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.

Hartley Charlton's Articles

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Apple Publishes Details About New 'MM1' AI Model

Monday March 18, 2024 7:46 am PDT by
Apple researchers have developed a new method for training large language models (LLMs) that seamlessly integrates both text and visual information. The company's findings, detailed in a research paper titled "MM1: Methods, Analysis & Insights from Multimodal LLM Pre-training," showcase a new approach to creating more intelligent and flexible AI systems. By utilizing a diverse dataset...
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iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 16: 30+ Upgrades to Expect

Saturday March 16, 2024 7:00 am PDT by
After over a year of reports, there are now more than a dozen specific rumors about the features and improvements set to be offered by the two non-Pro iPhone 16 models later in 2024. While the upgrades that the ‌iPhone 16‌ offers over the iPhone 15 will likely be at the center of Apple's marketing strategy later this year, many users are on two-year upgrade cycles, so the features introduced...
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The MacRumors Show: Will the New iPad Air Be a Big Enough Upgrade?

Friday March 15, 2024 9:08 am PDT by
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's upcoming iPad Air models, which are expected to be announced in just a matter of weeks. Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ YouTube channel for more videos The sixth-generation ‌iPad Air‌ is rumored to feature the M2 chip, a redesigned rear camera, and specification upgrades like Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E. Most significantly, the...
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Apple Vision Pro's Name May Still Face Trademark Issues in China

Thursday March 14, 2024 5:57 am PDT by
The Apple's Vision Pro headset may still face trademark issues with Huawei when the company launches it in China. As highlighted by the South China Morning Post, Chinese tech giant Huawei registered the "Vision Pro" name in the country in 2021. This registration encompasses a wide array of goods and services, including virtual reality headsets and wearable video displays, effectively...
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Report: Most Subscription-Based Apps Do Not Make Money

Wednesday March 13, 2024 8:33 am PDT by
Most mobile apps with subscriptions do not make money, a new in-depth analysis finds. The "State of Subscription Apps" report comes from RevenueCat (via TechCrunch), a prominent mobile subscription toolkit provider. With nearly 30,000 apps utilizing its platform for monetization management, RevenueCat is able to provide a reliable overview of the subscription app landscape thanks to its...
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Apple Begins Assembling iPhone 15 in Brazil

Wednesday March 13, 2024 6:37 am PDT by
Apple has started assembling the iPhone 15 model in Brazil, shifting in its global manufacturing approach to mitigate high import taxes and diversify its supply chain. As reported by MacMagazine (via 9to5Mac), the assembly process is being carried out at the Foxconn facility in São Paulo and seeks to reduce the high import fees levied on electronics in Brazil, which significantly inflate...
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iPhone SE 4 Expected to Depreciate Heavily

Tuesday March 12, 2024 9:04 am PDT by
Resale value trends suggest the iPhone SE 4 may not hold its value as well as Apple's flagship models, according to SellCell. According to the report, Apple's ‌iPhone SE‌ models have historically depreciated much more rapidly than the company's more premium offerings. The third-generation ‌iPhone SE‌, which launched in March 2022, experienced a significant drop in resale value, losing 42.6%...
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Apple Reportedly Testing AI-Powered Ad Technology

Tuesday March 12, 2024 6:58 am PDT by
Apple has begun testing a new AI-powered tool with a small group of advertisers that automatically decides where to place ads on the App Store, Business Insider reports. Citing two individuals familiar with the matter, Business Insider claims that the AI-powered tool mirrors the functionalities of Google's Performance Max and Meta's Advantage+, which allow advertisers to specify their...
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All-New 'TikTok Photos' App Spotted, Likely to Be Instagram Rival

Tuesday March 12, 2024 6:50 am PDT by
TikTok appears to be planning to expand into photo sharing via the launch of a new "TikTok Photos" app, according to TheSpAndroid blog. A large number of references to the app were discovered in the latest version of TikTok, revealing some of its functionality, integrations, and even its app icon. Among these, phrases like "Open TikTok Photos," "Get TikTok Photos," and "Share this post to...
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Apple Announces Ability to Download iPhone Apps From Websites in EU

Tuesday March 12, 2024 5:00 am PDT by
Apple today announced three further changes for developers in the European Union, allowing them to distribute apps directly from webpages, choose how to design in-app promotions, and more. Apple last week enabled alternative app stores in the EU in iOS 17.4, allowing third-party app stores to offer a catalog of other developers' apps as well as the marketplace developer's own apps. As of...
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Apple to Expand Research and Development Facilities in China

Tuesday March 12, 2024 4:53 am PDT by
Apple is planning to expand its applied research and development labs in China, the company today announced. In a statement shared with the South China Morning Post, Apple said that it plans to expand its research center in Shanghai "to support all of its product lines," as well as open a new lab in Shenzhen later in 2024 that will work on testing and research of major products including the ...
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2024 iPad Pro: Key Rumors to Be Aware of Ahead of Announcement

Monday March 11, 2024 6:00 pm PDT by
Apple's next-generation iPad Pro models are expected to be announced in a matter of weeks, so what can customers expect from the highly anticipated new machines? The 2022 ‌iPad Pro‌ was a minor update that added the M2 chip, Apple Pencil hover, and specification upgrades like Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. The ‌iPad Pro‌ as a whole has generally only seen relatively small updates in...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Makes Unusual Appearance in Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Premiere Video

Monday March 11, 2024 8:35 am PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook today appeared in Porsche's video announcement for the Taycan Turbo GT electric performance car. The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is the most powerful production car the brand has ever made. During its premiere video, Porsche briefly showed off its custom race engineer cockpit app for the Vision Pro that allows a spectator to view laps from the perspective of the driver...
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Apple Pitches Vision Pro as Healthcare Solution

Monday March 11, 2024 6:34 am PDT by
Apple today highlighted the Vision Pro's ability to aid the healthcare industry, showcasing a wide range of apps now available on the visionOS App Store. Apple explained how immersive apps that blend digital content with the physical world can transform how medical professionals train, plan surgeries, and engage in patient care both in clinical settings and at home. For example, the myMako...
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The MacRumors Show: Apple's New MacBook Air With M3!

Friday March 8, 2024 8:49 am PST by
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's new MacBook Air models featuring the M3 chip. Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ YouTube channel for more videos We delve into the new machines' features, exploring upgrades such as the M3 chip, improved microphones, and more versatile external display support. We discuss the ‌MacBook Air‌'s ideal configurations and key buying...
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MacBook Air Buyer's Guide: Comparing the Generations

Friday March 8, 2024 8:15 am PST by
Apple's MacBook Air has undergone some major changes in recent years, including the switch to Apple silicon, a complete redesign, and the introduction of a 15-inch model, making it all the more important to consider if now is a good time to upgrade or if an older model will suffice for your needs. Following its latest refresh, Apple discontinued the M1 13-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ from 2020 and the...
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iPhone 16 Pro CAD Renders Reveal Button Design Changes

Friday March 8, 2024 7:08 am PST by
The alleged design of the iPhone 16 Pro was today showcased in new CAD renders shared by 91Mobiles. The drawings show a design that is similar to that of the iPhone 15 Pro, with a small number of changes relating to some of the buttons. The Action button is slightly longer, now resembling a similar length to one of the volume buttons, but with a slightly wider shape to distinguish it. The...
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MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide: 30+ Differences Compared

Wednesday March 6, 2024 8:29 am PST by
Apple recently updated the MacBook Air by adding the M3 chip, so how do the new machines compare to its latest MacBook Pro models? Despite now being similar in appearance, the ‌MacBook Air‌ and the MacBook Pro are very different devices, so should you consider purchasing the 13- or 15-inch ‌MacBook Air‌, which start at $999, to save money, or do you need one of the higher-end 14- or 16-inch...
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Apple Stores Now Stock 14-Inch M3 MacBook Pro With 16GB of RAM

Wednesday March 6, 2024 5:30 am PST by
Apple retail stores now stock a configuration of the entry-level, M3 MacBook Pro with 16GB of unified memory. The configuration, spotted by French website Consomac, is now highlighted as a standard option on Apple's website for $1,999. While the configuration itself is not new, since customers can upgrade from 8GB to 16GB of memory with a $200 build-to-order upgrade, the presence of a new...
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13-Inch vs. 15-Inch MacBook Air Buyer's Guide

Tuesday March 5, 2024 7:47 am PST by
The MacBook Air continues to be available in 13- and 15-inch sizes after Apple's latest refresh that added the M3 chip. The 15-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ offers almost all of the same hardware with a significantly larger display, yet there are still some key differences that are worth considering when purchasing one of the machines. The 13- and 15-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ models are almost exactly the same in ...