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
All the New Ringtones and Text Tones on Your iPhone in iOS 17
In iOS 17, Apple overhauled its entire selection of ringtones and text tones, offering more than 20 new sounds that can be used for phone calls, texts, alarms, and more. Here's how to check them out.
Compared to the old ringtones, many of the new ringtones are longer in length and sound more modern.
They include Arpeggio, Breaking, Canopy, Chalet, Chirp, Daybreak, Departure, Dollop,...
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Apple Expected to Announce New iMac Next Week [Update: iMac Unveiled Oct 30]
Update: Apple at its "Scary Fast" event on October 30 announced an updated M3-powered 24-inch iMac, as well as new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3 series chips.
Apple is likely planning a new iMac launch event this month that will take place on either Monday, October 30 or Tuesday, October 31, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
The well-connected reporter's...
How to Disable Gesture-Based FaceTime Reactions
In iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, Apple introduced Messages-like reactions to FaceTime that lighten up your video with visual effects. Rather than triggering them with words, they are triggered using physical hand gestures. For that reason, it's easy to trigger them unintentionally. Keep reading to learn how to turn them off.
When you're on a FaceTime video call on an iPhone or iPad, it's...
How to Pair Nintendo Switch N64 Controllers to Apple Devices
With the release of iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, and tvOS 17.1, iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs include support for pairing Nintendo Switch N64 controllers. Keep reading to learn how it's done.
As many Apple Arcade games enthusiasts will know, Apple's mobile devices and Apple TV set-top box support some popular game controllers right out of the box. For example, these...
New 32-inch iMac Pro Expected in 2024 or 2025
Apple is still developing an iMac Pro with a 32-inch display with a launch planned for either late 2024 or 2025, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman reiterated rumors that a larger "pro" version of the iMac is still in development at Apple, noting that the company had ended up delaying the machine.
Apple had originally aimed to...
Bloomberg: Apple Likely to Hold Mac Launch Event on October 30 or 31
Apple is likely planning a Mac-related launch event this month that will take place on either Monday, October 30 or Tuesday, October 31, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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The well-connected reporter's prediction is based on information obtained from sources with apparent knowledge of Apple's plans, as well as the fact that some...
YouTube Music Integration Comes to HomePod
YouTube Music is now available directly on Apple's HomePod and HomePod mini, thanks to new Siri integration support in the YouTube Music app.
The change means subscribers to the streaming service can now choose to use voice commands to start YouTube Music on a HomePod, without having to append "on YouTube Music" to every request. From Google's support document:
YouTube Music is supported on ...
Unreleased HomePod With LCD Display Allegedly Shown in Images [Update]
Update:Kosutami has since revealed that the LcdUTest app shown on the HomePod's display has been superimposed and doesn't exist in the original picture, but the LCD display panel shown on the HomePod is real.
Apple is rumored to be developing a new HomePod with a screen, and new images shared online allegedly give us a first glimpse of the new smart speaker.
The above image appears to ...
How to View Activity History of HomeKit Security Accessories
In iOS 17 and tvOS 17, you can view up to 30 days of recorded activity for security-related HomeKit accessories like door locks, alarm systems, and more. Keep reading to learn how it's done.
Thanks to the latest version of Apple's Home architecture, you can now use the Home app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to view activity history for smart home accessories including door locks, garage doors,...
Apple TV+ Show 'The Problem With Jon Stewart' Reportedly Canceled
Apple TV+ show "The Problem With Jon Stewart" has been canceled because of "creative differences" between Stewart and Apple executives, reports The New York Times.
Members of the show's staff were informed about its end on Thursday, according to several people with knowledge of the situation, just a couple of weeks before episodes for the third season were scheduled to begin.
The...
2024 iPad Pro to Use LCD Panel Instead of OLED or Mini-LED, Claims Sketchy Report
Apple's next-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro will revert to an LCD display instead of adopting OLED panel technology, claims a controversial new report coming out of Asia.
It has been widely reported that Apple's next iPad Pro models will be the first Apple tablets to debut superior OLED panels, with rumors suggesting they will begin shipping around the middle of next year. That's not...
Apple's Online Store Now Available in Chile
Apple has announced that its online store is now available in Chile, providing customers located in the country with a way to purchase iPhones, Macs, iPads, and more directly from Apple.
As in other countries, Apple's Chilean online store offers a full range of Apple products and accessories, with shopping assistance from Apple Specialists, a trade-in program for iPhone sales, free...
California AirTag Lawsuit Widened to Include Dozens More Stalking Cases
Apple is facing an expanded class action lawsuit in federal court in San Francisco by more than three dozen victims allegedly terrorized by stalkers using Apple AirTags, reports ArsTechnica.
The complaint targets Apple alleged negligence in allowing AirTags to become "one of the most dangerous and frightening technologies employed by stalkers" since they can be easily used used to determine...
iPhone 16 Series Chip Technology Moves to Volume Production
Apple has already given order commitments to chip supplier TSMC for its second-generation 3nm chip fabrication process known as N3E, which is expected to be used in all four models of next year's iPhone 16 lineup.
TSMC's next 3nm node upgrade to N3E is less expensive and has improved yield compared to the Taiwanese foundry's first-generation 3nm process, N3B, which made its debut on the...
Apple Maps Redesign Expands to Denmark and Greece
Apple today announced that its revamped Maps app is rolling out in Denmark and Greece.
The new experience provides more detail, improved navigation, custom-designed 3D models of popular landmarks, immersive turn-by-turn walking directions powered by augmented reality, and more.
Look Around, which was first introduced in iOS 13, is also expanding to both countries starting today. Look...
Microsoft's $69 Billion Deal to Buy Activision Blizzard Cleared By UK
Microsoft's revised offer to buy Activision Blizzard has been approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after its initial acquisition attempt was blocked by the UK antitrust regulator.
Under the revised deal, French video game publisher Ubisoft will be given the rights to distribute Activision's games on consoles and PCs over the cloud.
The CMA said the reworked deal...
How to Turn Websites into Standalone Mac Apps in macOS
In macOS Sonoma and Safari 17, you can turn websites into "web apps" that can live in your Mac's dock and be accessed much like any other app, without you having to open a browser. Keep reading to learn how it works.
Thanks to a new option in Apple's Safari browser, it's now possible to take any website on the internet that you regularly visit, and turn it into a standalone "web app" that...
How to Separate Your Browsing Habits on Mac With Safari Profiles
In macOS Sonoma and Safari 17, Apple has added a new web browsing feature for Safari called Profiles that's designed to help separate your browsing sessions into things like Work, School, or Personal. Keep reading to learn how it works.
In macOS Sonoma, Apple has expanded on Tab Groups with a Profile feature that is designed to let you separate your browsing for different use cases. You can...
How to Share Passwords Among a Group on iPhone and iPad
In iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, Apple has added the ability to securely share passwords and passkeys with people in your contacts using a new shared password function. It's called Family Passwords, and here's how to use it.
Family Passwords allows you to create a group of trusted contacts that you can share passwords and passkeys with across devices. (Passkeys let users sign in to apps and sites...
Apple's First M3 MacBooks Coming Next Year, Claims Shipment Forecast
Apple will release its first MacBooks based on TSMC's 3nm fabrication process in 2024, not this year as some rumors have suggested. That's according to a new five-year global notebook shipments forecast published by DigiTimes.
Predicting an end to a two-year decline in the notebook market, the report forecasts a 4.7% shipment growth in 2024 driven by the easing of inflation and the...
