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 15 Pro: Here's Everything the New Action Button Can Do
Apple's newly announced iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models introduce a new Action button that replaces the traditional Ring/Silent switch – a staple of the iPhone since it launched in 2007. Here's a rundown of its functions.
The all-new Action button replaces the single-function switch used to toggle between ring and silent, offering additional options so users can choose between...
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macOS Sonoma to Launch on September 26, Featuring Desktop Widgets, Safari Profiles, Game Mode, and More
Apple today at its "Wonderlust" event announced that macOS Sonoma, the latest version of its Mac operating system, will be available to all users with compatible Mac models starting on Tuesday, September 26.
Will My Mac Run macOS Sonoma?
macOS Sonoma includes several new features, including interactive desktop widgets, Apple TV-like aerial screensavers, enhancements to apps like Messages...
iOS 17 to Launch on September 18, Featuring StandBy Mode, NameDrop, Interactive Widgets, and More
Apple today at its "Wonderlust" event announced that iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 will be available to all users with compatible iPhone and iPad models starting on Monday, September 18.
iOS 17 adds a new StandBy option for the iPhone, allowing it to serve as an information hub when it is in a horizontal position and connected to a charger. StandBy mode displays the time, Live Activities, incoming...
Apple Reveals New iPhone 15 Pro Colors: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Natural Titanium, But No Gold This Year
Apple's just-announced iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max introduce four new color options: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Natural Titanium.
The new titanium design is the most premium material ever used in an iPhone enclosure, according to Apple. It's said to be stronger and more durable, yet lighter. Both models feature a new refined brush texture, contoured edges, and ...
Apple Reveals New iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Color Options: Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Black
Apple's just-announced iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus introduce five new color options: A light pink shade, yellow, blue, green, and black.
The iPhone 15 features an aerospace-grade aluminum enclosure, and color built into the foundation of the back glass itself. Apple used an optimized custom dual-ion exchange process for this new material, and polished it with nano-crystalline particles.
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Apple Unveils Apple Watch Ultra 2 Featuring Faster S9 Chip, New Ultra Wideband Chip, and Apple's Brightest Ever Display
Apple today announced an all-new second-generation Apple Watch Ultra, offering all of the features of the original Ultra, plus a faster new S9 SiP chip, a new double tap gesture, Apple's brightest display ever, expanded altitude range, quicker on-device Siri, Precision Finding for iPhone, and new capabilities for water adventures.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a brighter display at 3,000 nits ...
iOS 17: How to Protect Your Eyes With the Screen Distance Measuring Tool
In iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, Apple has introduced new tools for improving eye health when viewing screens. Called Screen Distance, the tools are aimed at children, but can be used by anyone looking to reduce eye strain. Keep reading to learn how it works.
While it's not possible for children to stop using screens altogether in this day and age, Apple has added some new tools that parents can use ...
iOS 17: How to Get Follow Up and Critical Medication Reminders
In iOS 17, Apple has improved the Health app in several ways, including the way medication notifications work. If you miss a medication at the prescribed time, you can now get follow-up reminders to get you back on track. Here's how it works.
Since iOS 16, Apple has allowed you to enter all of your prescription medications, over the counter medications, and vitamins so that you can get...
iOS 17: How to Use One-Tap Crop in Photos
With the iOS 17 Photos app, Apple is making it easier to crop your photos to your specifications. Keep reading to learn how.
Previously in iOS 16, cropping images in the Photos app involved several steps: Tapping into the Edit interface, choosing the crop tool, and adjusting the crop from there with either pinch zoom gestures or by dragging the corners of the cropping tool.
In iOS...
Samsung Fulfilling Nearly All of Apple's iPhone 15 OLED Display Orders
Samsung appears to have secured a monopoly in the supply of iPhone 15 displays this year, after Chinese-based BOE once again failed to get formal approval from Apple to mass produce the required OLED panels.
BOE, which was supposed to be supplying OLED displays for the standard iPhone 15 and larger iPhone 15 Plus, was awaiting conditional approval from Apple in March, but it was delayed...
iPhone 15 Colors: What to Know
Update: Apple has unveiled its new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, available in a range of new iPhone 15 colors and iPhone 15 Pro colors. Shipping begins September 22.
Apple will unveil its new iPhone 15 lineup in a range of new colors during its "Wonderlust" event, set to be held on Tuesday, September 12 at 10.00 a.m. Pacific Time. Here are all the colors we expect to see for the four ...
iPhone 15 Prices: What to Know
Update: Apple has announced its iPhone 15 series lineup. For pricing information, be sure to check out our iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro announcement coverage.
Apple's new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models will be unveiled at the company's "Wonderlust" event on Tuesday, September 12. The question is, how much will they cost?
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
Like the iPhone 14 and iPhone...
Twitter (X) Gains Unique 'Like' Animation for Today's Apple Event
Twitter (now X) has added a unique "like" animation for Apple's "Wonderlust" event set to take place later on Tuesday.
Hit the ❤️ and wonder awaits#AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/2X2rrtEKXO— Hashmojis (@hashmojis) September 12, 2023
Hitting the Like button causes the logo to disperse into pieces, before changing back into the typical love heart. The brief animation reflects the Apple logo...
The iPhone 15 Pro's New Action Button: What to Expect
Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models will introduce a new Action button that will replace the traditional Ring/Silent switch – a staple of the iPhone since it launched in 2007. Here's what you can expect to do with it.
Like the Action button on the Apple Watch Ultra, the new Action button that will be exclusive to Apple's premium iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max...
iOS 17: How to Create Links Between Apple Notes
In iOS 17, Apple has made its stock Notes app significantly more useful by adding the simple yet powerful ability to link notes and connect related notes together. Here's how it works.
With just a few taps, you can create links between notes in iOS 17, making it easy to jump from one idea to another. One way of adding a new link is by long pressing on a space in any note. Another way is to...
iOS 17: How to Control Which Apps Have Access to Your Calendars
In iOS 17, Apple offers finer-grained control over what apps can see in terms of your calendars. Keep reading to learn how to manage app calendar access on a per-app basis.
In iOS 16, Apple allowed users to enable or disable individual app access to their calendars using a simple on/off toggle, but that was about all you could do. In iOS 17, by contrast, there are now three options instead...
iOS 17: How to Control Which Apps Have Access to Your Photos
In iOS 17, Apple offers much more control over what apps can see in terms of your photos. Keep reading to learn how to manage app access on a per-app basis.
In iOS, Apple's in-app photos picker lets you share specific photos with apps while the rest of your Photo Library stays private. Apps must ask to access your entire photo library, and you can choose to give apps the following access:
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iOS 17: How to Force Siri to Listen for 'Hey Siri' Instead of Just 'Siri'
With the release of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, Apple is simplifying the voice command to invoke Siri on iPhone, iPad, and connected AirPods Pro.
Instead of "Hey Siri," you can simply say "Siri" to activate the voice assistant on your device. Not only that, you can now also issue multiple queries and commands in succession without having to say "Siri" again.
On devices that ...
iOS 17: How to Enable Sensitive Content Warnings
In iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, Apple has introduced Sensitive Content Warnings to prevent unsolicited nude photos and similar content coming through to your iPhone or iPad. Here's how to enable the feature.
With Sensitive Content Warnings enabled in iOS 17, incoming files, videos, and images are scanned on-device and blocked if they contain nudity. The opt-in blurring can be applied to images in...
How to Use and Disable Autocorrect on iPhone
Thanks to improved machine learning technology, Apple in iOS 17 has made autocorrect a lot more helpful when you're typing text into your iPhone.
Apple says it has adopted a "transformer language model," that can better personalize autocorrect for individual users, learning your personal preferences and word choices to be more useful when typing.
After using iOS 17 for a few weeks, ...
