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
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 ...
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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 ...
How to Remove Tracking Information From URLs in Safari
Starting in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, Safari can remove tracking parameters from URLs in order to prevent cross-website tracking. Keep reading to learn how it works and how to control the setting for both Private and non-Private Browsing modes.
Apple has updated Safari in its latest operating systems so that now it can remove tracking parameters in web addresses. When a tracking...
Twitter Finally Turns to 'X' on Apple's App Store
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has updated its official app on Apple's App Store to conform with the new branding that was announced last weekend by billionaire owner Elon Musk.
Instead of "Let's talk" – Twitter's original tagline – "Blaze your glory!" is the curious subtitle on X's iOS App Store listing, which describes the app as "the trusted digital town...
This Year's New Apple Watch Ultra Could Feature Case Color Options
Apple could potentially offer its upcoming second-generation Apple Watch Ultra in a new darker color option that it originally tested for last year's model but ultimately canceled, according to well-connected Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman.
Apple does not offer case color options for the current Apple Watch Ultra, but the company reportedly considered offering the premium device in a "dark...
Apple Plans to Reduce iPad Bezel Sizes, Just Like on iPhone 15 Pro Models
Apple is shrinking the bezels on its upcoming iPhone 15 Pro models using a special manufacturing process, and the company also plans to use the same technology to reduce screen borders on future iPads, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman.
Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says Apple is using low-injection pressure over-molding, or LIPO, to shrink the display border...
Kuo: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus to Feature 48-Megapixel Camera That Can Capture More Light
The lower-end iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models launching later this year will feature a 48-megapixel rear camera lens with a new stacked sensor design that can capture more light, according to Apple industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Writing on his 代的最大受益者-will-semis-and-smatsens-high-end-cis-market-7b5f71431765">Medium blog, Kuo said Apple has been able to overcome yield issues of the new...
Everything New in iOS 17 Beta 4
Apple has released the fourth beta of the upcoming iOS 17 software release to developers for testing purposes, and like almost all new betas, the operating system brings a number of small tweaks and changes as Apple refines the software ahead of launch.
Here's everything new that we've found so far in the fourth beta of iOS 17.
NameDrop Toggle
In the AirDrop menu in Settings, Apple has...
Apple's 'My Photo Stream' Service Shuts Down on Wednesday, Here's What You Need to Do
Apple last month announced that its "My Photo Stream" service is set to shut down on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, which means customers who are still using that feature need to transition to using iCloud Photos before that date. Keep reading to learn what it means for you and whether you need to take action.
What is My Photo Stream?
Originally launched in 2011, My Photo Stream is a free...
How to Save an Audio Message as a Voice Memo on iPhone and iPad
In iOS 17, one of the many features Apple added to the Messages app is an ability to automatically transcribe received audio messages, allowing you to read them instead when you aren't in a position to listen.
Another, smaller related improvement that Apple has made to Messages is to make it clearer where audio messages are kept when you choose to save them. In iOS 16, pressing and holding...
Turn Live Photos into Animated Messages Stickers on iPhone
In iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, Apple added several new features to its Messages app to make communicating with other Apple users more creative and fun. One of these new features is the ability to turn Live Photos into Live Stickers. Keep reading to learn how it works.
If you're a long-time iPhone or iPad user, you'll likely be familiar with Live Photos – photos that capture 1.5 seconds of video...
Apple Facing $1 Billion UK Antitrust Lawsuit Over App Store Fees
Apple has become the target of a £785 million ($1 billion) class action lawsuit on behalf of over 1,500 developers in the UK over its App Store fees, reports TechCrunch.
The suit accuses Apple of abusing a dominant position by charging a 15% to 30% fee on in-app sales in the App Store, a policy that has been criticized by antitrust regulators in other countries.
It also argues UK...
Spotify Increases Premium Plan Price to $10.99 a Month
Spotify is increasing its Premium plan to $10.99 per month, up from $9.99, the company has announced. The price hike applies to users in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and several other regions and territories.
"So that we can keep innovating, we are changing our Premium prices across a number of markets around the world," the company said in a post announcing the ...
Bloomberg: Apple Considering Price Hike for iPhone 15 Pro Models
Apple is "considering" raising the price for both Pro models in its upcoming iPhone 15 series, according to Bloomberg.
Citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, the report claims that despite a projected decline in the overall smartphone market, Apple plans to increase its overall revenue by raising the price of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
This isn't the first time...
Twitter Rebranded as 'X'
Twitter has rebranded as "X" worldwide, under the direction of owner Elon Musk. An "interim" logo featuring a white X on a black background has replaced the original blue bird logo on the platform, signaling the billionaire's intention to transform the social media network into an "everything app" similar to China's WeChat.
Musk on Sunday changed his profile picture to the new logo and added ...
Apple Retail Stores to Offer Customers Home Delivery Option
Apple retail store staff will soon be able to offer customers home delivery during the ordering process, rather than them having to carry purchased products home.
Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the EasyPay machines Apple salespeople use when processing in-store product purchases are set to include an option for home shipping for the first...
iOS 17 Beta Adds Two New Siri Voices for British Users
In Apple's iOS 17 beta, two new "British" Siri voices have been discovered that can be selected from the Settings app by going to Siri & Search and then selecting Siri Voice. The new voices are the third and fourth options, which join the original two "British" Siri voices.
The two new "British" voices, which sound more natural than the existing two, are the only voices...
iPhone 15 Launch Could Be Delayed Until October, Claims BoA Analyst
Apple's launch of the iPhone 15 series could be delayed by a "few weeks," pushing the debut of the company's next-generation smartphone lineup beyond its usual September timeframe, according to Wamsi Mohan, a global securities analyst at Bank of America.
Mohan shared his prediction in a research note obtained by Barrons after conducting channel checks in Apple's supply chain. Mohan said the...
