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Make Your iPhone Work Smarter With These 24 Quick iOS Setting Changes
Make Your iPhone Work Smarter With These 24 Quick iOS Setting Changes

CNET

time4 days ago

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  • CNET

Make Your iPhone Work Smarter With These 24 Quick iOS Setting Changes

If you haven't taken a closer look at your iPhone settings lately, you're probably missing out on features that could save time, reduce distractions and personalize your experience in a big way. Every iOS update quietly adds tools and upgrades that make your phone smarter and easier to use -- but only if you know where to find them. Don't miss: 13 Hidden iOS 18.4 iPhone Features You Should Probably Know About From decluttering your home screen to maximizing battery life, we've rounded up 24 iOS settings that let you take full control of your device. Some you may already know, and others might surprise you. Take a Closer Look at the iOS Settings You Should Change Right Now +7 More See all photos 1. Stop apps from tracking your exact location Apps like Doordash and Postmates require your exact location to deliver food to the right location or directly to you. That doesn't mean every application on your iPhone needs to know precisely where you are at every moment. That's why you can prevent an app from tracking your exact location. In the Settings app, choose an application (like Instagram, for example), tap Location and then toggle off Precise Location. Any app with Precise Location off will only know your approximate location, within a few miles. Don't toggle this feature off for apps that require exact location, like food delivery and navigation services. Screenshots by Nelson Aguilar/CNET 2. Turn the back of your iPhone into a button The back of your iPhone can be used as a secret button to activate certain actions such as taking a screenshot, enabling low power mode or running a shortcut that can automatically play music when you arrive at the gym. The Action Button on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, and iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models do the same, but if you have an older model, the back of your iPhone works. The option is hidden deep in your settings; here's how to find it. In the Settings app, go to Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and choose one of two options: double tap or triple tap. You should see a list of actions you can run by tapping the back of your iPhone, like opening your camera, turning on the flashlight and scrolling up and down. Tap an action or shortcut to enable it with Back Tap. Tap on the back of your phone to do all kinds of fancy tricks. Screenshots by Jason Cipriani/CNET 3. Extend the lifespan of your battery On the iPhone 15 and later, head to Settings > Battery > Charging and move the Charge Limit slider. You can choose from 80% all the way up to 100%. (This is the default. Your iPhone will charge to within a few points of your chosen percentage and then stop charging.) Why do this? Well, lithium-ion cells last longer when they spend less time fully charged, which improves its lifespan. Try the 95% option and see how well it works for you throughout the day. If that's more than enough battery life, you can try some of the lower percentage point options. Even with a Charge Limit below 100%, your iPhone will sometimes top up to a full charge so it can recalibrate its battery-percentage readings. Nelson Aguilar/CNET 4. Enable Live Voicemail to get real-time voicemail transcriptions You get a call and don't want to necessarily pick up unless it's important. Unfortunately, the only way you'll know is if you listen to a voicemail left after the call. With iOS 17, you can read a real-time transcription of any voicemail being left. That's right: If someone is leaving you a voicemail, you can read it on your phone and choose to pick up the call, connecting you with the person leaving the voicemail. The Live Voicemail feature isn't on by default, so go to Settings > Phone > Live Voicemail and turn it on. That's it. 5. Bring back full-screen incoming call alerts If your iPhone is unlocked and you receive a phone call, a banner-style notification appears at the top of your screen, with a small photo and name or number of the person calling, and the options to pick up or deny the call. This wasn't always the default option. In the past, incoming calls would take over your entire display when your iPhone was unlocked. It was disruptive, sure, but it also got the job done. The banner may be a welcome change for many because it's more discreet and allows you to use your phone while receiving a call. If for any reason you're not a big fan of the banner and want to revert to the more attention-grabbing full-screen alert, go to Settings > Phone > Incoming Calls and tap Full Screen. This incoming call alert isn't ideal for everyone. Jason Cipriani/CNET 6. Turn off 5G coverage you don't want or have Apple touts a Smart Data feature that's specific to its 5G phones that will automatically switch between 4G LTE and 5G networks based on how you're using your device. You may find that your iPhone's battery drains faster than it did before. If you don't want to sacrifice battery life for faster 5G speeds, shut it down. You can always turn 5G back on when you want it, or when service in your area improves. To turn off 5G on your iPhone, forcing it to always use 4G LTE (even if you have 5G coverage), open the Settings app, then go to Cellular > Primary > Voice & Data and tap LTE. Alternatively, if you want your iPhone to exclusively use a 5G connection when available, you can select 5G On. 5G is nice if you have access, but it can also be a battery hog. Patrick Holland/CNET 7. Fine-tune how much data is used by a 5G connection If you're happy with your 5G performance, here's a network-related setting you should check out. Go to Settings > Cellular > Primary > Data Mode, where you'll find three options: Allow More Data on 5G, Standard and Low Data Mode. Even though you can read brief descriptions below the three settings, they don't paint a complete picture of the first option. According to an Apple support document, allowing more data on 5G will give you high-quality video and FaceTime calls. It also lets your phone download software updates and stream high-definition Apple TV and Apple Music content, and it allows third-party developers to improve their respective apps. The default setting on this page will depend on your carrier and data plan, so it's a good idea to check your iPhone and make sure it's correctly set to your preference. 8. Stop apps from cluttering up your home screen The App Library is a place where you can quickly find and access all of your applications. And while apps are housed here, all newly downloaded apps also appear on your home screen. This may not be a problem if you download apps sparingly, but if you're installing new apps on a consistent basis, they can quickly clutter up your home screen. To stop downloaded apps from appearing on your home screen, go to Settings > Home Screen & App Library and select App Library Only. If you want to find the app, you'll have to swipe left on your home screen until you reach the App Library. This setting will prevent your home screen from getting too messy. Screenshots by Nelson Aguilar/CNET 9. Unlock your phone while wearing a face mask If you wear a mask in public, unlocking your iPhone with Apple's Face ID technology can be frustrating. Because half of your face is covered, Face ID just doesn't work. And while entering your passcode to unlock your phone works, it's not as convenient. With iOS, you have the option to turn on a face unlock feature that makes it easy to unlock your iPhone when you're wearing a face mask. Before the update, you could only unlock your iPhone if you owned an Apple Watch. To unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch, open the Settings app on your iPhone and then open the Face ID & Passcode option. Scroll down until you find the Unlock with Apple Watch section (you must be connected to an Apple Watch for the setting to appear), where you can turn on the feature for any watches linked to your iPhone. If you have an iPhone running iOS 15.4 or later, you can unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask without an Apple Watch. Go to the Settings app and open Face ID & Passcode. From there, you can toggle on the Face ID With a Mask option. It's pretty awesome. You can unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch if Face ID isn't working. Lisa Eadicicco/CNET 10. Put the address bar in Safari back on top The address in Safari migrated to the bottom of the screen a few years back; welcome for those with smaller hands who had difficulty reaching it with one hand at the top. This move might feel more natural, since it's closer to the keyboard and where you typically place your thumbs, it can be off-putting since some people are used to seeing the URL bar near the top of the screen. If you want to put the address bar back at the top of the screen, go to Settings, tap Safari and choose the Single Tab option under the Tabs subheading. 11. Add features that can be used when your iPhone is locked There are times when you might want to have certain info handy even when your phone is locked. That's why Apple allows you to enable some features without having to unlock your devices, such as the notification center, Control Center, the ability to reply to messages and the Wallet app. To customize the features you'd like to access on the lock screen, launch the Settings menu, tap Face ID & Passcode and enter your passcode when prompted. Scroll down until you see the Allow Access When Locked section, and toggle the sliders based on your preferences. You can decide which features you want to access when your phone is locked. Screenshot by Lisa Eadicicco/CNET 12. Make your favorite email app or web browser your default It's not all about Safari. On your iPhone, you have the ability to choose your own default apps, at least for email and web browsing. That means that when you tap a link or an email send button, your iPhone will automatically launch the web browser or email provider of your choosing rather than Safari or Mail. To get started, open the Settings menu and select the app you'd like to set as a default (such as Google Chrome or Outlook). You should then see a button that says Default Mail App or Default Browser App. Tap that option and select the app of your choosing instead of Safari or Mail. You no longer have to use Safari or Mail as default apps. Screenshot by Lisa Eadicicco/CNET 13. Get full notifications on your lock screen The first time you experience Apple's Face ID tech, you'll notice that you can't see the content of new alerts and notifications on the lock screen. For example, instead of seeing who sent you a text message and what it says, you'll only see a generic Messages alert. By default, all iPhones with Apple's Face ID tech will hide the content of an alert until you pick up your phone and unlock it. It's a privacy feature that I rather enjoy, but I also understand how it could be annoying (I've heard a few complaints from readers and family members alike). You can change how notifications appear on your lock screen by going to Settings > Notifications > Show Previews and selecting Always. Conversely, you can select Never if you want to keep the content of your notifications always hidden from the lock screen. 14. Turn off (or on) HDR video for sharing videos The iPhone can record high dynamic range (HDR) video with Dolby Vision. That means your videos are typically brighter, with more accurate colors and improved contrast. That may be ideal for some, but if you don't want videos that are automatically adjusted because you want to do it on your own, there is a way to disable the feature. You can turn off HDR video by going to Settings > Camera > Record Video and turning the switch next to HDR Video to the Off position. Going forward, all videos will be captured in the standard dynamic range. HDR video looks great, but it doesn't work everywhere yet. Screenshots by Jason Cipriani/CNET 15. Customize your home screen with fancy wallpaper Another home screen tweak you should make involves your wallpaper or background. Apple has many wallpapers of its own, with a pretty cool twist. Open the Settings app on your iPhone and select Wallpaper from the list. Make sure the switch labeled "Dark Appearance Dims Wallpaper," which you'll see below the two thumbnail previews of your wallpaper, is turned on. Now, tap Choose a new wallpaper and select either Stills or Live. Look for the circle near the bottom of each wallpaper. It's half black, half white. That circle means that the wallpaper has both light and dark mode versions and will change automatically based on the system status of your phone. You can also set live wallpapers as your background if you're not sold on dark and light mode. On an iPhone with 3D Touch, you can use a third-party app to play longer-duration "Live" photos on your lock screen. GIF by Patrick Holland/CNET 16. Turn on dark mode to save your battery Speaking of dark mode, if you don't want to have to repeatedly adjust your screen's brightness, you can use your phone's dedicated dark mode. Dark mode converts all of the white backgrounds in apps to, more often than not, a black background. In turn, your phone is able to save battery power thanks to the darker colors. Turn it on by going to Settings > Display & Brightness and selecting the Dark option at the top of the screen. You can also just swipe down from the top-right of your iPhone and tap the Dark mode icon in the Control Center. Apple's apps will automatically switch to a dark color scheme, and most third-party apps have also adopted the feature. Dark Mode on the iPhone sure looks good. Jason Cipriani/CNET 17. Manage your notifications with Focus Mode We get a lot of notifications every day, but not all of them are relevant all the time. That's why Apple introduced a feature called Focus Mode. Think of it as a custom Do Not Disturb feature that's tailored to specific circumstances. Focus Mode blocks less relevant alerts while allowing notifications from important people and apps to come through so that you don't miss anything. You can set up different types of Focus Modes for specific circumstances. Apple currently offers options for Do Not Disturb, personal, sleep, work, driving, fitness, gaming, mindfulness and reading, but you can also create your own custom mode. You can schedule Focus Modes so that they turn on automatically when needed and display your status in apps so that others know you have notifications silenced. To get started, open the Settings menu, tap Focus and choose one of the available options to set up your notification preferences. Tap the plus (+) symbol in the top right corner to add a new Focus. 18. Make your screen text bigger or smaller With a couple of taps on your iPhone's screen, you can adjust the font size to make it easier to read. Open Settings and go to Display & Brightness > Text Size where you can use the slider until you're happy with the font size. For a little added oomph, you can turn on Bold Text (it's just below the Text Size button). 19. Add an alternate appearance to Face ID Apple's facial recognition feature, Face ID, constantly learns different aspects of your face with each scan. If you're struggling to get Face ID to consistently recognize you, try the Alternate Appearance option. Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > enter your PIN > Set Up An Alternate Appearance and go through the process of enrolling your face again. Face ID doesn't always get it right. Óscar Gutiérrez/CNET 20. Disable auto-brightness for longer battery charge Your iPhone's screen brightness level can have a big impact on battery life. By default, iOS will automatically adjust the display's brightness based on how much light its ambient sensor detects. If you want to take complete control, you can disable auto brightness, meaning the brightness level will stay where you set it until you adjust it again. Open Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and at the bottom of the page, you'll find a switch to turn off Auto-Brightness. Now, whenever you want to adjust your screen, you can do so by opening Control Center with a swipe up from the bottom of the screen on a device with a home button, or a swipe down from the top-right corner on newer iPhones. Keep your screen dim to save battery life. Screenshots by Jason Cipriani/CNET Now Playing: 11 Hidden Features in iOS 18 06:44 21. Triage your privacy settings The first time you set up an iPhone with all of your apps, you're bombarded with prompts asking for permission to access personal information ranging from tracking your location to your Apple Health information or your camera roll. It's far too easy to get in the habit of approving everything just so you can use the app, but take a few minutes and go through your privacy settings to tailor what each app can and can't see. We walk you through the whole privacy process in two quick steps. Apple has put all of its privacy controls in one place. Jason Cipriani/CNET 22. Use the Control Center to access apps with a swipe or tap The iPhone's Control Center is a convenient spot to quickly change songs, turn on airplane mode, connect to Wi-Fi or start a timer, but there's so much more to it than that. You can quickly turn on your flashlight, check on a timer or start recording your screen with a quick swipe and tap. Customize which apps and features are available in Control Center by opening Settings > Control Center. Remove an option with a tap on the red minus button or add an option by selecting the green addition button. Drag features up or down using the three-line icon on the right side of the screen. I like having quick access to the Wallet app and toggles for low-power mode and dark mode. As a reminder, if you have an iPhone with a home button, like the iPhone SE, you can swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center. If you have an iPhone with Face ID, you'll need to swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen where the battery icon is. Control Center has a lot of potential; you just need to customize it. GIF by Jason Cipriani/CNET 23. Organize alerts with Notification Summary Apple wants to help you manage your notifications in iOS, starting with the Notification Summary feature. Rather than letting notifications pile up on your home screen, you can schedule alerts that aren't urgent to arrive in a bundle at a specific time of day. Important notifications like calls, direct messages and other time-sensitive alerts (like the status of your Uber or Lyft ride, for example) will still appear immediately. To try this out, open Settings, press Notifications and tap Scheduled Summary. 24. Change Siri's voice If you've recently set up a new iPhone, you may have noticed that Siri no longer defaults to a female voice. Instead, you'll be asked which Siri voice you want to use, including several more recent options. Once you've made your selection, Apple will change Siri's voice across all of the devices linked to your Apple ID. You can check out the voice options by going to Settings > Siri & Search > Siri Voice. To learn more, check out our complete guide to changing Siri's sound. Apple also added a gender-neutral Siri voice option for English speakers. A pro iPhone battery tip No matter how many settings you toggle off and on, battery life will always be an issue, especially if you're traveling and don't always have access to your fast charger. If you're constantly on the go and need some juice, consider getting this affordable and slim MagSafe charger that can charge your iPhone from zero to 50% in just 30 minutes. Details $40 at Amazon For more, here are 17 hidden features on our iPhone you should know about and annoying iPhone features you can do something about.

Man wanted by police after opening door naked to DoorDash driver
Man wanted by police after opening door naked to DoorDash driver

USA Today

time28-05-2025

  • USA Today

Man wanted by police after opening door naked to DoorDash driver

Man wanted by police after opening door naked to DoorDash driver When Harris County sheriff's deputies went to the man's apartment, they knocked on his door for several minutes, but no one answered, court documents say. Show Caption Hide Caption Customers who don't tip may have to wait longer for their orders Doordash announced it will begin to test warning customers who don't usually tip: you may be waiting longer to get your food. Straight Arrow News A Houston man is wanted by police after he allegedly opened the door for a DoorDash delivery driver while completely nude, according to court documents. The 53-year-old was charged with indecent exposure after the incident, a complaint obtained by USA TODAY says, which occurred around 1:56 p.m. CT on May 19. The DoorDash driver told a responding Harris County sheriff deputy on the day of the incident that she was delivering the man a 24-pack of Budweiser beer, the complaint says. When the driver arrived at the address for the delivery order, she recalled walking to the apartment when she noticed the door was halfway open, the court document continued. When the driver knocked on the door, a 210-pound male with long hair opened the door "fully naked," the complaint reads. The woman told the deputy she "felt really uncomfortable and was in shock" due to the man's privates being visible to her, according to the court document. The DoorDash driver told the man to put on some clothes, but the man ignored her for a couple of seconds and stood by the door naked while giggling, the complaint says. The delivery driver then told him again to "put some (expletive) clothes on," and that's when the man went inside his apartment and left her standing at the front door, the court document continued. DoorDash delivery driver noticed man following her Instead of staying at the door for the man to possibly return, the delivery driver told the responding deputy that she decided to leave and call DoorDash to report the incident from her vehicle, according to the complaint. Upon walking back to her car, the delivery driver said she noticed the man following her wearing red shorts, a gray t-shirt and a hat, the charging complaint says. Once in her car, the driver said she saw the man walk in the opposite direction from her. The delivery driver then went to the man's apartment's leasing office to report him and call 911, the complaint reads. The leasing office told the woman that they had several incidents with the man in the past, but they did not expound on what type of incidents, the court document states. When Harris County sheriff's deputies went to the man's apartment, they knocked on his door for several minutes, but no one answered, the complaint says. As of May 28, the man is still not in custody, court records show. USA TODAY contacted DoorDash on May 28, and a spokesperson said they are working on a statement. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@

DoorDash to purchase UK rival Deliveroo for $3.9B
DoorDash to purchase UK rival Deliveroo for $3.9B

Yahoo

time07-05-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

DoorDash to purchase UK rival Deliveroo for $3.9B

DoorDash will purchase British rival Deliveroo for $3.85 billion, the companies announced on Tuesday after resuming negotiations last month. Deliveroo was approached by DoorDash with a 180 pence per share proposal, which was confirmed as the final offer, boosting Deliveroo by about 2% to 175.6 pence per share. Previous talks had stalled over disputes about Deliveroo's valuation. DoorDash said it would not make a better offer unless a third party emerged with a competing bid. Doordash Partners With Pay Later Service Klarna To Offer Us Customers Flexible Financing DoorDash will purchase British rival Deliveroo for $3.85 billion after negotiations resumed last month. The acquisition will help DoorDash grow its market share in Europe as it competes against Uber Eats and Just Eat. Deliveroo's largest markets are Britain and Ireland, making up 62% of the value of its orders in its latest quarter. Read On The Fox Business App Deliveroo's shares have struggled since their trading debut in 2021, when it was sold at 390 pence while meal delivery services were bolstered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company then saw its shares dip by as much as 30% shortly after its trading began, marking one of the worst trading debuts on the London Stock Exchange, and its shares have since continued to drop. Doordash To Pay New York Delivery Workers Nearly $17M For Using Tips To Subsidize Wages Previous talks had stalled over disputes about Deliveroo's valuation. "Following careful consideration, the Deliveroo Independent Committee has unanimously decided to recommend this offer, considering it to be in the interests of all our shareholders and wider stakeholders," company chair Claudia Arney said in a statement. Deliveroo said it has received undertakings of support from investors holding about 15.4% of the shares, including from founder and chief executive Will Shu, Greenoaks and DST Global. Amazon, Deliveroo's largest investor with a 14.38% stake in the company, was absent from the list. The acquisition will help DoorDash grow its market share in Europe as it competes against Uber Eats and Just Eat. Shu, who co-founded Deliveroo in 2013 and heads the company, is set to receive about $229.7 million for his 6.4% stake. Last year, DoorDash and Deliveroo had orders worth about $90 billion combined, according to the companies. Reuters contributed to this report. Original article source: DoorDash to purchase UK rival Deliveroo for $3.9B

Two of Britain's oldest bread brands in bombshell merger talks to combine their bakeries
Two of Britain's oldest bread brands in bombshell merger talks to combine their bakeries

Scottish Sun

time06-05-2025

  • Business
  • Scottish Sun

Two of Britain's oldest bread brands in bombshell merger talks to combine their bakeries

TWO of Britain's oldest and best-known bread brands reckon they might make more dough if they combine their bakeries. Kingsmill owner Associated British Foods yesterday confirmed it was in talks with the owner of Hovis. 3 Kingsmill owner Associated British Foods yesterday confirmed it was in talks with the owner of Hovis 3 Kingsmill, promoted here by Mel & Sue, has had a tough time financially Credit: YouTube Hovis, which is still known for its classic boy on a bike advert, traces its roots to 1886. It was bought by Endless, a turnaround firm, from Bisto-maker Premier Foods five years ago. The talks come a week after ABF said that it had launched a strategic review of its Allied Bakeries business, which includes Kingsmill, amid slowing sales and a squeeze on profits. Bakeries have been struggling for the past decade as health- conscious Brits are eating less white bread, opting for breakfast cereals instead of toast. Non-gluten diets have also been on the rise. Brits now eat half the amount of bread they did 50 years ago, according to recent research. A combination between Kingsmill and Hovis would see the combined company overtake current market leader Warburtons, which has boosted its sales with crumpets, wraps and muffins as loaf sales falter across the industry. Meanwhile, intense competition in supermarkets has also limited the ability for bread-makers to increase prices as shoppers often use the price of a loaf of as an indicator for whether or not a supermarket is more expensive than a rival. ABF said: 'Allied Bakeries continues to face a very challenging market. We are evaluating strategic options for Allied Bakeries against this backdrop and we remain committed to increasing long-term shareholder value.' The potential deal has been called 'survival through scale' by Anubhav Malhotra, an analyst at Panmure Liberum, who said that the two companies may 'struggle to remain viable independently'. He said: 'Allied Bakeries has faced ongoing challenges amid a highly competitive UK bakery market, characterised by competition for volumes, a price-sensitive consumer and retail landscape conditions under which Hovis also reported an operating loss last year.' Shopping discounts - How to make savings and find the best bargains Allied Bakeries, founded in 1935, makes around £400million in sales a year, but is thought to have made a loss of £30million in 2023. By comparison, Hovis made revenues of £478million and an operating loss of £3.5million. Meanwhile, rival Warburtons made a £34.3million profit on £711million of sales during the same period. However, a combination of Kingsmill and Hovis would likely attract scrutiny from the Competition and Markets Authority. Deliveroo swallowed up THE boss of Deliveroo yesterday shrugged off the takeaway company's bumpy ride on the London stock market as it was swallowed by a much larger American rival. Doordash bought the firm for £2.9billion — just over a third of what investors paid to back its £7.6billion London listing four years ago. 3 Doordash has snapped up Deliveroo for £2.9bn — about a third of its £7.6billion London listing four years ago Credit: Alamy Will Shu, who founded Deliveroo in 2013, told The Sun 'shares go up and shares go down', adding: 'I'm proud of what we have achieved as a company.' Shares in Deliveroo crashed after its stock market debut in 2021. Despite expanding its business into delivering goods for supermarkets, the firm has never clawed back to its listing price. Mr Shu, an ex-banker, will make around £185million from cashing in his shares in the takeover and could stay with the business. Staff, who own 36million shares, will share a £65million windfall. But up to 800 jobs may be at risk as a result of the takeover. Amazon, which bought a 13 per cent stake in Deliveroo when it was valued at £5.2billion, declined to comment. The shelf hackers THE CO-OP said it was 'working around the clock' to battle a cyber attack that has left gaps on shelves and payment problems in stores. It has been hit by the same hackers as M&S, which has been impacted since Easter and cannot take online orders. The Co-op admitted a 'small number of stores' could only accept cash after problems with contactless payments on Monday and yesterday. Some have missing items, because deliveries have not arrived as stock ordering systems have been taken offline. Services in slump THE UK's service sector has shrunk for the first time in a year and a half as uncertainty from Trump's tariffs triggered overseas firms to halve orders. The purchasing managers index (PMI) hit 49.0 in April, down from 52.5 in March. Under 50 shows contraction. New work from abroad fell at its fastest rate since February 2021. And smaller services firms also highlighted higher costs and staff reductions caused by the Budget. More than a fifth expect activity to fall in the next year. Tim Moore at S&P Global Market Intelligence said: 'Heightened uncertainty weighed on order books.' Car sale nosedive SALES of new cars slumped by more than 10 per cent last month on the back of changes to tax rules for electric cars. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 120,331 new vehicles were registered in April. The industry blamed the fall on people rushing to buy electric vehicles earlier in the year before a tax deadline that added £425 a year to the cost of 'expensive cars' from April 1. Electric car registrations still rose by 8 per cent in April, but their market share is significantly below the Government's Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate. SHARES BARCLAYS down 2.95 to 298.10 down 2.95 to 298.10 BP up 4.85 to 355.15 up 4.85 to 355.15 CENTRICA up 1.25 to 159.15 up 1.25 to 159.15 HSBC up 1.10 to 846.50 up 1.10 to 846.50 LLOYDS up 1.04 to 71.62 up 1.04 to 71.62 M&S down 17.60 to 360.20 down 17.60 to 360.20 NATWEST down 4.00 to 478.00 down 4.00 to 478.00 ROYAL MAIL down 1.20 to 360.00 down 1.20 to 360.00 SAINSBURY'S up 9.00 to 272.40 up 9.00 to 272.40 SHELL down 52.50 to 2434.00 down 52.50 to 2434.00 TESCO up 5.80 to 376.80

Stock Movers: Palantir, Ford Fall, Doordash Down on Expansion Efforts
Stock Movers: Palantir, Ford Fall, Doordash Down on Expansion Efforts

Bloomberg

time06-05-2025

  • Automotive
  • Bloomberg

Stock Movers: Palantir, Ford Fall, Doordash Down on Expansion Efforts

Ford (F) dropped after the automaker suspended its full-year financial guidance and said President Donald Trump's auto tariffs will reduce 2025 adjusted earnings before interest and taxes by about $1.5 billion on a net basis. Palantir (PLTR) fell after the company's financial results failed to meet investors' lofty expectations. The company bumped its 2025 revenue forecast to about $3.9 billion, representing growth of 36% from last year. Doordash (DASH) is down after the delivery company announced earnings and more expansion efforts, including deals to buy both SevenRooms and Deliveroo. (Source: Bloomberg)

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