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_.

Hartley Charlton's Articles

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China's BOE Planning 100M+ iPhone Comeback

Monday June 30, 2025 5:33 am PDT by
Chinese display manufacturer BOE is aggressively ramping up its OLED production capacity for future iPhone models as part of a plan to recapture a major role in Apple's supply chain. In May 2022, Apple halted BOE's inclusion in the ‌iPhone‌ 13's supply chain after detecting unauthorized design modifications. The crisis began when BOE, facing component shortages and yield issues, expanded the ...
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Two New iOS 26 Features Coming This Year Still to Be Announced

Monday June 30, 2025 4:49 am PDT by
Apple held off on announcing two iOS 26 features that it still plans to release this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman explained that Apple did not want to risk repeating WWDC 2024, where it announced an array of features that were ultimately delayed by months or still haven't arrived. As a result, at least two ‌iOS 26‌...
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Report Reveals Apple's Secretive Vision Products Roadmap

Monday June 30, 2025 4:04 am PDT by
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shared a detailed roadmap of the company's Vision and smart glasses plans until the end of the decade. Apple apparently has at least seven projects in development, including three "Vision" devices and four smart glasses products. Kuo says that five of these products have "confirmed" development timelines, while two remain to be confirmed. Here's what to expect: ...
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Apple Planning to Launch Low-Cost MacBook Powered By iPhone Chip

Monday June 30, 2025 3:20 am PDT by
Apple is planning to launch a low-cost MacBook powered by an iPhone chip, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. In an article published on X, Kuo explained that the device will feature a 13-inch display and the A18 Pro chip, making it the first Mac powered by an ‌iPhone‌ chip. The A18 Pro chip debuted in the iPhone 16 Pro last year. ...
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The MacRumors Show: Talking iOS 26 Beta 2 Features and Changes

Friday June 27, 2025 8:39 am PDT by
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through the changes introduced in the second developer beta of iOS 26. Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ YouTube channel for more videos In ‌iOS 26‌ beta 2, Apple refined several interface elements to slightly improve visual clarity and usability. The Control Center's Liquid Glass buttons now appear more clearly, thanks to increased...
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Apple's Swift Working to Support Android App Development

Friday June 27, 2025 5:27 am PDT by
Apple's Swift programming language is now being officially extended to support Android app development through the establishment of a dedicated Android Working Group within the Swift open-source project. Originally introduced by Apple in 2014 as a modern programming language for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, Swift has since expanded to include official support for Linux and Windows. The...
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Apple Considers Theatrical Arm Amid $250M Bet on 'F1: The Movie'

Thursday June 26, 2025 6:24 am PDT by
Amid its push to promote "F1: The Movie," Apple is considering starting its own theatrical distribution unit, the Wall Street Journal reports. Apple announced its foray into original video content in 2019 with the launch of Apple TV+, positioning the service as a curated platform for high-quality, original programming. Since then, the company has invested billions of dollars in films and...
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Samsung's Headset to Offer Better Displays Than Apple Vision Pro

Wednesday June 25, 2025 8:17 am PDT by
Samsung's upcoming AR/VR headset will feature more advanced displays than Apple's Vision Pro, according to a new supply chain report from The Elec that reveals key specifications and sourcing strategies. Samsung is preparing to launch its first extended reality (XR) headset later in 2025, and it will reportedly contain displays that surpass the resolution of Apple's Vision Pro. The Elec...
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Xiaomi Trademarks Indicate Plan to Build Apple Silicon-Like Family of Custom Chips

Wednesday June 25, 2025 5:54 am PDT by
Xiaomi has filed a trademark for a second-generation custom chip called the "XRING 02," signaling that the company is proceeding with its in-house silicon roadmap mirroring Apple's transition to its own custom chips. Xiaomi's new filing, first reported by Wccftech and verified via China's TianYanCha trademark database, suggests that development of the XRING 02 system-on-a-chip (SoC) is now...
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Apple Joins China Subsidy Program in Effort to Counter Declining Sales

Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:56 am PDT by
Apple has joined China's national digital product subsidy program through its own direct sales channels for the first time, enabling eligible customers in Beijing and Shanghai to receive government-backed discounts on select iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Macs (via South China Morning Post). Apple customers in Shanghai can access the subsidies by purchasing qualifying devices in one of...
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iPhone 4 and FaceTime Launched 15 Years Ago Today

Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:03 am PDT by
Today marks 15 years since Apple released the popular iPhone 4 and launched FaceTime, its proprietary video calling service. The ‌iPhone‌ 4 first became available to customers on June 24, 2010, following its unveiling by then-CEO Steve Jobs at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference earlier that month. It was the first ‌iPhone‌ to feature a high-resolution "Retina" display, with a pixel...
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Report: Apple to Announce More App Store Concessions for the EU

Monday June 23, 2025 6:15 am PDT by
Apple is engaged in eleventh-hour negotiations with European Union regulators in an effort to delay or avoid a new wave of financial penalties stemming from noncompliance with the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA), the Financial Times reports. The company is under pressure to make significant changes to its App Store policies in the European Union after being fined €500 million earlier this ...
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The MacRumors Show: WWDC 2025 Rumors—What Was Right and Wrong?

Friday June 20, 2025 8:47 am PDT by
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a rumor report card-style look back at some of the biggest rumors surrounding WWDC 2025, what was predicted correctly, and what missed the mark. Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ YouTube channel for more videos One of the more surprising claims ahead of WWDC 2025 was the idea that iOS 26 would bring Stage Manager to iPhones with a USB-C...
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Oakley Meta Glasses Announced With Longer Battery Life, Improved Cameras, and More

Friday June 20, 2025 7:42 am PDT by
Meta today announced new smart glasses in collaboration with Oakley, featuring improved battery life, upgraded video capabilities, and more. The glasses feature a maximum battery life of up to eight hours on a single charge, which is double the runtime of the previous generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses. The included charging case extends usage time by offering up to 48 additional hours of...
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Apple Escapes Immediate EU Fines, But Penalties Still Likely

Friday June 20, 2025 6:50 am PDT by
Apple will not face immediate financial penalties from the European Commission if it fails to meet its Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance deadline on June 26, despite previously receiving a €500 million fine for violations related to the App Store. The European Commission confirmed to Euronews that financial sanctions against Apple will not be automatically imposed once the company's...
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Foxconn to Start Making iPhone Casings in India

Friday June 20, 2025 4:59 am PDT by
Apple's iPhone assembler Foxconn has begun constructing a new facility in India to manufacture ‌iPhone‌ enclosures for the first time, The Economic Times reports. Foxconn is building the new unit at the ESR Industrial Park in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu. The company has acquired approximately 500,000 square feet of space in ESR's industrial zone, where construction on the new enclosure facility is...
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Apple Built a Custom Camera With iPhone Parts for 'F1: The Movie'

Thursday June 19, 2025 5:35 am PDT by
Apple developed a custom camera system using iPhone components to capture high-speed footage from Formula 1 cars for its upcoming feature film "F1: The Movie," WIRED reports. The project involved the replacement of standard F1 broadcast cameras with a bespoke module engineered around an ‌iPhone‌ camera sensor and powered by an A-series chip. Image via WIRED Filmmakers reportedly insisted on...
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Apple Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over iCloud Backups

Wednesday June 18, 2025 5:49 am PDT by
Apple will face a proposed class action lawsuit in California federal court over allegations that iCloud unlawfully monopolizes iPhone users' access to core device backups, following a judge's decision to deny the company's motion to dismiss the case (via Reuters). Earlier this week, the Northern District of California ruled that plaintiffs had sufficiently amended their complaint to move...
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Next NFC Release Will Quadruple Range of Contactless Connections

Tuesday June 17, 2025 7:16 am PDT by
The NFC Forum has announced NFC Release 15, which extends the operating range of Near Field Communication interactions by up to four times and enables faster, more seamless experiences. The NFC Forum is the global standards body responsible for Near Field Communication technology. NFC Release 15 increases the maximum operating range of NFC contactless connections from 0.5 centimeters to 2...
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Adobe Firefly App Launches on iOS and Android

Tuesday June 17, 2025 6:42 am PDT by
Adobe has launched Firefly as a mobile app for iOS and Android, allowing users to generate images and videos using text prompts, integrating both Adobe's own generative AI models and a growing list of third-party models from companies including OpenAI, Google, and Flux. Firefly is designed to be a cross-platform hub for generative AI content creation, with features like text-to-image,...