Tim Hardwick
Tim is a Senior Editor at MacRumors and has been writing for the site since 2016. Formerly a magazine journalist, his work has appeared in over 30 newsstand print publications and online brands covering a range of topics, from the latest trends in technology to the mysteries of ancient history.
Based in the UK, Tim's current role at MacRumors involves editorial oversight and how tos, in addition to covering daily news and contributing occasional reviews. Tim can be reached at tim@macrumors.com, Telegram (@waxeditorial) or Twitter.
Based in the UK, Tim's current role at MacRumors involves editorial oversight and how tos, in addition to covering daily news and contributing occasional reviews. Tim can be reached at tim@macrumors.com, Telegram (@waxeditorial) or Twitter.
Tim Hardwick's Articles
WhatsApp: How to Set a Message Reminder
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature on iPhone that lets you set reminder alerts for specific messages that you want to come back to later.
Available in version 25.25.74 of WhatsApp, the feature allows you to long press on any message in a conversation thread and select a new "Remind me" option in the popup menu. You can then choose between 2 hours, 8 hours, and 24 hours, or set a custom...
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Apple Eyes Foldable iPhone Pilot Production Line in Taiwan
Apple has been in discussions with suppliers in Taiwan about potentially building a test production hub in the country for its rumored foldable iPhone, reports Nikkei Asia.
According to the outlet's sources, Apple is interested in building a mini pilot line that would "verify the equipment and fine-tune the parameters and manufacturing steps" for making its foldable iPhone, which is expected ...
Lock iPhone Auto Exposure and Focus With Camera Control
Apple's iPhone 16 and newer models include a new Camera Control button (located on the lower right-hand side when holding the phone in portrait mode), and includes a handy bit of functionality that can make focusing in on subjects a lot simpler.
It's possible to lock the camera's auto exposure and auto focus settings with a light press of Camera Control. The option isn't on by default, but...
iPhone 17 Reviews: Choosing the Base Model 'No Longer Means Missing Out'
The first set of reviews are out for the new 6.3-inch base iPhone 17 model ahead of the full iPhone 17 lineup launching on Friday.
As noted in our buyer's guide, the iPhone 17 features Apple's biggest display upgrade to a non-Pro model in years, with a larger 6.3-inch display (up from 6.1 inches) and a 120Hz ProMotion display for refresh rates up to 120Hz. There are also some major camera...
iOS 26 Liquid Glass Design Makes App Icons Look Crooked, Report Users
iOS 26's new Liquid Glass interface has been criticized for making some content illegible in certain circumstances, and now the UI design is reportedly causing another unusual visual problem for some users.
Liquid Glass adds subtle glowing effects to the corners of app icons, creating a dynamic glass-like appearance with depth and parallax effects. However, as noted by Gizmodo, this design...
Apple's Rumored MacBook Pro Redesign: 6 New Features Anticipated
Apple in October 2024 overhauled its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, adding M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips, Thunderbolt 5 ports on higher-end models, display changes, and more. That's quite a lot of updates in one go, but if you think this means a further major refresh for the MacBook Pro is now several years away, think again.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has said he expects only a small ...
Kuo: OLED MacBook Pro to Feature Touch Screen Display
Apple's first OLED MacBook Pro, set to enter mass production next year, will feature a touch screen display, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
In his latest post on X (Twitter), Kuo writes that Apple's much-rumored OLED MacBook Pro will incorporate a touch panel using on-cell touch technology. On-cell touch technology integrates the touch sensors directly into the display panel's top...
Hard Reset or Force Restart Your iPhone 17 or iPhone Air
Apple's new iPhone 17 has a bigger screen than its predecessor at 6.3 inches, while the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max come in the same sizes as 2024's equivalents. Meanwhile, the all-new ultra-thin iPhone Air replaces last year's Plus model in Apple's lineup. What's common among these new models is that they come with an all-screen design, Dynamic Island, an Action button, and...
iOS 26: Enable the New AutoMix Feature in Apple Music
Apple Music is one of the apps that got a noticeable Liquid Glass design overhaul in iOS 26, but Apple also added a useful new feature that streamlines song transitions.
AutoMix is designed to transition from one song to another as the currently playing song ends, using time stretching and beat matching for a seamless shift. Apple says that it's meant to work "like a DJ."
Songs are...
iOS 26: Move Lock Screen Widgets to Bottom of iPhone Display
Apple has improved the Lock Screen on iPhones in recent years, making it more customizable than ever and able to display information-rich widgets. In iOS 26, Apple has added another custom option to the Lock Screen – the ability to position widgets at the bottom of your iPhone's display.
In iOS 18, the row of widgets on your Lock Screen was literally locked in place right below the clock....
iOS 26: Resize the Clock Display on Your Lock Screen
In iOS 26, Apple has made it so that the clock on the Lock Screen can be expanded to fill more of the display, making it easier to read. This can be done in Customize mode thanks to a new drag handle on the bottom-right corner of the selection frame around the time.
You can make the digits take up half of the screen, though if you have any widgets, they will slide down to the bottom of the...
iOS 26: All the New iPhone Lock Screen Customizations
Apple has now made iOS 26 available to download on compatible iPhone models, and if you just installed the new software, Apple has made some changes and feature additions to the iPhone Lock Screen that you may want to check out.
To download iOS 26 on your iPhone, go to Settings ➝ General ➝ Software Update, then let your device check Apple's servers for the latest software. Wait for the...
One AirPods Pro 3 Feature Upgrade Comes With a Catch
Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 boast a range of new features and improvements that make them a tempting upgrade over previous models, but there's one enhancement that only lives up to its promise if you pair the earbuds with a new iPhone 17.
The third-generation AirPods Pro Charging Case is equipped with a U2 chip – a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip that enables Precision Finding. This...
Here Are All the New iPhone Ringtones in iOS 26
In iOS 26, Apple has quietly included seven new ringtones to alert you to calls, messages, and other audible notifications. Keep reading to learn what's new and how to hear the new sounds.
The iconic "Reflection" ringtone – introduced in 2017 alongside the iPhone X – now has multiple alternate versions in iOS 26. While the original tone retains its familiar pellucid xylophone melody, the ...
iOS 26: Create Polls in the Messages App
In iOS 26, Apple has introduced several new features for its Messages app, and this one in particular is long overdue. The ability to create polls in conversations has been a mainstay of rival messaging platforms. And now, Messages finally has it too.
You can add up to 12 choices in a poll, and then send it to people in a conversation to vote on. If you send a poll and someone thinks an...
How to Get Your iPhone Ready for iOS 26
Apple is scheduled to release iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 on Monday, September 15, bringing a host of new features to existing iPhones and iPads, such as a Liquid Glass design overhaul, new Home Screen customization options, a streamlined Camera app, new Phone app features, and more.
This article covers some of the things you can do to prepare your iPhone or iPad for Apple's latest mobile...
iPhone 17 Models Launch on September 19 With These New Features
Apple will launch its new iPhone 17 lineup and ultra-thin iPhone Air in stores on Friday, September 19, and the company has already shown off the new devices at its fall event, which ran with the the tagline "Awe dropping."
The iPhone 17 series brings a host of new features and enhancements. Here's a rundown of the biggest upgrades and changes:
iPhone 17
Display Changes
The iPhone...
Apple Delays iPhone Air Launch in China Over eSIM Approval Issues
Apple has postponed the release of its new iPhone Air in China while it works with mainland authorities to resolve regulatory issues related to the device's eSIM requirement, according to the South China Morning Post.
Apple on Friday morning reportedly updated its Chinese website, replacing the original September 12 pre-order and September 19 launch schedule for the iPhone Air with the...
Does My iPhone Support iOS 26?
Apple will release iOS 26 on Monday, September 15. Much has changed in Apple's iPhone software, including a new translucent "Liquid Glass" redesign along with several new features and updates to its core apps. If you're looking to install iOS 26, you should make sure that your iPhone model is compatible, otherwise it won't show up in Settings ➝ General ➝ Software Update on your device on the...
Will My Mac Run macOS Tahoe?
macOS Tahoe, Apple's latest operating system for Macs, is launching on Monday, September 15, but it's important to know that macOS Tahoe drops support for a handful of Mac models compared to the previous macOS Sequoia.
macOS Tahoe is compatible with the following Mac models, according to Apple:
MacBook Air with Apple silicon (2020 and later)
MacBook Pro with Apple silicon (2020 and...
