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
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...
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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...
How to Downgrade From the iOS 17 Beta to iOS 16
If you've installed iOS 17 Beta or iPadOS 17 Beta through Apple's Developer Program or Software Beta Program, you may decide you want to downgrade because of usability or stability issues. Keep reading to learn how it's done.
Apple's beta versions of its major software updates can be notoriously buggy, especially the early releases. You may find apps not working properly, poor battery life,...
Apple Still Hasn't Discussed the Vision Pro's Weight and Optional Top Head Strap
Coming away from all the press coverage and the demonstration videos that Apple released for its Vision Pro headset, most people would be forgiven for not realizing that there is an optional additional strap for the device that goes over the head.
Still from Apple's WWDC keynote video showing over-the-head strap in use
The additional strap is presumably used to better disperse weight and/or...
macOS Sonoma Tidbits: New FaceTime UI, Safari Profiles, Screen Sharing Improvements, and More
The first macOS Sonoma beta was released to developers and early adopters this week, and changes in the newest version of Apple's macOS operating system are still being unearthed. Below are just a handful of notable differences that may have passed you by.
System Settings
In macOS Ventura, Apple replaced System Preferences with System Settings to align it with iOS and iPadOS, but the way...
WhatsApp Announces One-Way Broadcast 'Channels' for Following People and Organizations
WhatsApp today introduced Channels, a feed-style one-way broadcast service coming to the popular chat platform where admins can send text, photos, videos, stickers, and polls to followers.
WhatsApp calls Channels "a simple, reliable, and private way to receive important updates from people and organizations," and cites hobbies, sports teams, and updates from local authorities as examples.
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Here's What's New in the iOS 17 Podcasts App
Apple in iOS 17 has revised several elements of its stock apps, including the Podcasts app. There are a few noteworthy changes to the functionality and design of the app with the update, as detailed below.
The biggest change is a slick new design for the Now Playing screen, which allows the podcast's full show page art – or any episode chapter images – to take over the entire screen.
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App Store App Can Now Tell You How Long an App Will Take to Download in iOS 17
In iOS 17, Apple has made a small but notable change to the App Store app so that it now tells users how long an app download will take once it's started.
When the "Get" app button is tapped in an app listing and the circular download symbol appears, the time remaining for the download to complete is displayed beside it in minutes and seconds. If the installation is likely to take only a...
iOS 17 Tidbits: Enhanced Siri Suggestions, Multiple Timers, Recipe Visual Look Up, and More
With the release of the first iOS 17 beta in the hands of developers, early adopters continue to discover smaller changes in the new version of Apple's mobile operating system. Below are some of the more notable differences that have come to light since Monday's WWDC keynote.
Ping Apple Watch
If you have an Apple Watch paired to your iPhone, Apple has added an optional button in Control...
