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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_.

Hartley Charlton's Articles

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Apple Watch Series 8 'Pro' to Feature All-New Design

Wednesday August 24, 2022 2:41 am PDT by
Apple will launch a high-end Apple Watch Series 8 "Pro" model with an all-new design this year, according to recent reports. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the upcoming high-end variant of the Apple Watch Series 8 will feature the device's first redesign in years and a new titanium casing, but will not feature the long-rumored squared-off look. Gurman said that this year's high-end...
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10 Apple Devices You Shouldn't Buy Right Now

Tuesday August 23, 2022 8:00 am PDT by
Ahead of Apple events expected over the next two months, there are now ten Apple devices that customers currently should not buy, with replacement models fast approaching. The fall is always a very busy period for Apple, often with at least two special events to launch new products and the release of major software updates for all of the company's platforms. This year looks to be no...
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iPhone 14 Reportedly Spotted in Indian Regulatory Filings

Tuesday August 23, 2022 4:25 am PDT by
A device believed to be the iPhone 14 has been spotted in the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), MySmartPrice reports. The device is filed under the model number "A2882," which is believed to correspond to one of the standard iPhone 14 models. The iPhone 13 has the model numbers A2482, A2631, A2634, A2635, and A2633, making this seemingly the first time that the iPhone has been officially...
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iPhone 14 Could Be in Short Supply Upon Launch

Tuesday August 23, 2022 2:24 am PDT by
Some iPhone 14 models could be in short supply when the new devices launch in just a few weeks, according to reports over the past year. Earlier this year, Nikkei Asia reported that at least one iPhone 14 model was three weeks behind schedule due to the impact of lockdowns on Apple's supply chains in China. Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu clarified that the model in question ...
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Apple Celebrates U.S. National Parks With Apple Pay Donations, Apple Watch Challenge, and More

Monday August 22, 2022 6:47 am PDT by
Apple today announced that it is celebrating 106 years of the U.S. National Park Service with donations for purchases and ways to learn about and support America's parks. Starting today, Apple is donating $10 to the National Park Foundation for every Apple Pay purchase on apple.com, the Apple Store app, or at an ‌Apple Store‌ in the U.S. Last year, Apple's support for the National Park...
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Apple Expands Self Service Repair Program to MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

Monday August 22, 2022 6:01 am PDT by
Apple today announced that it is expanding the Self Service Repair program to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Starting tomorrow, users of ‌MacBook Air‌ and ‌MacBook Pro‌ models with chips from the M1 family will be able to obtain repair manuals and genuine Apple parts and tools via the Apple ‌Self Service Repair‌ Store. Apple says that ‌Self Service Repair‌ for ‌MacBook Air‌ and ‌MacBook Pro‌ will...
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When Is the iPhone 14 Apple Event?

Monday August 22, 2022 2:14 am PDT by
Update August 24: Apple has announced it will be holding an event on Wednesday, September 7 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time where we're expecting to see the iPhone 14 lineup, updated Apple Watch models, and perhaps some other announcements. Apple is currently expected to unveil the iPhone 14 lineup and the Apple Watch Series 8 at an event on Wednesday, September 7, according to a pivotal recent...
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Camera Upgrades for All iPhone 14 Models: Everything We Know

Saturday August 20, 2022 1:00 am PDT by
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models are rumored to feature several important camera upgrades. Unlike color option rumors, reports about upcoming iPhone camera technology tend to be fairly accurate, with camera component supply chains often revealing specific information well ahead of the device's release date. iPhone 14 concept render by Ian Zelbo based on purported leaked information In...
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Video Provides Detailed Look at Apple AirPower Prototype

Friday August 19, 2022 6:27 am PDT by
A hands-on video of an Apple AirPower prototype from 2017 has today been shared on YouTube, providing a closer look at Apple's short-lived wireless charging device. The deep dive into the ‌AirPower‌ prototype comes from a collaboration by YouTube channels 91Tech and Apple Demo, who acquired an Apple ‌AirPower‌ prototype. ‌AirPower‌ was an Apple-designed charging mat designed to charge Qi-based...
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Next-Generation iPad Pro to Feature Mysterious New Connector

Friday August 19, 2022 2:41 am PDT by
Rumors suggest that the next-generation iPad Pro will feature two all-new connectors, but the exact purpose of these new ports is as yet unknown. Citing "reliable sources in China," a recent report from Mac Otakara claims that the upcoming 11-inch and 12.9-inch ‌iPad Pro‌ models will feature the same chassis design as the current ‌iPad Pro‌ models but with at least one noticeable change: A new...
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Adonit Neo Pro Stylus Mimics Apple Pencil Features for $44.99

Wednesday August 17, 2022 7:53 am PDT by
Stylus-maker Adonit has introduced the Neo Pro, the first iPad stylus that can be magnetically stored and wirelessly charged on the side of an ‌iPad‌, just like the second-generation Apple Pencil. Few existing third-party styluses are able to be magnetically attached to the side of an ‌iPad‌, and the Adonit Neo Pro appears to be the first to also wirelessly charge on the side of an ‌iPad‌ like the ...
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Apple Silicon Mac Pro Configurations: Everything We Know

Wednesday August 17, 2022 7:16 am PDT by
Thanks to various reports and the launch of the Mac Studio earlier this year, there is an increasingly clear picture of what to expect from Apple silicon Mac Pro configurations later this year. The ‌Mac Pro‌ is one of the last Intel-based Mac models still on sale and the only remaining Mac product line with no Apple silicon chip options. An all-new model that finally brings Apple silicon to...
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Apple Announces GarageBand Remix Sessions Featuring Katy Perry and K-pop Group SEVENTEEN

Wednesday August 17, 2022 6:53 am PDT by
Apple today announced new in-app Remix Sessions for GarageBand featuring Katy Perry and K-pop group SEVENTEEN, alongside an accompanying Today at Apple Session. The two new Remix Sessions, available as free downloads in the GarageBand app for iOS and iPadOS, include a range of loops, sounds, and instruments that allow users to put their own spin on the songs "Harleys in Hawaii" by Katy Perry ...
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Apple Watch Series 8's Body Temperature Sensor Won't Do What You Think

Wednesday August 17, 2022 2:48 am PDT by
The body temperature sensor rumored to come to this year's Apple Watch Series 8 models is not expected to offer exact measurements, according to multiple reports from reliable sources. Body temperature monitoring for the Apple Watch has long been rumored by sources like Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, but over the past year rumors have crystalized around the feature finally debuting on the Apple ...
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Upgraded Motion Sensors in AirPods Pro 2 to Enable Fitness Tracking

Tuesday August 16, 2022 2:13 am PDT by
Apple's second-generation AirPods Pro could feature fitness tracking capabilities for the first time thanks to updated motion sensors, reports indicate. Last year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that the second-generation ‌AirPods Pro‌ will feature updated motion sensors and have a focus on fitness tracking. Previously, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that Apple was looking to add health...
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iPad Production Could Be Hit by Power Outages Before Launch of New Models

Monday August 15, 2022 6:48 am PDT by
iPad assembly plants in China may be impacted by power outages ahead of the launch of new models in the fall, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a tweet earlier today, Kuo commented on the effects of power outages in China's southwestern Sichuan province caused by industrial electricity rationing amid a severe heatwave. Kuo said that the temporary power outage may affect ‌iPad‌...
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Apple Watch Could Check for Heart Attack Symptoms, Research Suggests

Monday August 15, 2022 5:55 am PDT by
The Apple Watch could be used to check for symptoms of a heart attack (myocardial infarction), research published in the Texas Heart Institute Journal suggests (via MyHealthyApple). Myocardial infarction occurs when parts of the heart muscle do not receive enough oxygen because there is a block in the blood flow to the heart. Researchers from the Texas Heart Institute have been studying...
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Headphone Jack to Be Eliminated From Last Remaining iOS Device

Friday August 12, 2022 1:00 am PDT by
Apple's last remaining headphone jack on any iOS and iPadOS device that is still on sale is set to be eliminated later this year upon the launch of the 10th-generation iPad, recent reports indicate. According to alleged renders obtained by MySmartPrice from an accessory manufacturer, the 10th-generation ‌iPad‌ will feature a slightly thinner new design with flat edges and a rear camera bump....
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'High-Accuracy' Apple Watch Temperature Sensor Revealed by Patent Filing Just Weeks Before Series 8 Unveiling

Wednesday August 10, 2022 5:39 am PDT by
Apple has been granted a patent for a temperature sensor suitable for the Apple Watch, just weeks before the company is expected to unveil the Apple Watch Series 8 with body temperature sensing capabilities. The newly granted patent, spotted by MyHealthyApple, was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and is titled "Temperature gradient sensing in electronic devices."...
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Two New Connectors Coming to Next-Generation iPad Pro

Wednesday August 10, 2022 2:17 am PDT by
The next-generation iPad Pro will feature two new four-pin connectors, according to a recent report from Mac Otakara. Citing "reliable sources in China," the report claims that the upcoming 11-inch and 12.9-inch ‌iPad Pro‌ models will feature the same chassis design as the current ‌iPad Pro‌ models but with at least one noticeable change: A new connector on the top and bottom side edges. The...