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 to Debut Biggest Ever Apple Watch Model
Apple is about to announce its biggest ever Apple Watch model, according to a multitude of reports from the past year.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to be unveiled next month in the same 41mm and 44mm casing sizes as last year's Series 7, continuing Apple's trend of offering just two size options for the Apple Watch lineup.
This year, the company is expected to debut an even larger ...
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Don't Buy an iPad 9 Right Now: iPad 10 Is Imminent
Apple is believed to be on the verge of unveiling the tenth-generation iPad to replace the ninth-generation iPad, meaning prospective customers should hold off on a purchase until the model is released in the immediate future.
Apple released the ninth-generation iPad in September last year, and it typically updates the entry-level iPad annually. An all-new, tenth-generation iPad is on the...
iPhone 14 to Feature Same Chip as iPhone 13
Apple's upcoming iPhone 14 models are expected to feature the same A15 Bionic chip as last year's iPhone 13 models, according to multiple reports from reliable sources.
In March, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that only the iPhone 14 Pro models will feature the A16 chip, with the standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max models to be equipped with the A15 Bionic chip just like the iPhone 13....
Apple Watch to Come in Three Sizes This Year
Apple is about to unveil new Apple Watch models in three new sizes, according to a multitude of reports from the past year.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to be unveiled next month, replacing last year's Apple Watch Series 7 models. The Apple Watch Series 8 is rumored to be available in the same 41mm and 45mm casing sizes as the Series 7, continuing Apple's trend of offering two size...
Don't Buy an Apple Watch Series 7 Right Now: Series 8 Imminent
Apple is believed to be on the brink of unveiling the Apple Watch Series 8 to replace the Apple Watch Series 7, meaning prospective customers should hold off on a purchase until the new models are released in the immediate future.
The Apple Watch Series 7 is almost a year old. While it shipped later than usual due to delays, its successor, the Apple Watch Series 8, is expected to be unveiled ...
Longer Battery Life Finally Coming to Apple Watch
Apple is planning to deliver better battery life on multiple new Apple Watch models this year, according to recent reports.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman believes that Apple is working on an "extreme sports" version of the Apple Watch that offers a larger display that is almost two inches in size, improved impact resistance, and a larger battery. Gurman said that the larger battery could enable...
Don't Buy an Apple Watch SE Right Now: New Model Imminent
The Apple Watch SE is expected to be replaced by a second-generation model as soon as next week, meaning prospective customers should not buy the device at the current time.
The Apple Watch SE debuted in 2020 as a low-cost option for customers. As it nears two years since launch, sources like Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expect the Apple Watch SE to be to be replaced by a ...
When Is the iPhone 14's Launch Date?
Update: Apple has now confirmed that the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be available for pre-order on September 9, before launching on September 16 (except the iPhone 14 Plus, which launches on October 7).
Apple has now announced that it will hold an event on Wednesday, September 7 where it is highly likely to unveil the iPhone 14 lineup – so when are...
Don't Buy AirPods Pro Right Now: AirPods Pro 2 Imminent
The AirPods Pro launched over 1,000 days ago and are the oldest current-generation Apple device still on sale. With a new model believed to be on the brink of announcement by Apple, customers should now hold off on purchasing AirPods Pro until the new model arrives.
Apple announced the AirPods Pro on Monday, October 28, 2019. The earbuds went on sale immediately and orders started arriving...
When Are iPhone 14 Pre-Orders?
Update: Apple has now confirmed that the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be available for pre-order on September 9, before launching on September 16 (except the iPhone 14 Plus, which launches on October 7).
Apple has now announced that it will hold an event on Wednesday, September 7 where the company is highly likely to unveil the iPhone 14 lineup – so...
The MacRumors Show: Thomas Frank Talks iPad and Mac Productivity
Productivity guru Thomas Frank joins us on The MacRumors Show podcast this week to evaluate the state of the iPad Pro and Mac as productivity tools.
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Thomas is a YouTuber, podcaster, and content creator best known for his personal development video essays, Notion tutorials and templates, and Skillshare courses. We discuss the iPad...
Apple Might Have Discontinued the Last Apple Watch Edition
The Apple Watch Edition has sold out in countries around the world, just weeks before the Apple Watch Series 8 lineup is expected to be unveiled.
At the start of this month, MacRumors spotted that several of the high-end Apple Watch Series 7 models with titanium casings were being listed as "currently unavailable" on Apple's online store in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and...
Don't Buy an Apple Watch Series 3 Right Now: It's About to Be Discontinued
The Apple Watch Series 3 is expected to be discontinued next week, and the device will not run the latest version of Apple's watchOS software, meaning prospective customers should now refrain from buying the device.
The Apple Watch Series 3 was released in September 2017, making it almost five years old. It is the oldest device to support the latest version of watchOS 8, but its S3 chip...
iPhone 14 Pro Purple and Blue Colors Appear on Dummy Models
Ahead of the expected announcement of the iPhone 14 lineup at Apple's September 7 event, a wave of dummy models originating in Asia claim to show the iPhone 14 Pro's selection of color options, including new blue and purple finishes.
The images of iPhone 14 Pro dummy models were first shared on Weibo earlier today and show similar Gold, Graphite, and Silver color options from recent years....
Images Allegedly Show Real iPhone 14 Pro Display Cutouts and Status Bar Items [Updated]
Following Apple's announcement that it will hold an event on Wednesday, September 7, several alleged leaks coming out of Asia purport to show the iPhone 14 Pro's display cutouts and status bar items.
iPhone 14 Pro concept render by Ian Zelbo based on purported leaked information
Twitter user "DuanRui" today shared several images from Chinese social media site Weibo, with one seemingly showing ...
iPhone 14 Pro Getting Massive New Camera Bump
Apple's iPhone 14 Pro models are set to get an even larger rear camera array, according to several recent reports.
iPhone 14 Pro concept render by Ian Zelbo based on purported leaked information
Apple has progressively increased the size of the iPhone's rear camera housing over time as the device has transitioned from a small, flush single Wide lens on the iPhone 5S to a large, square,...
Don't Buy an iPhone 13 Right Now: 'iPhone 14' Models Imminent
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max are expected to succeed the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 at next week's Apple event, meaning most customers should hold off on purchasing a new iPhone until then.
After lackluster sales for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini, which both feature a 5.4-inch display, Apple is reportedly planning to discontinue its small form-factor iPhone and replace it with a ...
iPadOS 16 Officially Delayed
Apple this week seeded the first beta of iPadOS 16.1 to developer testers, despite iPadOS 16.0 not yet being released, confirming that this year's major iPad software update is set to be delayed.
Upon seeding the first beta of iPadOS 16.1 to developers for testing purposes, Apple said that there will be no iPadOS 16.0 version at launch, with the company instead planning to release iPadOS...
Color Options for All Apple Watch Series 8 Models: Everything We Know
The Apple Watch Series 8 is set to be available in a refreshed selection of color options available across all available casing finishes. The main rumor about the Apple Watch Series 8's color options comes from information shared by the leaker known as "ShrimpApplePro" earlier this year.
Overall, the Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to be available in a significantly reduced number of color ...
Don't Buy an iPhone 13 Pro Right Now: 'iPhone 14 Pro' Models Imminent
The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are expected to be replaced by the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max at an Apple event as soon as next month, meaning most customers should hold off on purchasing a new iPhone until then.
The iPhone 14 Pro models are expected to headline with features such as thinner bezels and a "pill and hole-punch" TrueDepth camera array design in place of the...
