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 Hartley's articles. Additionally, he 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 MacRumors 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 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, with a flare of personal opinion.
Hartley lives in Hertfordshire, England. Beyond technology, his other interests include travel, music, and tennis. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @ihxrtlxy and on Instagram at @hxrtlxy_.
Having closely followed Apple news and rumors for almost a decade, Hartley joined MacRumors 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 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, with a flare of personal opinion.
Hartley lives in Hertfordshire, England. Beyond technology, his other interests include travel, music, and tennis. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @ihxrtlxy and on Instagram at @hxrtlxy_.
Hartley Charlton's Articles
Apple Watch SE 2 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 Buyer's Guide
At its "Far out" event in 2022, Apple announced the second-generation Apple Watch SE and the Apple Watch Series 8. The Apple Watch SE is a low-cost option that still offers many of the Apple Watch features that have made the device so popular over the years, while the Apple Watch Series 8 offers a more feature-rich experience with additional health monitoring capabilities.
Both the Apple...
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Apple Watch Series 8 vs. Apple Watch Ultra Buyer's Guide
At its "Far out" event in 2022, alongside the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple announced the Apple Watch Ultra. The Apple Watch Ultra is a whole 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 8 and the Apple...
iOS 16 Improves iPhone 13's Camera
iOS 16 introduces significant improvements to portrait photos and Cinematic mode on the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro.
The iPhone 13's Cinematic mode
Announced at WWDC earlier this year, iOS 16 brings improved quality to video recorded with Cinematic mode, making the depth-of-field effect more accurate for profile angles and around the edges of hair and glasses.
Apple is also bringing the...
The MacRumors Show: Sara Dietschy Talks iPhone 14 Features
YouTuber and content creator Sara Dietschy joins us this week on The MacRumors Show podcast to talk through our experiences of all of the iPhone 14 lineup's new features.
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Now that we've had some time to try the devices, we take a deep dive into all of the iPhone 14 lineup's improvements, including Emergency SOS via Satellite, Crash...
Apple Watch SE vs. Apple Watch SE 2 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
At its "Far out" event last year, alongside the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple announced the second-generation Apple Watch SE. The second-generation Apple Watch SE offers a refresh of the original model that launched in 2020, providing a full Apple Watch experience at a low price point.
The second-generation Apple Watch SE is a minor update, with the main upgrade being a performance boost...
Apple Repeatedly Showing iPhone 14 Pro Design With No Dynamic Island
Apple is repeatedly depicting the iPhone 14 Pro's rumored "pill and hole-punch" display cutout design with no Dynamic Island, despite this not being an option on the device.
Apple Support document showing the rumored "pill and hole-punch" cutout design.
In a new support document titled "Use Always-On display with your iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max" that was published yesterday, Apple...
iPhone 14 Plus vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max Buyer's Guide
The iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max are among Apple's newest iPhone models and follow 2021's iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Now that Apple offers two iPhones with 6.7-inch displays, how different are the two models, and what exactly does a "Pro" device give you?
Last year, the biggest differences between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro were ProMotion, 2GB of memory, three hours...
iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 14 Pro Buyer's Guide
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are among Apple's newest iPhone models and follow the previous year's iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 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 differences between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro were ProMotion, 2GB of memory, three hours of battery life, and rear cameras...
iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max Buyer's Guide
In 2022, Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max as the successors to the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, featuring always-on displays with the Dynamic Island, the A16 Bionic chip, significantly improved cameras, longer battery life, and more. As Apple's premium flagship offerings, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are the most fully-featured iPhones available.
The...
iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 14 Plus Buyer's Guide
In 2022, Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus as the successors to the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13, featuring Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, longer battery life, a larger display option for the first time, and more. Instead of a "mini" device this year, Apple is offering a standard model with a 6.7-inch display for the first time – a display size previously exclusive...
AirPods Pro vs. AirPods Pro 2 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
Almost three years after the launch of the first-generation AirPods Pro, Apple unveiled the second-generation model alongside the iPhone 14 lineup and several new Apple Watches. Although the second-generation AirPods Pro feature the same design as their predecessor, they improve on features like Active Noise Cancellation, in-ear detection, and battery life, while introducing new functionality...
iOS 15 vs. iOS 16: Should You Upgrade?
With the release of iOS 15 last year, Apple allowed users to stay on iOS 14 and receive updates – the first time the company has explicitly offered a pathway for users to continue using a previous major version of iOS after the release of a new one. So, now that iOS 16 has been released, should you update to the latest OS right away or stick with iOS 15?
In previous years, the main reason...
iPhone 14 Pro Colors: Deciding on the Right Color
The iPhone 14 Pro models are available in a range of color options, with entirely new hues available alongside some popular classics. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro families have different color choices, so if you have your heart set on a particular shade, you may not be able to get your preferred model in that color. For iPhone 14 color options, check out our overview.
The iPhone 14 Pro and...
Apple Watch's S8 Chip Features Same CPU as S6 and S7
The S8 chip in the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, and second-generation Apple Watch SE features the same CPU as the S6 and S7 chips, according to identifier codes.
The CPU within Apple's S8 SiP carries the same T8301 identifier as the CPU in the S6 and S7 chips that debuted in the Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch Series 7. This explains why Apple has only compared its S-series...
Kuo: iPhone 14 Plus Pre-Orders Worse Than iPhone 13 Mini, Product Strategy 'Fails'
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus have seen "bad" pre-order results, indicating that Apple's positioning of the two new standard models may have failed, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
In his -14-first-weekend-online-pre-order-survey-110411040b5d">latest post on Medium, Kuo explained that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have seen "neutral" and "good" pre-order results...
Apple Watch Series 7 vs. Apple Watch Series 8 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
The Apple Watch Series 8 replaces the Apple Watch Series 7 in Apple's smartwatch lineup, but how different are the two successive smartwatch generations?
In 2021, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 7, including features like taller casing sizes with larger displays, slimmer bezels, improved durability, and faster charging technology. The Apple Watch Series 7 has now been discontinued by...
All the iOS 16 Features You Won't Get Until Later This Year
There are usually multiple features that Apple is not able to finish before the first official release of a major new version of iOS, and this year looks to be no different, with a total of nine iOS 16 features now confirmed to not be present in the first public version of the new OS.
Last year, SharePlay, Digital IDs in the Wallet app, and Universal Control were among a large number of...
iOS 16 Improves iPhone Photos and Videos, but Only Some Models Are Eligible
iOS 16 brings improvements to the iPhone's photography and videography capabilities, but only some of the latest iPhone models are eligible to receive the software upgrade.
The iPhone 13's Cinematic mode
The software update introduces significant improvements to portrait photos and Cinematic mode. Announced when Apple previewed iOS 16 earlier this year at WWDC, iOS 16 brings improved quality...
There Is No iPhone 14 Mini: Here's Why [Updated]
The iPhone 14 lineup is the first iPhone series to not include a display size below six inches, despite sticking with the 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch form factors of previous generations that included a 5.4-inch model. 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...
Review: Satechi's Thunderbolt 4 Dock Expands Mac Connectivity
Satechi's Thunderbolt 4 Dock provides a multitude of ports, including three Thunderbolt 4 ports, four USB-A ports, Gigabit Ethernet, a UHS-II card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack, to increase your Mac setup's versatility for a price of $299.
Thunderbolt allows data transfer from all of the ports to take place through a single cable connected to your host device. While not all Macs have a...
