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 Announces New Yellow Color Option for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
As rumors suggested, Apple today announced a new Yellow color option for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, as well as four new Silicone Case colors.
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in Yellow will be available for pre-order on Friday, March 10, with availability starting on Tuesday, March 14. There are no new color options for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple's press release...
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Apple Launching New MagSafe iPhone Cases Imminently
Apple is reportedly planning to launch new iPhone cases this spring, introducing at least two new colors.
The Twitter leaker known as "Majin Bu" recently claimed that Apple plans to make its MagSafe Leather Case available in two additional colors for the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, as part of an upcoming spring collection refresh. The added colors would...
New Yellow iPhone 14 Coming as Soon as Today
Apple could launch the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in an all-new Yellow color option this week, according to recent reports.
The rumor was first shared on Weibo from an account with an unproven track record, but since then, multiple sources have informed MacRumors that Apple's PR team is planning a product briefing this week. Apple announced new Green colors for the iPhone 13 series on...
Report: Apple's Struggle to Develop MicroLED Technology Led to iPhone X Changes and Reliance on Samsung
Apple has heavily invested in developing its own MicroLED technology for almost a decade to break away from Samsung as a supplier, The Information reports.
The iPhone X's flexible OLED display supplied by Samsung
Apple's MicroLED displays have reportedly taken much longer to develop than expected, forcing it to deepen its ties with Samsung until the technology is ready. MicroLED offers better ...
The MacRumors Show: iOS 17 Wishlist – What Do We Want to See?
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss some of the top features and changes we would like to see in iOS 17.
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Apple is expected to unveil iOS 17 at WWDC in June this year, offering a range of enhancements and new features, such as a next-generation CarPlay experience, changes to Siri, support for sideloading and...
5 Rumored iPad Models Apple Won't Launch This Year
Throughout last year, we heard a range of reports about an OLED iPad Pro and even an all-new 14.2-inch iPad – but rumors about all of the next-generation iPad models have otherwise been few and far between, so can customers really expect any new iPad models to launch this year?
2023 looks to be shaping up as a quiet year for iPad hardware refreshes, and while it is possible we could see...
Apple Seemingly Restricting Generative AI Apps to 17+ or Older App Store Rating
Apple has refused to accept an update to email app BlueMail that adds generative AI features based on ChatGPT unless the developer gives it a 17+ age restriction, the Wall Street Journal reports.
The update to BlueMail uses OpenAI's latest ChatGPT chatbot API to help write emails using content from previous emails and calendar events. In communications sent to BlueMail developer Blix Inc.,...
Apple's Mixed-Reality Headset Could Now Be in Mass Production
Apple's long-rumored mixed-reality headset could now be in mass-production, according to information from DigiTimes.
Apple headset concept by David Lewis and Marcus Kane
In a report published late last year, DigiTimes explained that Apple was likely to begin mass production in March 2023, with Pegatron serving as the exclusive partner for final assembly. Initial production is said to be very...
Apple Executive Hints at Apple Silicon Mac Pro and Ongoing Focus on Apple Watch Battery Life
Apple Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing Bob Borchers has alluded to the upcoming Apple silicon Mac Pro and the company's focus on the Apple Watch's battery life in a new interview with India Today.
When asked if Apple still intends to pursue its announced plan to transition all Macs to Apple silicon, Borchers reaffirmed Apple's "clear goal to transition fully" to its own chips,...
Update Your Mac Now to Address Actively Exploited Vulnerability
Mac users should update to the latest version of macOS to fix a serious security vulnerability, Apple has warned.
Apple released macOS 13.2.1 last month as a small update to fix a range of bugs and issues on the Mac. The software update includes several minor bug fixes, but the most important part of the update is a fix for an issue with WebKit, Apple's browser engine, that allows...
Apple Discontinued the Newton 25 Years Ago Today
Apple discontinued the Newton personal digital assistant (PDA) 25 years ago today via press release, marking the start of the company's renewed focus on the Mac.
The Newton came with a stylus, ran Newton OS, and was the first PDA to offer handwriting recognition. The device could be used to take notes, store contacts, manage calendars, send faxes, and more. In some ways, it was a precursor...
Apple Reportedly Has Secretive 'Startup' Team Working on Experimental Technologies for Future Devices
Apple's secretive Exploratory Design Group is working on a range of next-generation technologies, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.
In his most recent newsletter, Gurman revealed new information about Apple's Exploratory Design Group, known as "XDG" inside the company. The team is apparently highly secretive, even by Apple's notoriously high standards. People working on one project within the ...
Next-Generation MacBook Air Could Focus on a Single Major Upgrade
Following a significant update in 2022, it is not immediately clear what features Apple could have in store for the next-generation MacBook Air – but according to rumors so far, the company could focus on a single major hardware introduction for the popular product line this year.
Apple introduced a radically redesigned 13-inch MacBook Air model last year featuring a Liquid Retina display, ...
Gurman: Apple Headset Could Feature 'In-Air' Typing for Text Input, No iPhone Pairing Required
Apple's first mixed-reality headset may feature "in-air" typing capabilities and can be used independently without an accompanying iPhone, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Apple headset concept by David Lewis and Marcus Kane
In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman explained that Apple's headset is unlikely to require a paired iPhone, in contrast to the original Apple ...
iPhone 15 Pro Max Could Have Thinner Camera Bump and Smaller Footprint [Updated]
The iPhone 15 Pro Max will be thicker than its predecessor despite having a slightly reduced height and width, but it could offer a less protrusive camera rear array, according to newly shared CAD renders and dimensions.
The leaker known as "Ice Universe," who has divulged accurate information about Apple's plans in the past, shared the latest CAD renders and specific dimensions in a series...
The MacRumors Show: David Lewis Talks AirPods, HomePod, and Apple Music in 2023
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we're joined by YouTuber and audio aficionado David Lewis to discuss the state of AirPods, HomePod, and Apple Music in 2023 and where they could be set to go in the next few years.
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David is a tech YouTuber and podcaster with a background in broadcast radio, jazz music, and voice-overs –...
Disastrous Update That Nerfed AirPods Max Noise Cancellation Still Hasn't Been Fixed
After receiving a controversial update last year that allegedly reduced the strength of the AirPods Max's Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), users continue to complain that Apple has not restored its original capabilities.
Following firmware update "4E71" released in May last year, many users noticed that their AirPods Max's ANC seemed to be decidedly less effective at blocking out external...
Imagined Mac Mini Redesign Argues Apple Should Borrow From Mac Studio
With the Mac mini's current design dating back over a decade, one MacRumors forums user has imagined what a redesign could look like if Apple were to take hints from the Mac Studio.
The idea mainly comes from MacRumors forums user "Rickroller," who shared basic images of the concept earlier today. They suggest that a Mac Studio-like design could bring significant thermal improvements to the...
Mysterious New 'Compute Module' Found in Apple Beta Code
An all-new "compute module" device has been spotted in Apple beta code, hinting that new hardware may soon be on the way.
The new "ComputeModule" device class was spotted in Apple's iOS 16.4 developer disk image from the Xcode 16.4 beta by 9to5Mac, indicating that it runs iOS or a variant of it. The code suggests that Apple has at least two different compute modules in development with the...
Will Apple Finally Launch an Even Bigger iPad This Year?
A 14.1-inch iPad was previously rumored to launch in in early 2023, but the latest reports suggest such a device is no longer in the works.
While it was initially said to feature a mini-LED display and ProMotion technology, it was later believed to feature an LCD display like the iPad Air. This suggests that it was not an iPad Pro model, but rather an all-new kind of iPad that focused on a...
