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
Apple's New MagSafe Battery Won't Work on iPhone 17 Models
Looking for a new MagSafe battery to power your pre-ordered iPhone 17? You might be out of luck if you were eyeing Apple's latest offering.
Apple's newly released MagSafe battery pack comes with a big caveat: it only works with the all-new ultra-thin iPhone Air. The $99 accessory isn't compatible with the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro, according to Apple's official product page.
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New Live Translation Feature Coming to AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2
Apple's Live Translation feature, unveiled during its AirPods Pro 3 announcement, is expanding to older models including AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 2.
The new Live Translation functionality requires AirPods updated with the latest firmware to pair with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26 or later, so iPhone 15 Pro and newer models are supported. ...
Hypertension Alerts Coming to Older Apple Watch Models
Apple has announced that its new hypertension detection feature, initially exclusive to the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11, will be expanded to include earlier Apple Watch models.
The feature will be available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later, plus Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later models, with watchOS 26. FDA clearance is expected soon, with availability in over 150 countries...
iPhone 17 Lineup Starts at 256GB Storage, Pro Max Gets 2TB Option
For the first time, every model in Apple's latest flagship iPhone 17 lineup features a base 256GB storage capacity, up from the lowest 128GB option in the iPhone 16 series.
The regular iPhone 17 now comes in 256GB and 512GB storage options, while the all-new ultra-thin iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 Pro come in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB capacities.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is offered...
Apple Announces iPhone 17 Featuring Larger 6.3-Inch Display With ProMotion Support
Apple today unveiled the iPhone 17, featuring a larger 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display that includes ProMotion technology for the first time on a non-Pro model. The iPhone 17 starts at $799.
The new device offers ProMotion's adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz alongside an Always-On display that shows the time, widgets, and Live Activities even when not actively in use. The display can also...
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Announced With Largest Ever Display, 5G, Satellite Connectivity, and More
Apple today announced Apple Watch Ultra 3, featuring satellite connectivity, 5G cellular, and the largest ever display. The new watch starts at $799 and can be pre-ordered today, with shipping beginning Friday, September 19.
The display is the largest ever on an Apple Watch. Apple used LTPO3 technology and wide-angle OLEDs to make the borders 24 percent thinner while keeping the same case...
Firefox 'Shake to Summarize' Webpage Feature Uses Apple Intelligence
Firefox for iOS 26 will get a new "Shake to Summarize" feature that generates an AI summary of a webpage when iPhone users shake their device. The feature uses the on-device language models that power Apple Intelligence, but it isn't limited to iPhone 15 Pro and newer.
On older devices that don't support Apple Intelligence, the feature defaults to Mozilla's cloud-based AI, which creates a...
New Powerbeats Fit Earbuds – Colors and Features Leaked
Leaked renders and specs for Apple's unreleased Powerbeats Fit have been leaked online, following Apple's teaser of the new small in-ear earbuds last month.
The colors shown in the below image are officially named Spark Orange, Gravel Gray, Jet Black, and Power Pink. The details come courtesy of longtime leaker Evan Blass.
Blass also shared the following feature list for the Powerbeats...
Apple Store Down Ahead of 'Awe Dropping' iPhone 17 Apple Event
Apple's online storefront has gone down ahead of the "Awe dropping" Apple event taking place later today, where several new products are expected to be announced.
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models, as well as Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3. The company should also announce the release dates of ...
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Expected to Boast These 3 Display Upgrades
Apple today will unveil a third-generation Apple Watch Ultra with a bigger screen, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The reporter has not divulged the size of the new display, but MacRumors independently discovered the new dimensions in a recent iOS 26 beta.
An image made for the new watch was found to have a resolution of 422 x 514 pixels – higher than the current Ultra 2's 410 x 502...
iPhone 17 Event Is Today – 20 Biggest Rumored Upgrades
Apple's iPhone 17 "Awe dropping" event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. If Apple follows the traditional pattern, iPhone 17 pre-orders will begin later this week on Friday, September 12. The new devices would likely then reach customers and retail stores the following Friday, September 19.
If you're in the market for a new iPhone this year, or just plain...
iPhone 17 Pro Models Expected to Set New Battery Life Benchmark
Apple will tout major battery life improvements for both iPhone 17 Pro models when it unveils the new devices later today at its "Awe dropping" event, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Gurman does not go into detail about the battery improvements in what is likely his final pre-event report. However, based on information gleaned from a Chinese regulatory database, the smaller iPhone 17...
Everything Apple Plans to Debut Today, According to Bloomberg
Apple's "Awe dropping" fall event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has summarized his expectations for what the company will reveal.
Aside from a couple of new details and the inclusion of some more recent leaks from other sources, much of the following is a recap of Gurman's reports over the last several months:
iPhone 17
Larger 6.3-inch ...
iPhone 17 Pro Leaks: 48MP Lenses, 8× Optical Zoom, Dual-Cam Video – All the Details
Apple is one day away from unveiling the new iPhone 17 lineup at its "Awe dropping" event on Tuesday, September 9. As is often the case, some last-minute details have come our way that appear to bolster previous rumors about Apple's new devices, especially when it comes to new camera capabilities for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Here are the rumored features that could help...
These iPhones Got iOS 18 – But Won't Get iOS 26 This Month
Apple will release its annual software upgrade this month to replace iOS 18, but we're not going to be getting iOS 19. Instead, we're getting iOS 26. Apple has switched to vehicle-style numbering for its operating systems and is now using the number of the upcoming year – so it'll be iOS 26 instead of iOS 25 because the update will be available across both 2025 and 2026.
iOS 26...
Apple Event Week: iPhone 17 Cheat Sheet
Apple's biggest week of the year has arrived, and all eyes are on Cupertino. With the iPhone 17 expected to headline Apple's "Awe dropping" event on September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, the rumor mill has been running at full speed, pointing to the most ambitious shake-up of the lineup in recent years.
From an all-new ultra-thin "Air" model to camera and display upgrades across the...
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Reveal Today: Eight Reasons to Upgrade
We're only hours away from Apple's "Awe dropping" fall event, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 9 – and along with the new iPhone 17 series, we're going to get a new version of the Apple Watch Ultra for the first time since 2023.
By the time the Ultra 3 is unveiled, it will have been two years since the previous model arrived. The intervening period has left plenty of room for ...
Apple's New iPhone 17 Accessory Leaked in Vibrant Orange Color
Several recent rumors have pointed to an all-new official Apple accessory arriving with the iPhone 17 lineup, and it looks like samples of the product have leaked ahead of Apple’s “Awe dropping” event on Tuesday.
Apple will offer a crossbody strap designed to work with the company's upcoming TechWoven cases for iPhone 17, and leaker Sonny Dickson has shared images of one of the straps in a vi...
How to Watch iPhone 17 Event on September 9: 'Awe Dropping'
Apple is hosting an online streaming event for the public and press on Tuesday, September 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The company is expected to announce its new iPhone 17 lineup alongside new Apple Watch models, and potentially other products during the event, dubbed "Awe Dropping." Here's how you can watch it and when, wherever you are in the world.
There are multiple ways to watch ...
How Do Case Makers Reveal iPhone 17 Designs Before Apple?
Several third-party case manufacturers are banking on leaked iPhone 17 designs, with companies like Spigen, Dbrand, Nudient, and Pitaka all showcasing nearly identical case cutouts several days before Apple's "Awe dropping" iPhone event.
MacRumors readers have contacted us about the cases, many of which prominently feature space for the rumored camera bar redesign for the iPhone 17 Pro...
