Hartley Charlton
Hartley is a Senior Editor at MacRumors and co-host of "The MacRumors Show" podcast. He contributes to daily news coverage and writes a wide range of content for the site. Various publications and aggregators often cite his articles.
Having closely followed Apple news and rumors for almost a decade, Hartley joined the site in early 2020 as a Contributing Writer. His work at MacRumors has expanded into several areas beyond news coverage, including buyer's guides, roundups, and occasional reviews, and he introduced a successful new kind of targeted article for the site. In late 2021, Hartley helped launch The MacRumors Show and now co-hosts the popular podcast on a weekly basis.
Hartley is based in Hertfordshire, England, and is keenly interested in history and creative writing.
Having closely followed Apple news and rumors for almost a decade, Hartley joined the site in early 2020 as a Contributing Writer. His work at MacRumors has expanded into several areas beyond news coverage, including buyer's guides, roundups, and occasional reviews, and he introduced a successful new kind of targeted article for the site. In late 2021, Hartley helped launch The MacRumors Show and now co-hosts the popular podcast on a weekly basis.
Hartley is based in Hertfordshire, England, and is keenly interested in history and creative writing.
Hartley Charlton's Articles
The MacRumors Show: iPhone 15 Features We're Excited About and Should You Upgrade?
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's new FineWoven accessories, some of our favorite iPhone 15 features, and who should consider upgrading. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Apple's FineWoven material replaces leather across iPhone cases, AirTag accessories, and Apple Watch bands. Many early reviews of the FineWoven items have been negative,...
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Apple Watch Series 9 Colors and Finishes: Which Should You Choose?
The Apple Watch Series 9 is available in a range of color options and finishes, with an entirely new hue available alongside some popular classics. The Apple Watch Series 9 is available in a total of nine colors, one of which is a brand new shade, and two distinct finishes. With an aluminum casing, the Apple Watch Series 9's five available color options are: Pink Starlight Silver Midn...
iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 15 Plus Buyer's Guide: 7 Differences Compared
Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus as the successors to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, featuring the Dynamic Island, a 48-megapixel main camera, a USB-C port, and more. Following the discontinuation of its "mini" devices, this is the second time Apple has offered offering a standard model with a 6.7-inch display – a display size that used to be exclusive to the high-end ...
iPhone 15 Plus vs. 15 Pro Max Buyer's Guide: 35+ Differences Compared
The iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max are among Apple's newest iPhone models and follow 2022's iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Now that Apple offers two iPhones with 6.7-inch displays, how different are the two larger models, and what exactly does upgrading to a "Pro" device offer? Last year, the biggest new differences between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro were an always-on...
Apple and Goldman Sachs Planned to Launch iPhone Stock Trading Feature Last Year
Apple and Goldman Sachs planned to launch a built-in stock trading feature for the iPhone last year, CNBC reports. According to three individuals familiar with the matter talking to CNBC, the feature would have served as a rival to trading apps like Robinhood, allowing users to buy and sell stocks directly from their iPhone in a convenient way. One ability apparently pitched by executives...
iPhone 15 Models Finally Show Battery's Cycle Count
iPhone 15 users will be able to check their battery's cycle count for the first time, according to information shared on X (formerly Twitter). Previous methods to check an iPhone's battery cycle count were unofficial (via third-party apps) or complicated, such as copying and pasting analytics into Notes and searching for "last_value_CycleCount." According to a screenshot shared by @Tech_Reve,...
iPhone 15 Pro vs. 15 Pro Max Buyer's Guide: 10 Differences Compared
Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max as the successors to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, featuring a new titanium design, an Action button, a USB-C port, the A17 Pro chip, and more. As Apple's premium flagship offerings, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are the most fully-featured iPhones available. The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999 and the iPhone...
iPhone 15 Reviews: A Major Upgrade for Standard Models
Apple's new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus begin arriving to customers and launch in stores on Friday, September 22. Ahead of time, the first reviews of the devices have been shared by select media outlets and YouTube channels. Image via The Verge The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus offer a new design, the Dynamic Island, a USB-C port, the A16 Bionic chip, a 48-megapixel main camera, Smart HDR 5,...
Apple Silicon's Next Big Upgrade Could Arrive in 2026
Apple could upgrade to considerably more advanced 2-nanometer chip fabrication technology as soon as 2026, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a recent ims-8b3b9daea440">post on Medium, Kuo explained that Apple will likely begin to use TSMC's 2-nanometer chip fabrication technology to produce iPhone chips as early as 2026. The iPhone 15 Pro's A17 Pro chip is the industry's first...
iPhone 15 Color Options: Which Did You Choose?
The iPhone 15 models are available in a range of color options, with entirely new hues available on both sets of devices, as well as some popular classics. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lineups have different colors to choose from, so if you have your heart set on a particular shade, you may not be able to get your preferred model in that color. This guide focuses on the iPhone 15 models, but...
Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Ultra 2 Buyer's Guide: 25 Differences Compared
At its "Wonderlust" event in 2023, alongside the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple announced the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The Apple Watch Ultra is a relatively new kind of smartwatch from Apple with a focus on withstanding extreme environments, a high level of durability, extended battery life, and additional features to aid activities like diving and exploration. Both the Apple Watch Series 9 and the ...
iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 15 Pro Buyer's Guide: 35+ Differences Compared
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are among Apple's newest iPhone models and follow last year's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, but how different are the two latest 6.1-inch iPhone models, and what exactly does a "Pro" device give you? Last year, the biggest new differences between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro were always-on functionality, the Dynamic Island, three hours of battery life, and...
iPhone 15 Pro Likely Feels Even Lighter Than It Really Is Due to Inertia Change
The iPhone 15 Pro likely feels considerably lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro, not just due to the switch from stainless steel to titanium, but also a change to the device's moment of inertia, according to calculations by Dr. Drang's LeanCrew blog. The iPhone 15 Pro weighs 187g, a 9% reduction of the iPhone 14 Pro's 206g weight. During its announcement, Apple highlighted that the new...
Unlike Apple Watch, Google Will Not Repair Broken Pixel Watches
Google currently offers no official repair procedure for the Pixel Watch, meaning that broken devices simply become e-waste (via The Verge). This information was recently confirmed by Google spokesperson Bridget Starkey to The Verge. Starkey stated, "At this moment, we don't have any repair option for the Google Pixel Watch. If your watch is damaged, you can contact the Google Pixel Watch...
There Is No iPhone 15 Mini: Here's Why
The iPhone 15 lineup noticeably lacks a model with a display size below six inches, just two years after Apple extolled the virtues of a 5.4-inch device. So why did Apple eliminate the "mini" device that some iPhone customers had come to love? Apple debuted the iPhone 12 mini in 2020 following years of calls from iPhone fans for the company to offer a small-screen device with the latest...
Developers Working With Apple to Bring iPhone 15 Pro's Console Games to the iPad and Mac
Developers are working with Apple to bring the iPhone 15 Pro's console games to the iPad and Mac, Apple executives told IGN. In a new interview, Jeremy Sandmel, Apple's Senior Director of GPU Software, and Tim Millet, Apple's VP of Platform Architecture, discussed the iPhone 15 Pro's more advanced gaming capabilities. During the announcement of the iPhone 15 Pro models, Apple highlighted how ...
The MacRumors Show: iJustine Talks iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 First Impressions
Following Apple's "Wonderlust" event, Justine Ezarik joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to talk through our reactions to the announcement of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Justine and Dan attended this week's event at Apple Park and were able to spend some time with the...
Review: CalDigit's Thunderbolt Station 4 Offers 18 Ports to Level-Up Mac Connectivity
CalDigit's Thunderbolt Station 4 (TS4) is a dock with 98W charging power and an impressive array of 18 ports, ideal for Mac setups with a wide range of connection requirements. The dock comes with a price tag of $399.99, reflective of its high-speed data transfer, expansive connectivity, and powerful charging abilities. While it may not be the most budget-friendly option on the market, its...
iPhone 15 Pro Color Options: Which Did You Choose?
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are available in an entirely refreshed range of colors thanks to a new titanium design. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro families have different color options, so if you have your heart set on a particular shade, you may not be able to get your preferred model in that color. This guide focuses on the iPhone 15 Pro models, but for more information about the...
Apple Watch Ultra vs. Ultra 2 Buyer's Guide: 12 Differences Compared
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 replaces the first-generation model that was introduced last year in Apple's smartwatch lineup, but how different are the two successive smartwatch generations? In 2023, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra, introducing a more durable design and titanium casing, a larger and brighter display, additional speakers and microphones, considerably longer battery life, and mo...
