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 Series 11 Gets First-Ever Battery Life Increase to 24-Hours
The Apple Watch Series 11 features the device's first ever decisive battery life increase, reaching a full 24-hours.
Since the Apple Watch was first unveiled in 2014, it has featured what Apple called an "all-day" 18-hour battery life through each successive generation until now. With the Series 11, battery life reaches 24 hours. The Apple Watch SE 3 continues to feature an 18-hour battery...
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Apple's New 2025 iPhone Lineup: All Storage Options and Prices
Apple's iPhone lineup now consists of seven models with five different storage options, including a 2TB configuration for the first time ever. Here's how much everything costs.
The full selection of iPhone models and storage options to be available from Apple going forward is as follows:
128GB
256GB
512GB
1TB
2TB
iPhone 16e
$599
$699
$899
iPhone...
iPhone 17 Pro Only Comes in Three Colors, With No Black Option
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are available in just three color options, notably with no black option.
The new high-end models are available in Silver, Cosmic Orange, and Deep Blue. Orange is a new addition to the Pro lineup, while blue returns from the iPhone 15 Pro.
Natural, Desert, and Black have not been carried over, making this year's selection of color options the...
Here's What the New Apple Watch Lineup Looks Like
Following today's "Awe dropping" special event, the Apple Watch lineup now contains five models at different price points.
The full new Apple Watch lineup is as follows:
Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): Starts at $249
Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): Starts at $279
Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm): Starts at $399
Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm): Starts at $429
Apple Watch Ultra 3: Starts at $799
All...
All New iPhone Models Feature 18MP Front-Facing Camera With Center Stage and Square Sensor
All of Apple's new iPhone models feature a significantly upgraded 18-megapixel front-facing camera with Center Stage and a square sensor.
Users can expect significantly better selfies, especially in low-light conditions. The improvement is one of the biggest upgrades to the iPhone's front-facing camera ever. The history of major upgrades to the iPhone's front-facing camera is as follows:
...
No New Apple Watch Chip for the First Time Ever: All Models Stick to S10
For the first time ever, the new Apple Watch lineup does not contain a new chip.
The Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 all contain the S10 chip. Until now, every new Apple Watch generation featured a new S-series chip since the device's introduction.
Often, these chips were simply rebadged with few to no changes, with the same CPU used across chips. For...
iPhone 17 Pro Ditches Titanium, Here's Why
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max replace the titanium frame introduced two years ago with a new aluminum design. Here's why.
Apple introduced titanium to the iPhone with the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max back in 2023, with the change even becoming the device's marketing tagline. While the devices were said to be more durable, they also suffered from complaints about overheating....
Here's What Apple's New iPhone Lineup Looks Like
Following today's "Awe dropping" special event, Apple's iPhone lineup now contains seven models at different price points.
The full new iPhone lineup is as follows:
iPhone 16e (starting at $599)
iPhone 16 (starting at $699)
iPhone 16 Plus (starting at $799)
iPhone 17 (starting at $799)
iPhone Air (starting at $999)
iPhone 17 Pro (starting at $1,099)
iPhone 17 Pro Max (starting at...
Apple Discontinues These Three Apple Watch Models
Following the announcement of the new Apple Watch lineup today, Apple discontinued all of the Apple Watch models previously on sale.
Apple typically retires prior models with the release of their successors, and with three new models this year, the entire previous lineup has been discontinued; the Apple Watch SE 2, Apple Watch Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are no longer available....
All New iPhone Models Now Feature ProMotion Displays
More than eight years after it introduced the technology, the entire new iPhone lineup features ProMotion display technology for the first time.
ProMotion is Apple's name for its adaptive display technology that makes motion on screen appear smoother and more responsive. Apple introduced ProMotion with the second-generation iPad Pro in June 2017.
On iPhones, ProMotion arrived later with...
Apple Discontinues iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
Following the announcement of the iPhone 17 lineup today, Apple discontinued the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.
Apple typically retires previous-generation hardware to streamline its product portfolio, and this year appears to be no exception. Both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are no longer available.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus were introduced on September 12, 2023, at Apple's...
Apple Discontinues iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
Following the announcement of the iPhone 17 lineup today, Apple discontinued the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Apple typically retires its Pro models with the release of their successors, and this year continues that pattern. Both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are no longer available.
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max were introduced on September 9, 2024, at...
Apple Reintroduces MagSafe Battery, for iPhone Air Only
Apple today reintroduced the MagSafe battery specifically for the iPhone Air, featuring an all-new, low-profile design.
The new battery provides the iPhone Air with up to 40 hours of video playback with the pack attached, adding up to 65% additional charge. With the battery attached, the iPhone Air apparently has better battery life than any other iPhone.
Apple says that to maximize...
Apple Announces iPhone Air With Ultra-Thin Design
Apple today unveiled the iPhone Air, an all-new kind of iPhone featuring an ultra-thin design.
The iPhone Air is just 5.6mm thick, making it the thinnest iPhone ever. The frame is made of titanium with a polished mirror finish. The device features Ceramic Shield 2 with 3x better scratch resistance and 4x better crack resistance, on both sides of the device for the first time. Apple says that ...
Apple Watch Series 11 Announced With Hypertension Detection, Sleep Score, and More
Apple today announced the Apple Watch Series 11, featuring hypertension detection, Sleep Score, 5G connectivity, and more.
The Apple Watch Series 11 features improved Ion-X front crystal with 2x better scratch resistance thanks to a new Apple-designed ceramic coating that hardens the surface. Titanium models continue to feature sapphire front crystal.
The Apple Watch Series 11 features...
New MacBook Pros With OLED Displays Coming Next Year
Apple will launch new MacBook Pro models featuring OLED displays next year, according to Korea's The Elec.
The OLED display panels for the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro are reportedly set to be produced by Samsung Display; it is believed to be the sole supplier of the new displays.
Panel production will apparently begin in the second quarter of 2026, but some components will start...
Two Versions of AirPods Pro 3 Coming With These Differences
Apple is preparing to launch two versions of the AirPods Pro 3 over 2025 and 2026, according to a Weibo leaker.
Yesterday, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple is planning to debut the AirPods Pro 3 this year. They could arrive as soon as this week at Apple's "Awe dropping" event.
Crucially, Kuo added that Apple is planning to introduce a successor to this year's AirPods ...
The MacRumors Show: Final iPhone 17 Event Expectations, Plus Kayci Lacob of 'Everything to Me'
With Apple's "Awe dropping" iPhone 17 event now less than a week away, in this episode of The MacRumors Show we talk through all of our final expectations for the announcements. In a special ad-free bonus episode, we also talk to director Kayci Lacob about her new Steve Jobs-focused movie, "Everything to Me."
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At the very least...
Samsung's Next Galaxy Models Look a Lot More Like the iPhone 17
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 models may adopt key design elements from the iPhone 17 lineup, according to new dummy units shared by reliable leaker and journalist Sonny Dickson.
An image posted on X by Dickson shows three mock devices that are believed to represent the Galaxy S26, S26 Edge, and S26 Ultra. The images reveal that Samsung is moving ahead with significant changes to its rear...
Apple CEO Tim Cook Invited Back to White House for Tech Event
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been invited to an event for tech leaders at the White House today in the newly renovated Rose Garden, according to The Hill.
Cook is among more than two dozen technology executives invited to the White House by President Donald Trump for the first event to be held on the redesigned Rose Garden patio. The dinner will follow a separate White House presentation on...
