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 Quickly Reset Your Data and Location Access Permissions on iPhone
In iOS 16, Apple added a new Safety Check feature that's designed to make it easy for users to quickly reset all of the data and location access that they have granted to other people. Keep reading to learn how it works and how to use it.
Safety Check is a new option in iOS 16 that lets you stay aware of and reset all of the access to your data and location that you have granted to others....
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How to Disable Rapid Security Response Software Updates on iPhone
In iOS 16, Apple can deliver security updates to iPhones without having to update the entire operating system. Keep reading to learn how it works and how you can disable it if you prefer.
In the past, some of Apple's most important point releases of its iOS mobile operating system have been linked to critical security updates that are designed to keep you and your private data safe and...
How to Use Compass Waypoints on Apple Watch
On Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Series 6 and later, the redesigned Compass app can be used to create Compass Waypoints and then find the distance and direction between them. Here's how it works.
In watchOS 9, the Compass app has been redesigned and now has an adaptive watch face showing your bearing at the center. If you scroll the Digital Crown, you can also view your...
iOS 16: How to Enable or Disable Deletion Notifications for an iCloud Shared Photo Library
In iOS 16, it's possible to create a shared iCloud Photo Library and then invite up to five other friends with Apple products to view photos, contribute photos, and edit photos.
If you've already created an iCloud Shared Photo Library that other friends have access to, you can get notified by iOS 16 whenever a photo you contributed to the library is deleted by someone else.
Alternatively, ...
iOS 16: How to Create an iCloud Shared Photo Library
In iOS 16, Apple has introduced an iCloud Shared Photo Library that aims to make it easer to share photos with your friends and family. Keep reading to learn how it works and how you can use it.
With the new iCloud Shared Photo Library in iOS 16, a new option in the Photos app lets you create a shared library and then invite anyone with an Apple device to view the photos, contribute photos...
iOS 16: How to Invite Someone to Your iCloud Shared Photo Library
In iOS 16, it's possible to create a shared iCloud Photo Library and then invite up to five other friends with Apple products to view photos, contribute photos, and edit photos.
If you've already created an iCloud Shared Photo Library and still have space for more friends and family to join, you can do so by following the steps below.
Just be aware that as the creator of the shared...
iOS 16: How to Control When iPhone Camera Shots Are Saved to Your iCloud Shared Photo Library
In iOS 16, it's possible to create a shared iCloud Photo Library that allows up to five other friends with Apple products to contribute photos to.
This means if you are all at the same event, you can have your iPhone camera automatically upload new shots to the same shared library for you to enjoy and look back on together.
In the Camera app, you can tap a new icon that looks like two...
iOS 16: How to Get Severe Weather Notifications
In iOS 16, Apple has made some significant improvements to the the Weather app, such as making each panel tappable to view more granular details about the current forecast information. Apple has also added an option to get alerts for severe weather. Here's how to set it up.
The Weather app in iOS 16 is able to send a notification if there is a severe weather alert issued near you, so...
iOS 16: How to Undo and Redo Individual Edits to Photos
In iOS 16, Apple has brought some notable improvements to the Photos app, one of which is the ability to undo and redo individual adjustments that you make to your pictures. Keep reading to learn how it's done.
In previous versions of iOS, whenever you made edits to a picture in Apple's stock Photos app, if you weren't happy with the results then you had to manually change the edited...
iOS 16: How to Copy and Paste Edits to Photos
In iOS 16, Apple has brought some notable improvements to the Photos app, one of which is the ability to copy edits you make to an image and then paste them to other pictures. Keep reading to learn how it's done.
If you have multiple photos that you want to edit in the same way, or if you've made changes to one photo that you want to replicate in another photo, you can use the new copy and...
iOS 16: How to Find, Merge, and Delete Duplicates in Your Photo Library
In previous versions of iOS, relying on your iPhone to automatically track down duplicate photos in your Photo Library wasn't an option, and if you wanted to purge your device's storage of duplicates you had to download a third-party app to do it for you.
In iOS 16, however, that's no longer the case, because the Photos app will now automatically detect any duplicates in your library and...
iOS 16: How to Lock Hidden and Recently Deleted Photo Albums
Sometimes you might not want certain pictures shot on your iPhone or iPad to take pride of place in your Photo Library, but for whatever reason, you don't want to just outright delete them. That's why Apple has always included a Hidden album in the Photos app.
In previous versions of iOS, the problem was that the Hidden album remained in full view in the Albums section of the Photos app, or...
iOS 16: How to Translate Text in the Camera App
In iOS 16, Apple has expanded system-wide translation to the Camera app, which means you can use your iPhone's camera to translate signs, menus, packaging, and more in real-time. Keep reading to learn how it's done.
Apple entered the translation game when it released iOS 14 with native Safari browser translation and a dedicated translation app. iOS 15 then extended machine translation to...
How to Quickly Set a Timer on Your iPhone
Apple's iOS software includes a Clock app that also has a handy timer feature, but you don't even need to open the Clock app to use it. Keep reading to learn how to set a timer on your iPhone in a jiffy.
Whether you're busy cooking or just want to limit the amount of time you spend on a certain task, timers come in handy for all sorts of things. And the quicker you can set a timer, the more...
When Will iOS 16 Be Released? [Update: Rolling Out Now]
Update: iOS 16 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 16 and iPadOS 16 are Apple's next-generation operating systems for iPhone and iPad. Developers and public beta testers have spent the past few months trying out the new versions while Apple...
Apple Watch Ultra: 10 New and Noteworthy Features
Apple on Wednesday unveiled the new Apple Watch Ultra, a larger, more advanced smartwatch aimed at athletes, explorers, and swimmers. The Apple Watch Ultra shares the same features as the new Apple Watch Series 8, but there is a whole lot more to the watch than meets the eye. Here are just some of the more notable differences that are worth highlighting.
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Apple Shares Guided Video Tour of iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro
Apple has published a nine-minute video positioned as a tour of the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro, with the walkthrough pre-empting the availability of online pre-orders, which go live on Friday.
Beginning at Apple's Upper West Side store in New York City, the tour highlights the four available sizes, new camera features like Action mode, Lock Screen customizations, the iPhone 14 Pro's Always-on...
Apple Watch Ultra: A First Look at Apple's Artfully Designed Packaging
Apple yesterday unveiled its all-new Apple Watch Ultra, which the company says is "inspired by explorers and athletes" and "a versatile tool that empowers users to push their boundaries with adventure, endurance, and exploration."
In true Apple style, the company has designed the device's retail packaging in a way that reflects its vision. As shared by 3D artist Ian Zelbo, the box depicts a...
iOS 16 Alerts iPhone Users When Trying to Pair Counterfeit AirPods, But Doesn't Block Them
iOS 16 will warn users who try to pair counterfeit AirPods with their iPhone or iPad, according to code found in the release candidate beta released to developers on Wednesday.
Apple can already tell users when a non-genuine part is detected in an iPhone or iPad, but it looks as if the company is ready to extend this warning to fake Apple accessories, too.
First spotted by 9to5Mac, the...
Here's a First Real-World Look at the iPhone 14's New Video Action Mode
Apple's newly announced iPhone 14 models include a new Action mode when recording video, and here's our first real-world example of the feature in action.
The video below was taken by tech reporter Rich DeMuro during the hands-on time that followed Apple's "Far Out" media event on Wednesday, when it unveiled the new iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max....
