Hartley Charlton
Hartley is a Senior Editor at MacRumors and co-host of "The MacRumors Show" podcast. In his role, Hartley contributes to daily news coverage and writes a wide range of content for the site. Various publications and aggregators often cite his articles. Additionally, Hartley occasionally appears as a guest on other media outlets, such as the BBC, Al Jazeera, and CBS News, to share his knowledge of the industry.
Having closely followed Apple news and rumors for almost a decade, Hartley joined us in early 2020 as a Contributing Writer while completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in History at the University of Nottingham. After graduation, he joined us as a full-time Editor. His work at MacRumors has since expanded into several areas beyond news coverage, including our buyer's guides, roundups, and occasional product reviews.
In late 2021, Hartley helped launch The MacRumors Show and now co-hosts the popular podcast on a weekly basis, bringing our coverage to a wider audience through a new platform, with a flare of personal opinion.
Hartley lives in Hertfordshire, England. Beyond technology, his other interests include music, tennis, and creative writing. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @hxrtlxy and on Instagram at @hxrtlxy_.
Having closely followed Apple news and rumors for almost a decade, Hartley joined us in early 2020 as a Contributing Writer while completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in History at the University of Nottingham. After graduation, he joined us as a full-time Editor. His work at MacRumors has since expanded into several areas beyond news coverage, including our buyer's guides, roundups, and occasional product reviews.
In late 2021, Hartley helped launch The MacRumors Show and now co-hosts the popular podcast on a weekly basis, bringing our coverage to a wider audience through a new platform, with a flare of personal opinion.
Hartley lives in Hertfordshire, England. Beyond technology, his other interests include music, tennis, and creative writing. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @hxrtlxy and on Instagram at @hxrtlxy_.
Hartley Charlton's Articles
MagSafe Finally Returning to MacBook Air
Apple's MagSafe charging connector is expected to make a long-awaited return to the MacBook Air in the near future, according to reliable reports.
A January report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims that Apple's next-generation MacBook Air will feature the return of MagSafe charging.
MagSafe first debuted in January 2006 when Apple launched the first-ever MacBook Pro and was present on...
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Apple Music TV Expands to the UK and Canada
Following its launch in October last year, Apple Music TV has today expanded to the UK and Canada (via 9to5Mac).
Apple Music TV offers a constant live stream of currently popular music videos, live shows, and events that run for 24 hours every day. Every Friday, Apple Music TV debuts new videos and there are appearances from Apple Music 1 radio hosts with interviews and more.
The...
Two-Thirds of iPhone Users Expected to Block Ad Tracking
As many as 68 percent of iPhone users are expected to deny advertisers permission to track them thanks to Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature, in what is beginning to look like a significant blow to the advertising industry (via AdWeek).
With the launch of iOS 14.5, apps will have to receive explicit user permission before accessing an iPhone's advertising identifier or IDFA, which is...
Apple's Changing the iPhone 13 Camera Bump
The upcoming iPhone 13's rear camera bump is set to be thinner and protrude less from the device, according to recent rumors.
A recent YouTube video from EverythingApplePro, used to share Max Weinbach's leaks, said that the iPhone 13 lineup will feature a flatter camera bump.
Weinbach explained that the iPhone 13's camera module will not be completely flat, but each lens will protrude...
iOS 14.5 Will Fix iPhone 11 Battery Drain Bug
Apple will resolve a long-standing battery drain bug on iPhone 11 models in the company's substantial upcoming iOS 14.5 update.
Some iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max users have experienced a bug causing their batteries to drain unexpectedly, and in some cases, reducing the peak performance of their devices.
Apple has now said that the inaccurate battery health reporting on...
iPhone 12 Holds Its Value Over 20% Better Than Samsung Galaxy S21 Range
Apple's iPhone 12 lineup holds its value over 20 percent better than the Samsung Galaxy S21 range, according to data gathered by SellCell.
Despite having been on sale for considerably less time than the iPhone 12 lineup, with orders arriving from late January this year, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series is failing to hold its value as well as its main competitor.
By measuring each handset's...
Mark Zuckerberg's Details Leaked in Facebook Data Breach
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's own personal information was among the details of 533 million Facebook users that leaked in a data breach, it has emerged.
Facebook has now confirmed that the leaked data was obtained not by a hack, but by scraping the platform prior to September 2019. The company now says that an exploit was found in its contact importer, but the "specific issue that allowed...
Apple Attempts to Block 'Nearly Identical' Logo From Trademarking
Apple is opposing the trademarking of a bottled water business's logo since it argues that it can be easily mistaken for its own (via Law Street).
Apple filed a notice of opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board against Georgette LLC's logo, asserting that its brand will be damaged if the applicant's logo is registered because of dilution and the likelihood of consumer confusion, ...
iPhone 13 to Come in Matte Black
Apple will offer a new matte black color option with the upcoming iPhone 13 lineup, according to leaker Max Weinbach.
A recent YouTube video from EverythingApplePro, used to share Weinbach's leaks, said that the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will feature a new matte black color option.
The color is said to be a "redesigned graphite" but is in reality a "borderline black" color....
Bonus Episode of 'Mythic Quest' Coming Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
A bonus episode of the Apple Original Series "Mythic Quest" will arrive on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 16, ahead of the show's second season (via Deadline).
"Everlight" will be a standalone half-hour episode of the video game studio comedy, following the one-off special "Mythic Quest: Quarantine," which came out in May 2020 and was shot on iPhones.
The bonus episode will follow the Mythic...
Apple Launches True Crime Podcast and Apple TV+ Series 'The Line'
Apple has today announced the launch of a new true crime podcast and Apple TV+ show titled "The Line" (via Variety).
The Line encompasses two independent non-fiction series about the same subject, including a six-part non-fiction podcast and a four-part limited documentary series on Apple TV+.
The multi-media series is set to expose "previously untold aspects" about the story of former...
M1 Mac RAM and SSD Upgrades Found to Be Possible After Purchase
Technicians in China have reportedly succeeded in upgrading the memory and storage of the M1 chip, suggesting that Apple's integrated custom silicon for the Mac may be more flexible than previously thought.
Reports of maintenance technicians being able to expand the memory and storage of M1 Macs began circulating on Chinese social media over the weekend, but now international reports have...
Apple Watch Series 7 to Introduce New Swim Tracking Features
Apple is adding more advanced swim tracking features to the upcoming Apple Watch Series 7, according to a report from reliable Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman.
Gurman's report states that Apple is "working on new swim tracking features for the Apple Watch," although he did not offer any additional information about what this could entail.
The Apple Watch is currently able to track a...
Review: Capra Leather's AirPods Max Case is a Premium Alternative to the Apple Smart Case
Capra Leather is a Colombia-based company that makes a range of handmade leather accessories, including cases for the iPad and MacBook, as well as magnetic wallets for the iPhone 12, for over 100 countries around the world. One of Capra's latest products is an alternative to the AirPods Max Smart Case, which seeks to address some of the criticisms that have been leveled at Apple's own case that...
iPhone 13 Will Collect Fewer Fingerprints
Apple is looking to significantly reduce the appearance of fingerprints and smudges on the upcoming iPhone 13, according to leaker Max Weinbach.
A YouTube video from EverythingApplePro that shared Weinbach's leaks said that the iPhone 13 Pro models will feature a new anti-smudge and anti-fingerprint coating, a move that appears to address complaints that the iPhone 12 Pro's flat stainless...
Intel MacBook Pro Owner Adds Water Cooling to Silence Noisy Fans and Boost Performance
An inventive MacRumors forums member has successfully retrofitted a water-cooling system to their 15-inch Intel-based MacBook Pro, thereby eliminating fan noise and boosting performance.
MacRumors forums member "theodric" explained that the noise of their MacBook Pro's fans had become disruptive during conference calls, so amid ordering an M1 MacBook Air, they decided to fit a water cooling...
iPhone Users Spent Average of $138 on Apps Last Year
The average iPhone user spent 38 percent more in 2020 on premium apps and in-app purchases than the year before, reaching a total average spend of $138 per iPhone in the United States, according to new research conducted by Sensor Tower.
2020 was a record year for App Store spending, with more than ever being spent per iPhone user. Although App Store sales grew by 42 percent in 2016, the 38...
Calls Will Sound Better Than Ever With iPhone 13
Apple is looking to significantly improve the sound quality of phone calls on the upcoming iPhone 13, according to leaker Max Weinbach.
A YouTube video from EverythingApplePro that shared Weinbach's leaks said that the iPhone 13 will feature improved noise cancellation for phone calls that will better single out voices while blocking background noise.
As part of this system to improve...
This is What the iPhone 13's Notch Looks Like
After an abundance of rumors claiming that Apple's upcoming iPhone 13 will feature a smaller notch, alleged images of the iPhone 13's front glass have now emerged, providing a first look at the new front-facing design of Apple's next-generation of smartphones.
Greek repair company iRepair has provided MacRumors with a photo purporting to be of the front glass panels for iPhone 13 models,...
Arizona Bill That Would Let Developers Avoid Apple's In-App Purchase Rules Scrapped After Intense Lobbying
Arizona's proposed state bill "HB2005", that would provide developers with an alternative to Google and Apple's in-app purchase options by allowing developers to use their own payment solutions within apps, appears to have been abandoned after intense lobbying (via The Verge).
The bill was advanced through the Arizona House Committee and the Arizona House of Representatives, before it was...
