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
iPhone 16 OLED Panels May Use Micro-Lens Technology to Increase Brightness/Power Efficiency
Apple is weighing up the use of micro-lens technology to maintain or increase the brightness of OLED displays on next year's iPhone 16 models while potentially reducing their power consumption, reports The Elec.
According to the Korean outlet, Apple display suppliers Samsung and LG have offered to apply micro-lens arrays (MLA) to the OLED panels, but the technology has both pros and cons...
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Apple's Alleged iPhone 15 Pro Wallpapers Shown in Mockup
Images purporting to reveal Apple's official wallpapers for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have been doing the rounds on China's Weibo platform, following the S-curved wallpaper and packaging leak that we reported on yesterday.
Concept render representing alleged iPhone 15 Pro wallpapers
The wallpaper is a concept render by William Faix transposed onto Apple's marketing material for...
Google Photos for iOS Gets 'Locked Folder' for Sensitive Snaps
Google Photos users on iPhone can now lock their most sensitive images and videos in a special passcode-protected folder, thanks to a new feature rolling out to the iOS app.
Previously only available on Android phones, the privacy-oriented Locked Folder feature allows users to save photos and videos in the app within a separate space that requires Touch ID, Face ID, or a passcode to access.
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6 New AirPods Pro Features Coming in iOS 17
When iOS 17 arrives next month, it won't just add new features to your iPhone – it also promises to bring several new functions to second-generation AirPods Pro.
Below are six improvements to AirPods Pro 2 that owners can look forward to when Apple's new mobile operating system is officially launched.
Adaptive Audio
When the second-generation AirPods Pro were introduced, their Adaptive...
China Overtakes U.S. to Become Biggest iPhone Market in Q2 2023
China in the second quarter became the biggest iPhone market in the world, overtaking the United States for the first time in history, based on data analyzed by global market research company TechInsights (via The Elec).
According to the research firm's Global Shipment Report, China accounted for 24% of all iPhone shipments in Q2 2023, while the U.S. market accounted for 21%.
The...
Apple to Buy TSMC's Entire Supply of 3nm Chips for 2023
Apple will receive all of TSMC's first-generation 3-nanometer process chips this year for upcoming iPhones, Macs, and iPads, according to industry sources cited by DigiTimes.
As early as May, Apple was known to have booked nearly 90% of the Taiwanese pure-play foundry for its upcoming next-gen devices. However, Apple is now projected to take 100% of TSMC's capacity in 2023, due to delays in...
Here's What Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Packaging Might Look Like
With Apple's iPhone 15 series announcement likely now just two weeks away, a concept render has been shared online that is said to be based on the iPhone 15 Pro packaging, or more specifically, the box that the devices will be sold inside.
Concept render of iPhone 15 Pro box
The above render shared on X (now Twitter) by @chandlerbongzz shows a familiar white box on top of which is a...
Apple's 'Wonderlust' Event: New Products to Expect Beyond the iPhone 15
Apple is expected to hold its annual fall event this year on Tuesday, September 12, when it will announce its new flagship iPhone 15 lineup, but there are a few more products expected to be unveiled as well.
Keep reading to learn everything we know about what else Apple is expected to announce at the event beyond the iPhone 15.
Apple Watch Series 9
This year, Apple is expected to...
Apple's Leather-Alternative iPhone 15 Cases Said to Have Different Texture
Rumors suggest Apple will not release leather cases for the iPhone 15 lineup, and today images were shared online claiming to show what an alternative leather-like case from Apple may look like, with leakers again suggesting they will use vegan materials instead of leather, but with a different feel and texture.
Serial leakers @MajinBuOfficial and DuanRui@ both shared case images on Twitter...
Use Emoji as Stickers in iPhone Messages
In iOS 17, Apple has added several new features to its Messages app to make communicating with other Apple users more creative and fun. One such feature is the ability to use emoji as stickers. This article shows you how it's done.
Stickers have been in the Messages app for years now, but not much has changed about them - until now. That's because in iOS 17 Apple treats all standard emoji as ...
iOS 17: How to Add Effects to Stickers in Messages
In iOS 17, Apple has added several new features to its Messages app to make communicating with other Apple users more creative and fun. One such feature is the ability to add effects to your stickers. Keep reading to learn how it works.
iMessage stickers arrived way back in iOS 10, allowing users to resize stickers, put them on top of chat bubbles, add them in photos, and stick them on top...
iOS 17: How to Turn Your Photo Subjects into Message Stickers
Apple in iOS 16 introduced a Remove Subject From Background option for photos on your iPhone, and in iOS 17, you can also use the feature to create and save your own stickers. Keep reading to learn how it works.
In iOS 16, Apple enhanced its Visual Look Up capability for photos by making it possible to isolate the subject of a picture from its background so that you can copy it to...
Apple May Sell Optional iPhone 15 Pro USB-C Thunderbolt Cable
Apple may offer a USB-C data transfer accessory cable for iPhone 15 Pro models that is capable of Thunderbolt or USB4 speeds of up to 40Gbps. That is the latest claim made by Kosutami, who posted details of the cable on Twitter (now X).
Leaked 0.8m Thunderbolt USB-C cable (Image: Majin Bu)
According to the leaker, the length of the cable is 0.8 meters, which is shorter than Apple's existing T...
iOS 17: How to Share Photos in Apple's Revamped Messages App
In iOS 17, Apple has added several new Messages features and tweaked the interface design of the Messages app to give it a cleaner look. This means that the way you navigate and perform certain actions in the messaging app has changed quite a bit.
For example, previously in iOS 16, sharing photos involved tapping the Photos icon in the row of apps below the text input field to access your...
iOS 17: How to Access and Manage Sticker Apps in Messages
In iOS 17, Apple not only added several new Messages features, but also tweaked the interface design of the Messages app to give it a cleaner look. This means that the way you navigate and manage some aspects of the app – including iMessage sticker apps – has changed quite a bit. Keep reading to learn how it's done.
iMessage stickers arrived way back in iOS 10, allowing users to resize...
Google's Chrome Browser Testing Bottom-Placed Address Bar on iOS
Google's Chrome browser for iOS is testing an option for users to shift the address bar to the bottom of the screen, two years after Apple’s Safari made the same change.
The move, spotted by MacRumors contributor Steve Moser, is currently in beta testing in the Testflight version of the app. Currently the change is optional, enabling users to set the URL bar to the top or bottom by pressing...
iPhone 15 USB-C Cables Again Said to Be Limited to USB 2.0 Transfer Speeds
All iPhone 15 models this year are expected to adopt USB-C ports for the first time, and while USB-C has several advantages over Lightning, another rumor today suggests that Apple's standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models are unlikely to enjoy any increase in data transfer speeds following the transition.
According to leaker Majin Bu, who has previously shared details about Apple's new...
Is AirPods Max 'Condensation Death' a Widespread Issue? Report Offers Conflicting Evidence
When Apple launched AirPods Max in December 2020, many users almost immediately flagged concerns about a build-up of condensation when the wireless headphones were worn for a prolonged period of time. Two years and eight months later, the issue may have become so entrenched that some users believe it is causing units to fail.
Image credit: Donald Filimon
Tech news outlet 404 Media has...
Future Apple Watch Sensors May Match Watch Face Color to Your Band and Clothes
Apple is considering adding color sampling sensors to future Apple Watch models that would allow watch faces to match the color of the user's band and clothing (via Apple Insider).
In a patent this week granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, titled "Electronic Devices with Color Sampling Sensors," Apple describes how light sensors under the Apple Watch display could measure the...
Make Your iPhone's StandBy Mode Come On and Stay On
StandBy is a customizable Lock Screen mode in iOS 17 that activates only when an iPhone is positioned on its side (i.e. horizontally in landscape orientation) while connected to a charging cable, a MagSafe charger, or a Qi-based wireless charger.
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Think of it as a kind of smart display for your iPhone that offers fast...
