Tim Hardwick
Tim is a Senior Editor at MacRumors and has been writing for the site since 2016. Formerly a magazine journalist, his work has appeared in over 30 newsstand print publications and online brands covering a range of topics, from the latest trends in technology to the mysteries of ancient history.
Based in the UK, Tim's current role at MacRumors involves editorial oversight and how tos, in addition to covering daily news and contributing occasional reviews. Tim can be reached at tim@macrumors.com, Telegram (@waxeditorial) or Twitter.
Based in the UK, Tim's current role at MacRumors involves editorial oversight and how tos, in addition to covering daily news and contributing occasional reviews. Tim can be reached at tim@macrumors.com, Telegram (@waxeditorial) or Twitter.
Tim Hardwick's Articles
When Is the iPhone 15 Apple Event?
Update August 29: Apple has announced it will be holding an event on Tuesday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time where we're expecting to see the iPhone 15 lineup, updated Apple Watch models, and perhaps some other announcements.
When Will the iPhone 15 Be Released?
How Much Will the iPhone 15 Cost?
Apple is currently expected to unveil the iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9,...
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GoodNotes 6 Brings AI-Powered Handwriting Spellcheck and Autocomplete Features
Popular note-taking app and PDF editor GoodNotes has received its first major update in four years, introducing new AI-powered handwriting recognition features, a marketplace for digital stationery, new pen gestures, and more.
The sixth version builds on Goodnotes 5's iPad handwriting recognition by adding AI-powered Spellcheck, which draws heavily on the neural engine in Apple silicon to...
iPhone 15 Event to Use Same Pre-Recorded Format as Last Year
Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 event on September 12 will adopt the same format as last year's iPhone event, involving an in-person component with members of the media invited to Apple Park, a pre-recorded video presentation, and hands-on time with Apple's new products afterwards, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
In a post-pandemic 2023, some may have hoped that Apple would hold a...
Apple 'Magic Battery' Will Power Vision Pro Headset
Apple is calling the Vision Pro headset's external battery pack a "Magic Battery," based on code references found in tvOS beta 5.
Previously referred to as "MagSafe Battery Pack" for its similarity to the iPhone battery pack of the same name, the Magic Battery provides Apple's mixed reality headset with two hours of tethered power. New references to the name were spotted by independent Apple ...
iOS: Crossfade Between Songs in Apple Music
In iOS 18 and later, Apple Music has several features that should make using the Music app and the Apple Music streaming service in general a more enjoyable and immersive experience.
One Apple Music feature in particular that rival music streaming services have had for some time is the ability to crossfade tracks, and now you can do exactly that in Apple Music, so that the audio...
iOS 17: How to View Song Credits in Apple Music
In iOS 17, Apple Music has got some new features that should make using the Music app and the Apple Music streaming service in general a more enjoyable experience.
One new new feature in particular is an option to view song credits for any song that is playing, searched for, or in a playlist. Credits show all of the performing artists, composition artists, and people involved in...
$5 Billion Google Lawsuit Over 'Incognito Mode' Tracking Moves Closer to Trial
A California judge has denied Google's request for summary judgement in a class action lawsuit alleging that it secretly tracked the online activity of Chrome users even when they were using the browser in its privacy-oriented Incognito mode (via The Verge).
The lawsuit was filed in June 2020 by users alleging that Google hoovers up user data in Incognito mode through Google Analytics,...
Apple to Invest in British Chip Designer Arm on Initial Public Offering
Apple plans to invest in British chip design company Arm when owner Softbank Group floats its shares in an initial public offering on the Nasdaq in September, reports Nikkei Asia.
The chip designer's market capitalization by that time is expected to be more than $60 billion, which would make it the world's biggest initial public offering so far this year.
SoftBank will officially apply to...
Images of Alleged iPhone 15 USB-C Connector Parts Leak Online
Alleged images of iPhone 15 USB-C connector ports have today been leaked online, in yet another indication that Apple is this year preparing to make the switch from Lightning to the USB-C charging standard.
The consolidated images below, shared by leakers @lipilipsi and @John011235 on X (formerly Twitter), purportedly show the USB-C connector ports attached to the flexible PCB component...
10 Hidden Easter Eggs in macOS
In computing lore, an Easter egg typically refers to a secret message, image, or feature intentionally left in software, often (but not always) hidden in plain sight. Since the 1970s, programmers have used them to credit unheralded developers, reference pop culture, sneak games into productivity apps, and generally inject a little bit of humanity into their code.
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When Will New Apple Watch Models Be Released in 2023?
Update August 29: Apple has announced it will be holding an event on Tuesday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time where we're expecting to see the iPhone 15 lineup, updated Apple Watch models, and perhaps some other announcements. The new Apple Watch models should become available to order within a few days to weeks of the event.
Apple in September 2023 will announce its latest four iPhone ...
When Will the iPhone 15 Be Released?
Update August 29: Apple has announced it will be holding an event on Tuesday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time where we're expecting to see the iPhone 15 lineup, updated Apple Watch models, and perhaps some other announcements. The new iPhone models should become available to order within a few days of the event.
Apple in September 2023 will announce its latest four iPhone flagship...
iPhone 15 Pro Models to Come With 2TB Storage Option, Claims Rumor
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro models will be available with a new 2TB maximum storage option, claims a new rumor coming out of China.
According to news aggregator account "yeux1122" on the Korean Naver blog, a supplier source has confirmed that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will be available with double the maximum storage capacity as the iPhone 14 Pro models.
In addition, MacRumors...
Apple May Be Testing an M3 Mac Mini, Based on Developer Logs
Apple may be actively testing an M3 version of the Mac mini, based on specifications found in third-party developer logs and reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said Apple is testing a Mac under model identifier "Mac 15,12" that includes eight CPU cores (consisting of four efficiency cores and four performance cores), 10 graphics processor cores,...
Kuo: iPhone 16 Pro Models to Adopt Stacked Camera Sensor Design
Apple's iPhone 16 series next year will adopt a stacked rear camera sensor design across the lineup, following similar adoption in this year's standard iPhone 15 models, according to 底並恢復成長與產品組合快速改善-sonys-capacity-will-remain-dd387a74afe">Apple industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
This year's lower-end iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models are expected to feature a 48-megapixel rear camera lens...
How to Download Safari 17 Beta for macOS Ventura and Monterey
Apple is now allowing Mac users running macOS Ventura and macOS Monterey to try out its latest Safari 17 browser before it officially launches alongside macOS Sonoma in the fall. Keep reading to learn what's new and how to download it.
Last month, Apple quietly began making beta versions of Safari 17 available to download as a standalone package. Prior to this, the only way to try out the...
iOS 17: How to Delete iMessage Apps
In iOS 17, Apple not only added several new Messages features, but it also tweaked the design of the Messages app to give it a cleaner look.
Now, all iMessage apps and tools like the camera and photo options can be accessed by tapping a "+" button above the keyboard and to the left of the text input field.
Tapping the "+" button brings up a menu column. From the top, the default order of ...
iOS 17: How to Organize Your iMessage Apps in Messages
In iOS 17, Apple not only added several new Messages features, but it also tweaked the design of the Messages app to give it a cleaner look.
Now, all iMessage apps and tools like the camera and photo options can be accessed by tapping a "+" button above the keyboard and to the left of the text input field.
Tapping the "+" button brings up a menu column, which has a default order of...
iOS 17: How to Catch Up in a Messages Chat
Apple recognizes that to keep its Messages chat service competitive with rivals, the platform needs to be convenient and as easy to use as possible. That's why in iOS 17, it has added a new button to the app to help users keep track of conversations.
In a world where almost everyone you know has a smartphone, keeping abreast of developments among friends, family, and colleagues can be a...
Samsung Begins Mass Producing OLED Displays for iPhone 15
Apple's main OLED supplier Samsung has received mass production approval for the displays for all four models in Apple's iPhone 15 series, which are expected to be released in September.
Korean-language based The Elec reports that Samsung Display was granted approval on August 1, ahead of rivals LG Display and BOE. LG Display, which is supplying OLED panels for both iPhone 15 Pro models, has ...
