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
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.
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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...
Should You Skip iPhone 14? Five Major iPhone 15 Rumors to Be Aware Of
With pre-orders for the iPhone 14 lineup now open, many iPhone customers will be weighing up whether or not now is the time to upgrade their device.
The iPhone 14 models offer some substantial upgrades with Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, camera improvements, and more, but some customers will now be casting their mind forward to next year, when it may be a more appropriate time ...
The MacRumors Show: iPhone 14 Event Reactions With Luke Miani
Apple-focused YouTuber and podcaster Luke Miani joins us this week on The MacRumors Show podcast to talk through some of our immediate reactions after Apple's "Far out" event.
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We discuss all of Apple's major announcements, including the Apple Watch Series 8, second-generation Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Ultra, second-generation...
iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
The iPhone 14 Pro is among Apple's latest iPhone models and follows 2021's iPhone 13 Pro, but how different are the two successive high-end iPhone generations?
In 2021, Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 Pro as the successor to the popular iPhone 12 Pro, featuring ProMotion displays, an improved rear camera system, the A15 Bionic chip, longer battery life, and more. The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 ...
Kuo: Apple to Further Separate Devices in iPhone 15 Lineup With Different Features
Apple will further differentiate its "Pro" and non-"Pro" iPhone models with next year's iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, according to insightful Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
In a series of tweets earlier today, Kuo said that further differentiating the iPhone lineup would increase sales of the "Pro" models. To this end, Kuo said that "Apple will also start creating differentiation between the...
New iPhone 14 Pro Color Options: Space Black and Deep Purple
The iPhone 14 Pro introduces two new color options: Space Black and Deep Purple, in addition to Silver and Gold carried over from previous generations.
This is the first time that the a "Pro" iPhone model has been introduced with two all-new color options. Deep Purple effectively replaces the iPhone 13 Pro's Sierra Blue, while Space Black appears to replace Graphite as a darker option....
Apple Discontinues Apple Watch Edition
Apple today discontinued the premium Apple Watch Edition line, eight years after its introduction.
The change took place upon the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra at Apple's "Far out" event. Apple Watch Series 7 Edition models are no longer available and there is no Apple Watch Series 8 Edition. Apple continues to offer the Apple Watch Hermès line as a luxury...
Apple Unveils iPhone 14 Pro With Dynamic Island, Always-On Display, 48MP Camera, and More
Apple today announced the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, featuring the "Dynamic Island" to surface alerts and activity in a new way, a brighter display with always-on functionality, the A16 Bionic chip, a more advanced camera system, new color options, and more.
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max offer the "Dynamic Island" thanks to a redesigned TrueDepth camera array that takes...
Apple Announces Second-Generation Apple Watch SE With S8 Chip and Crash Detection for $249
Apple today unveiled the second-generation Apple Watch SE, featuring the S8 chip, Crash Detection, and new color options at a lower $249 price point.
The second-generation Apple Watch SE offers the core Apple Watch experience at a more affordable price. The Apple Watch SE is now 20 percent faster thanks to the S8 chip, the same chip from the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. The S8 ...
Titanium No Longer Expected for iPhone 14 Pro
The iPhone 14 Pro is no longer expected to feature a titanium chassis, according to recent reports.
iPhone 14 Pro concept render by Ian Zelbo based on purported leaked information
Among many once-rumored iPhone 14 features that now look to be off the cards, the iPhone 14 Pro is unlikely to feature a titanium frame. In 2021, a key report from JP Morgan Chase said that the iPhone 14 Pro could...
Once-Rumored iPhone 14 Features We Aren't Expecting Anymore
After over a year of reports about the iPhone 14 lineup, several once-believed rumors are no longer expected to come true when the devices are unveiled this week.
The iPhone 14 Pro models are expected to feature the A16 Bionic chip, an always-on display, "pill and hole-punch" cutouts that appear to be a single "pill" in place of the notch, a taller display with thinner bezels, and a 48-megap...
All Apple Watch Series 8 Models to Get Longer Battery Life, But Only One With Larger Battery
Apple is planning to deliver better battery life across all Apple Watch Series 8 models this year, but only one model will benefit from a larger battery, according to recent reports.
While Apple Watch enthusiasts have clamoured for longer battery life in recent years, the main two Apple Watch Series 8 models are expected to be akin to the existing 41mm and 45mm Apple Watch Series 7 models,...
Gurman: 'Apple Reality Pro' to Be First of Three Apple AR/VR Headset Devices
Apple is working on at least three augmented-reality and virtual-reality headset devices, the first of which will likely launch with the name "Apple Reality Pro," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Concept render based on purported leaked information by Ian Zelbo
In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman explained that there are a minimum of three Apple headsets actively...
