all icons a unified color, or even enlarge icons while hiding their labels, according to the report by CNET. 6. Customize Control Center like never before Make Control Center your own by rearranging controls, resizing buttons for more info, and adding new options. Plus, it now spans multiple screens, so you can prioritize what's most useful to you, as per the report. 7. Lock or hide sensitive apps To keep prying eyes away, you can require Face ID or Touch ID to open certain apps. For even more privacy, apps can be hidden from your home screen and stored in a locked folder within the App Library, as per the CNET report. 8. Stop videos from looping automatically If you're tired of videos replaying endlessly in the Photos app, simply go to Settings > Photos and turn off Loop Videos. You can also disable Auto-Play Motion for videos to avoid auto-playing altogether, according to the report. 9. Zoom in on your calendar for better planning In Month view, pinch to zoom and see your schedule from colored bars to detailed event names. The Day view also offers a new Multi Day option, showing two days side by side without switching to landscape, as per CNET. 10. Enhance dialogue in the TV app Struggling to hear conversations in movies or shows? While watching, tap the audio settings and enable 'Enhance Dialogue' to reduce background noise and boost speech clarity, as per the CNET report. FAQs Can I change the lock screen buttons like the flashlight or camera? Yes. iOS 18 lets you swap those buttons for things like Shazam, Dark Mode, or Wallet. Just long-press your lock screen, tap Customize, and pick what you want, as per the CNET report. Is it possible to lock apps so no one else can open them? Yes. Long-press the app icon and choose to require Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. You can even hide apps in a locked folder in the App Library, as per the CNET report.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Why are tsunami waves hitting Japan after Kamchatka earthquake smaller, but those barreling towards Hawaii, Ecuador nearly 10 feet high?
Tsunami waves have started to crash along the coast of Russia's far east and some islands and Japan following the world's sixth-most powerful earthquake on the Pacific Ocean seafloor in Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday. Hawaii in the US including the country's and Canada's western coast are also bracing for powerful waves as warnings and watches have been issued for many regions. The massive earthquake on July 30 measuring 8.8 according to the US Geological Survey (USGS) had its epicenter nearly 74 miles (119 kilometers) southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. The quake's depth was 20.7 kilometers, prompting the USGS to issue tsunami warnings. Even parts of South America including Ecuador have issued tsunami warnings for regions along the Pacific coast. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Operations Management CXO Design Thinking Project Management Technology Others Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence Public Policy others PGDM Finance healthcare Management Data Science Product Management Degree Digital Marketing MBA Healthcare Leadership Data Science Cybersecurity MCA Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details USGS warning says Hawaii could face tsunami waves more than 3 meters (10 feet) high along some of its eastern coasts. The region along with Russia's far east and Ecuador are likely to face the most ferocious tsunami waves even though the US state and the South American nation are several thousands of kilometers away from the earthquake epicenter. Also Read: Tsunami waves slam Japan's Hokkaido and Russia's Kuril Islands after massive 8.8 quake off Kamchatka; Hawaii, Alaska on high alert Japan's northern regions and Russia's Kuril Island were the first to be hit by tsunami waves after the quake. But the waves were enormous as expected. The waves which crashed into the above-mentioned regions were only about 1 to 1.5 feet high, even though the initial forecast was they would reach a height of up to 10 feet (3 meters). These regions are closest to the quake epicenter in Kamchatka Peninsula with Japan's northern islands just 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) away. What US Tsunami Warning Syatem says? However, US Tsunami Warning System maintains that Hawaii and Ecuador will face much bigger tsunami waves. While Hawaii is more that 3,000 miles (4,800 kilometers) away from the epicenter, Ecuador lies 8,000 miles (12,800 km) away from Kamchatka Peninsula. Live Events So why are the tsunami waves hitting Japan smaller and those expected in Hawaii and Ecuador much higher? According to seismologists, the strength and height of a tsunami depends on the nature and direction of the earthquake. When an earthquake strikes under water on a sea or ocean floor, it displaces huge quantities of water resulting in a tsunami. The height and strength is directly dependent on the direction of the water displacement. Also Read: Massive earthquake of magnitude 8.8 strikes Russia's far east, biggest since 2011; details inside The tsunami waves are pushed in the direction of the fault line rupture due to the quake. So the strongest and highest tsunami waves move out in one direction. While the seismic waves travel in all directions and the waves rise across all the basins, the maximum energy is in the direction of the rupture. The Kamchatka earthquake released the maximum energy towards Hawaii and Ecuador. So, seismologists predict the highest tsunami waves will hit these regions even though they are several thousands of miles away from the quake. The first waves will reach Hawaii around 7:17 p.m. HST (1:17 a.m. ET). These are expected to be 10 feet (3 meters) high. Other coasts in Hawaii will also be hit by waves reaching up to 3 to 9 feet (1-3 meters). Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ukraine drone attacks instill fear in Vladimir Putin: Russian President feels unsafe in Moscow's Red Square, walks with anti-drone launcher
Ukraine Drone Attacks instill fear in Vladimir Putin. The Russian President, feeling unsafe in Moscow's Red Square, walks with a security agent carrying an anti-drone launcher . Putin was filmed walking in Red Square recently. This occurred after the sudden cancellation of Navy Day. The event and related developments have raised questions about Putin's security fears, Russia's ongoing war losses, and US President Donald Trump's new peace deadline. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Operations Management Leadership Artificial Intelligence Technology Others Degree Data Science Data Science healthcare Design Thinking others Product Management Management Project Management CXO Data Analytics Public Policy Cybersecurity PGDM Digital Marketing Finance Healthcare MCA MBA Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details Russian President Vladimir Putin Walks With Drone Defense Gear Footage captured in Moscow shows President Vladimir Putin walking near military personnel while a secret service officer holds a 'Yolka' drone interceptor. The Yolka is a 'fire and forget' device used to bring down explosive drones. The launcher appeared ready to use and was partially covered by a bag. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist: The Best Method for a Flat Stomach After 50 (It's Genius!) Lulutox Undo Another agent was also seen carrying what is believed to be Putin's nuclear briefcase , a device used to authorize atomic strikes. The event took place around two months ago during Victory Day celebrations. Also Read: Solar Eclipse Rumors NASA Clarification: Will the world go dark on August 2, 2025 or 2027? See when will next total solar eclipse happen Live Events Russia's Navy Day Parade Cancelled Over Drone Fears Russia's Navy Day parade, traditionally held in July, was canceled at the last moment. Instead of a large naval show, smaller events were conducted. The Kremlin stated the decision was based on 'security reasons' due to ongoing threats from Ukraine. The Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation said the cancellation shows how the war has impacted everyday life in Russia. The center added that symbolic events like the Navy Day parade no longer feel safe on Russian soil. Ukraine's Continued Naval Strikes Since the beginning of the invasion in 2022, Ukraine has conducted multiple drone and missile attacks on Russian naval forces. These have resulted in the destruction or damage of many ships in the Black Sea. Ukrainian officials claim that 34 percent of Russia's 184 warships in the region have been disabled. In 2024, Ukraine destroyed Russia's last missile cruiser in the Black Sea, the 'Zyklon,' along with the minesweeper Kovrovets. In April, the Ukrainian Navy also hit the Kommuna, Russia's oldest active ship. Also Read: Ozzy Osbourne Funeral: How to watch The Osbournes online and see funeral procession date, route, start time and live performance Russia's Only Aircraft Carrier Decommissioned Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov , is expected to be decommissioned. Work on the vessel was stopped earlier this month. It is now likely to be scrapped. The ship's future reflects broader issues with Russia's military fleet amid repeated Ukrainian attacks. US President Donald Trump Cuts Peace Deadline US President Donald Trump has issued a new warning to Putin. Speaking at a press conference in Scotland with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump said he was 'very disappointed' in Putin. He reduced the earlier 50-day peace deadline to just 10 to 12 days from Monday. This sets the new deadline around August 6–8. Trump added that if a peace deal is not reached, the US will impose secondary sanctions on countries buying oil from Russia. However, he still believes a peace deal could happen. FAQs Why was Putin seen with an anti-drone device? Putin was escorted with a drone launcher likely due to ongoing drone threats linked to the Ukraine conflict and fears of attacks during public appearances. What is the new peace deadline set by Trump for Putin? Trump reduced the deadline from 50 days to around 10–12 days starting July 29, placing the final date around August 6–8.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
US goods trade deficit hits nearly two-year low as imports tumble
The U.S. trade deficit in goods narrowed to the lowest level in nearly two years in June as imports fell sharply, cementing economists' expectations that trade likely accounted for much of an anticipated rebound in economic growth in the second quarter. While the unexpected contraction reported by the Commerce Department on Tuesday could prompt economists to upgrade their gross domestic product estimates for last quarter, the steep decline in imports flagged slowing domestic demand. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Operations Management Artificial Intelligence healthcare MBA Data Science PGDM Finance Product Management Leadership Degree Design Thinking Project Management Public Policy Healthcare Technology Management Data Science CXO Data Analytics Others MCA Digital Marketing Cybersecurity others Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details Imports surged in the first quarter as businesses rushed to beat higher prices from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on foreign merchandise, contributing to the first decline in GDP in three years. The Trump administration has announced a number of trade deals which economists said could help to ease uncertainty. "This lends upside risk for our (GDP) forecast," said Matthew Martin, a senior U.S. economist at Oxford Economics. "As trade policy uncertainty eases, imports and exports may begin to find their troughs in the second half of the year and become less volatile." The goods trade gap narrowed 10.8% to $86.0 billion last month, the lowest level since September 2023, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the goods trade deficit would rise to $98.20 billion. Live Events Imports of goods decreased $11.5 billion, or 4.2%, to $264.2 billion, the lowest level since March 2024. The decline was led by a 12.4% plunge in consumer goods imports. Industrial supplies imports, which include crude oil and non-monetary gold, slumped 5.5%. Imports of foods, feeds and beverages fell 1.1%, while those of motor vehicles decreased 2.0%. But capital goods imports rose 0.6%. Goods exports slipped $1.1 billion, or 0.6%, to $178.2 billion. They were held back by an 8.1% drop in exports of industrial supplies. But exports of capital goods shot up 4.7%, while shipments of foods, feeds and beverages increased 4.0%. Shipments of consumer goods advanced 1.5%. The government is scheduled to publish its advance estimate of second-quarter GDP on Wednesday. A Reuters survey of economists forecasts that GDP rebounded at a 2.4% rate in the April-June period after contracting at a 0.5% in the first three months of this year. Though a reversal is expected in the trade deficit after it sliced off a record 4.61 percentage points from GDP in the first quarter, some of the boost to growth was likely partially offset by businesses drawing down on some of the imports, which had landed in warehouses as inventory. The Census Bureau report also showed wholesale inventories increased 0.2% in June after declining by 0.3% in May. Stocks at retailers rose 0.3%, matching May's gain. They were driven by a 0.9% increase in motor vehicle stocks. Excluding motor vehicles, retail inventories were unchanged. This component goes into the GDP calculation.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jamie Lee Curtis reveals stunning truth why her mother would have been 'incredibly' upset about Oscar-winning role
Jamie Lee Curtis thinks she is like her mom "in many, many ways" and revealed why her iconic mom, Janet Leigh, would not have been happy with her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once . "My mother's been gone a long time. And today I have a freedom to be myself that my mother's generation would never have allowed," Curtis, 66, said while speaking to People about Leigh. Janet Leigh died at the age of 77 in 2004 following a successful acting career. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Operations Management PGDM others Digital Marketing Healthcare Cybersecurity CXO Public Policy Others healthcare Management Design Thinking Finance Technology Project Management Data Analytics Product Management MCA Leadership Degree MBA Artificial Intelligence Data Science Data Science Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details "My mother would've been incredibly upset at EverythingEverywhere All at Once and how I looked." The 66-year-old actress is the daughter of screen idols Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, and Jamie admits that she could see a lot of herself in her mom. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Benefits of Trading Bitcoin CFDs IC Markets Learn More Undo ALSO READ: Julian Brown missing: Atlanta inventor posts disturbing social media post before his 'disappearance'. Who is he? Jamie Lee Curtis on her mother Janet Leigh The Hollywood star - who has been married to Christopher Guest since 1984 - told People: "I tried to do everything not to be my mother. And, of course, I'm very much like my mother in many, many, ways. Live Events "My admiration for her has swelled as my disappointments have lessened. I know that my mother was so proud of me and and what I've achieved, that she respected my husband's work and was thrilled to be a grandma." After noting that Leigh would have "loathed" Curtis' unkempt and aged appearance in the movie, she explained that her mother's "generation was so much about your body and what you look like." ALSO READ: New Covid variant symptoms seen in US amid surge in summer wave: Check symptoms and states at the highest risk "And the beauty. The beauty is just who she was. That's what her life was. My mother was literally jaw dropping," she continued. "But I think that would've been very hard for her to see me with my tummy sticking out. Or in [the film] Last Showgirl, for her to see me in that dressing room at 66 years old. That really would've upset her. I know her very well. I have accepted myself in a much bigger way than I think she felt she was allowed to, through her generation." Jamie Lee Curtis won best supporting actress at the 2023 Oscars for her role in Everywhere All at Once, in which she starred as an office worker who didn't put much effort into her appearance. Jamie believes her mom's generation was more image-orientated than her own. And she thinks that Janet would've disliked her appearance in The Last Showgirl, too. ALSO READ: 'Made me a meme': Ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron to sue Coldplay over viral kiss cam controversy. Chris Martin reacts The veteran actress - who remains one of Hollywood's most bankable stars - explained: "Her generation was so much about your body and what you look like. And the beauty. The beauty is just who she was. That's what her life was. "My mother was literally jaw dropping. But I think that would've been very hard for her to see me with my tummy sticking out. Or in [the film] Last Showgirl, for her to see me in that dressing room at 66 years old. That really would've upset her. "I know her very well. I have accepted myself in a much bigger way than I think she felt she was allowed to, through her generation."
