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
Philips Hue Lights to Get New Brightness Balancer Feature and Additional Automation Controls
Lighting company Signify has announced a new feature coming to the Philips Hue app that aims to give users better control over brightness in their home, as well as a Hue bridge automation update that brings more nuance to motion sensor triggers.
Philips Hue lights will soon include a brightness balancer that lets users customize the relative brightness of individual lights in an...
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Opera One Browser Launches With Native AI, Modular Design, Tab Islands, and More
Opera One, the new version of Opera browser, got its official public release today, boasting native artificial intelligence integration as the standout feature among its rivals.
Opera One introduces Aria, "the first truly native browser AI," according to the developers. Aria can be invoked via a command line, as well as from the browser sidebar, and leverages OpenAI's GPT technology to...
Scanning QR Codes With Your iPhone Is About to Get Easier in iOS 17
When Apple releases iOS 17 in the fall, anyone who tends to use their iPhone's camera to scan QR codes can expect to find the process a little easier, thanks to a small but significant change coming in Apple's latest mobile operating system.
Apple first introduced iPhone Camera app support for QR code scanning in iOS 11. Back then, the URL link that the QR code generated would appear as...
When Will Apple Release iOS 17? [Update: It's Out!]
Update: iOS 17 is now rolling out to all eligible devices, though it may take a few minutes to show up for all users.
First announced in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 are Apple's next-generation operating systems for iPhone and iPad. Developers and beta testers are currently trying out the new versions and giving Apple valuable...
Kuo: iPhone 15 to Get Next-Gen Ultra Wideband Chip for Enhanced Vision Pro Headset Integration
Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 will feature an upgraded Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip to optimize integration with the company's Vision Pro headset, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
In his latest Twitter post, Kuo said upgrading the UWB processor, which Apple currently calls the U1 chip, is part of a plan to "aggressively upgrade hardware specifications to build a more competitive ecosystem for...
5 New AirDrop Features Coming in iOS 17
Since its introduction in iOS 7, AirDrop has become the favored means for iPhone users to instantly share photos, videos, documents, and more to nearby Apple devices with relative ease. Given its widespread popularity, the feature hasn't changed all that much over the years. But this year, Apple is stepping things up a gear by bringing several new capabilities to AirDrop that should make it more...
Will My iPad Run iPadOS 17?
Apple in June previewed iPadOS 17, its next major software update for compatible iPads that is expected to be publicly released in the fall. Keep reading to learn what's new and if Apple's forthcoming mobile operating system will run on your particular iPad model.
iPadOS 17 brings several new features to iPads, including updates to widgets and the Lock Screen that bring more parity with...
5 New Apple Music Features Coming This Year
With the advent of iOS 17 this coming fall, Apple Music is getting a handful of notable new features that should make using the Music app and the Apple Music streaming service in general a more immersive and enjoyable experience. Below, we run through all the changes and improvements that you can expect to arrive when iOS 17 is released later this year.
1. Collaborative Playlists
Perhaps...
Here's How Apple Watch Widgets Work in watchOS 10
Apple last week previewed watchOS 10, its next major software update for compatible Apple Watch models. Among a handful of new features, one of the most impactful is the introduction of widgets. Let's take a closer look at how they work and what you can do with them.
What's Up With Widgets?
Widgets offer a new way to quickly bring up app-related information from any watch face on your Apple ...
Will My Apple Watch Model Run watchOS 10?
Apple in June previewed watchOS 10, its next major software update for compatible Apple Watch models. watchOS 10 is expected to be released in the fall, but will your existing Apple Watch run it? Keep reading to find out.
What's New in watchOS 10
By far the most interesting feature that watchOS 10 introduces is widgets: A new way to view information from any watch face without opening apps. ...
Vodafone and Three Merging Networks to Form UK's Largest Mobile Operator
British mobile phone operators Vodafone and Three UK have agreed a deal to merge their UK-based operations, which if approved by regulators will make it the biggest mobile network in the country.
Currently the biggest players in the UK mobile market are Virgin Media O2, with around 24 million customers, and EE, which has 20 million users.
Vodafone and Three UK are the third and fourth...
Here's How Web Apps Work in macOS Sonoma
In macOS Sonoma, currently in beta, you can create individual web apps for any website that you frequent in Safari, and have them sit beside other apps in your Dock. Let's take a closer look at how it all works by turning MacRumors.com into a virtual Mac app as an example.
In macOS Sonoma, any website viewed in Safari can be turned into a web app, thanks to a new "Add to Dock" option in the...
Will My iPhone Run iOS 17?
Apple in September released iOS 17, its latest major software update for compatible iPhones. Keep reading to learn if Apple's newest mobile operating system will run on your particular iPhone model.
What's New in iOS 17
iOS 17 brings a number of improvements and features to iPhones. It introduces a customized look for each person that calls you on your phone, with the person who places the...
PSA: Disabling iCloud Drive in iOS 17 No Longer Turns Off Third-Party App CloudKit Syncing
In iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma, turning off iCloud Drive no longer impacts third-party apps that use Apple's iCloud database to sync their data, a notable change that is likely to be welcomed by both developers and users.
In previous versions of macOS and iOS, when iCloud Drive is manually disabled in System Settings or the Settings app, this also turns off iCloud (i.e. CloudKit) database access ...
How to Install the iPadOS 17 Developer Beta on Your iPad for Free
Apple has now released the first iPadOS 17 beta to developers, and in a first for the company, it is also giving non-developers the opportunity to download the beta on their iPads for free. Keep reading to learn how it's done.
In years past when Apple has announced a major new operating system update, the first wave of betas has officially only been available to download if you are a paying...
Apple Faces Trademark Battle to Use 'Vision Pro' Name in China
Apple may be forced to change the name of its new mixed reality headset in China unless it can come to an agreement with Huawei, which already owns the "Vision Pro" trademark in the country.
Originally spotted by MyDrivers, the trademark was originally granted to Huawei on May 16, 2019, and gives the company exclusive rights to its use in China from November 28, 2021 to November 27, 2031.
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AAPL Shares Close at First All-Time Record High Since January 2022
Apple shares closed at a new all-time high on Monday, rising 1.6% to finish the regular trading day at $183.79. It was Apple's first closing high since January 2022, barring an intraday record following Apple's Vision Pro unveiling last week.
Apple's stock gain this year has resulted in a market capitalization of $2.89 trillion, according to Bloomberg, putting it in range of hitting the $3...
Apple TV+ 'Monsterverse' Show Filming in 3D for Vision Pro Viewing
Upcoming Apple TV+ show "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" is reportedly being shot in 3D format to make the most of the immersive cinematic experience afforded by Apple's Vision Pro headset.
According to ScreenTimes' Sigmund Judge, the live-action Godzilla and Titans TV series that's based on Legendary's Monsterverse franchise has been shooting in a three-dimensional format supported by Apple's ...
Cheaper Apple Vision Headset Likely to Launch by End of 2025
Apple still plans to launch a more affordable version of its Vision Pro headset by the end of 2025, with the non-Pro model likely to be called "Apple Vision One," or more simply, "Apple Vision," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman reiterated his understanding that Apple is working on a cheaper version of its headset, signaling that it is...
How to Download the macOS Sonoma Developer Beta for Free
Apple has now released the first macOS Sonoma beta to developers, and in a first for the company, it is also giving non-developers the opportunity to download the beta on their Macs for free. Keep reading to learn how it's done.
In years past when Apple has announced a major new operating system update, the first wave of betas has officially only been available to download if you are a...
