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
How to Opt-in to Apple Developer Beta Software on iPhone and iPad
In iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, Apple has changed the way users opt-in to developer and public beta updates on iPhone and iPad. Keep reading to learn why the change was made and how to turn it on.
Going forward, Apple is changing things up so that developers no longer need to install a profile from the Developer Center in order to get developer betas.
Instead, users who are enrolled in...
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How to Find AppleCare Warranty Information for Your Apple Device
This article explains how to get up-to-date warranty information for Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, AirPods, and Apple HomePod.
When you buy an Apple device, it comes with a limited warranty to cover manufacturing defects and hardware failures. You can also optionally extend your device's warranty by buying additional AppleCare coverage for a limited time...
Apple Weather App Data Not Loading for Many Users [Updated]
Apple is currently experiencing issues with its weather data provider, leaving many users unable to see live weather information and forecasts for regions in the Weather app.
The issue appears to be affecting many users across the globe, with Weather apps on several Apple platforms impacted, including iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS.
Apple is currently trying to resolve an issue with its ...
Apple Researching AirPods Case With Built-in Interactive Touchscreen
Apple has designs on a future AirPods case featuring a built-in touchscreen display that would enable users to control audio sources and interact with apps associated with the connected device, according to a newly published patent.
Filed by Apple in September 2021 and published last week by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, "Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interface Interactions...
Apple Halted M2 Chip Production in January Amid 'Plummeting' Mac Sales
Apple halted production of its M2 series chips at the start of 2023 following a pronounced slump in global demand for MacBooks, claims a new report out of Korea.
Facing "plummeting" Mac sales amid a severe PC market downturn, Apple in January completely suspended production of its custom-designed M2 series processors that power new MacBook Pro and Mac mini models and the latest MacBook Air,...
How to Track Apple Pay Purchases and Orders in Apple Wallet
In iOS 16 and later, when you purchase something online using Apple Pay on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can track your order in the Wallet app on your iPhone. Keep reading to learn how it's done.
The Order Tracking option in the Wallet app enables you to check order status and estimated arrival time, and also allows you to check if there are any issues with your order. Note that this...
macOS: How to Automatically Dim Videos Containing Flashes of Light
In macOS Ventura 13.3, Apple has added an accessibility option that dims video when flashes of light or strobe effects are detected. Here's how to enable the feature on your device.
When watching video on your Mac, there may be times when the content includes rapid flashes of light or stroboscopic effects. In such cases, a key concern is user safety.
Some people with photo-sensitive...
Bespoke Apple Watch Ultra in Anodized Blue Sold by Arizona Jeweler
Specialist jeweler De Billas Lux has caused a stir among timepiece collectors by offering a custom Apple Watch Ultra model with an anodized blue titanium case.
The Digital Crown is anodized in gold, and the Action button, while retaining an International Orange outline, has also been given an anodized blue finish. Inside the custom box is a gold-plated link bracelet to boot.
According to...
iPhone 15 Pro Solid-State Button Sensitivity Can Be Customized to Cater for Cases and Gloves
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users will be able to customize the sensitivity of the solid-state buttons on their device, thanks to a new sensitivity toggle in Settings. That's according to details provided by a hitherto reliable source that shared additional details on the MacRumors forums.
Earlier this week, the same anonymous tipster revealed that the iPhone 15 Pro models will use...
Leaked Apple Mixed Reality Headset Parts Outline Goggle Enclosure in More Detail
With Apple's rumored mixed reality headset potentially being unveiled on June 5 during Tim Cook's opening WWDC keynote address, established leaker Sonny Dickson has shared clearer images on Twitter of the only leaked components we have seen for the device thus far.
The high-resolution pictures provide close-ups of ribbon cables shaped in such a way as to resemble a goggles enclosure that...
Netflix's TV Gaming Plan Allows iPhone to Be Used as Controller
Netflix is working to extend its nascent video game platform to TVs and part of the plan involves allowing subscribers to use their iPhone as a controller, reports Bloomberg.
According to the report, app developer Steve Moser shared code he discovered hidden within Netflix's iOS mobile app that contains references to games played on TVs, including one line which reads "A game on your TV...
Periscope Camera Lens Exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro Max Will Be Supplied by Largan
The periscope camera lens that will be exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be solely supplied by Largan, according to the 相機鏡頭中獲利-apple-camera-lens-suppliers-face-two-risks-high-53db8da990b2">latest no by Apple industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Rumors about the iPhone getting a periscope lens have been circulating since early 2020, when Kuo first mentioned the possibility. The analyst...
Apple Treats K-Pop Fans to Spatial Audio Experience at New Gangnam Store, South Korea
Apple is opening its fifth retail store in South Korea this Friday, and the company has enlisted K-pop girl band NewJeans to woo the country's users, reports Bloomberg.
K-pop girl band NewJeans
The new store will be located in the central Gangnam district of Seoul, the capital city of South Korea, and in a promotional event on Wednesday, Apple set up a pop-up studio inside the new store where ...
iPhone 15 Pro Low-Energy Chip to Allow Solid-State Buttons to Work When Device is Off or Out of Battery
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will use a new ultra-low energy microprocessor allowing certain features like the new capacitive solid-state buttons to remain functional even when the handset is powered off or the battery has run out, according to a source that shared details on the MacRumors forums.
CAD-based render of new solid-state buttons on iPhone 15 Pro models
The source of this rumor is ...
How to Pair a PS5 DualSense Edge Controller With iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV
With the release of iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, tvOS 16.4, and macOS Ventura 13.3, Apple users can now connect a PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller to iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Keep reading to learn how it works.
Since iOS 13 and tvOS 13, users have been able to connect popular console controllers to an iPhone or Apple TV to play Apple Arcade games and other iOS games,...
Philips Hue Bridge Matter Support Update Appears to Have Been Delayed
Lighting company Signify has indicated that its software update bringing Matter support to the Philips Hue Bridge will not appear in the first quarter of 2023 as originally planned.
When Matter was officially launched in November 2022, Philips Hue declared itself a supporter of the new smart home standard. At the time, Signify said a software update that would bring compatibility to its...
Twitter to Stop Unverified Accounts From Appearing in Recommended Tweets [Updated]
Twitter will prevent posts from unverified accounts from appearing in its "For You" algorithmic feed starting Saturday, April 15, CEO Elon Musk announced on Tuesday. The new policy means that only posts originating from paid-for Twitter Blue accounts will be included in the platform's stream of recommended tweets.
In a post announcing the impending change, Musk said the decision to no...
Apple Announces Apple Music Classical, Now Available on the App Store
Apple has announced the release of Apple Music Classical, which is now available to download in the App Store. Apple originally planned to launch a classical music app in 2022, but the app was not announced until this year.
"We love music — that's really what we're all about — and classical music is foundational to music of all genres," said Oliver Schusser, Apple's vice president of...
PSA: Apple Has Made Its New Home Architecture Update Available Again
Apple has made the option to upgrade to new Home architecture available again with the release of iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, and macOS Ventura 13.3, after it temporarily pulled the update in December.
After updating Apple devices to the latest software, users can once again opt to upgrade any homes set up in the Home app to the new Home architecture, which Apple says brings faster, more reliable ...
Tim Cook Praises Apple's 'Symbiotic Relationship' With China During Beijing Visit
Apple CEO Tim Cook has praised his company's "symbiotic relationship" with China during his first visit to the country in the last three years.
Tim Cook shares a photo of his visit to Apple's Wangfujing store via Weibo
In his first visit since the pandemic began in 2020, the Apple chief gave a keynote speech over the weekend at the China Development Forum, where he said he "could not be more...
