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 Duo: How to Skip the Swipe Up After Touch ID
Apple's iPhone Duo uses traditional Touch ID authentication instead of Face ID, with the sensor built into the side button, iPad-style. By default you have to authenticate with your finger to unlock the device, then swipe up to dismiss the Lock Screen, but there's a setting that removes the latter step. Here's how to enable it.
Use Rest Finger to Open
Assuming that you set up Touch ID when...
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Where to Buy iPhone Duo: Stores, Pickup, and Wait Times
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo launched in stores on Friday, October 23, and demand has outstripped supply so far. Apple Store pickup is back online after being unavailable for the past week, while delivery estimates depend on device configuration and location. Here is where things stand and how to check availability where you are.
Apple Store Pickup
The option to reserve an iPhone Duo for...
You Can Now Set Up Your iPhone Duo Pre-Order - Do It Before Friday
Apple has opened its "Get Ready" service for iPhone Duo pre-orders, allowing customers to pre-select a variety of options to streamline the process of ordering and have a better chance of grabbing one on launch day.
The iPhone Duo launches on October 23, while pre-orders go live on October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time or 8 a.m. Eastern Time. Rather than turn up on the day, however, Apple...
Apple's New Health App Is in Beta, But It Won't Launch With iOS 27.2
Apple's redesigned Health app is currently being tested in the iOS 27.2 beta, but it is not expected to be included in the update's public release later this month.
As we reported in September, Apple still plans to roll out the redesign in 2026, but it will likely arrive in a future update to iOS 27 after the release of iOS 27.2, which is expected late October.
The redesign provides...
New iPad Mini Could Cost More Than the iPad Air
Apple's upcoming OLED iPad mini could start at close to $799, which would be $300 above the current model's original $499 launch price. That's according to Bloomberg, citing sources indicating another considerable price hike will accompany the new model.
Apple raised the iPad mini 7's starting price to $599 in June. Bloomberg suggests its successor could add another $200 on top of that....
OLED iPad Mini Could Be $200 More Expensive Than Current Model
Apple's upcoming OLED iPad mini will be "considerably more expensive" than the current $599 model, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman referenced his own sources indicating a price hike, while saying his guess is that the new device will cost "something closer to $799."
Aside from a new OLED display, the new iPad mini is expected to feature...
Apple TV 4K Getting A19 Chip and a Potentially Easier-to-Find Siri Remote
Apple's new Apple TV 4K will be powered by a standard A19 chip, up from the A15 in the current 2022 model, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter, Gurman also said Apple has tested a refreshed Siri Remote with a speaker to make it easier to find between couch cushions.
Apple has also tested built-in microphones for the Apple TV 4K to let users query Siri without...
Apple HomeView Smart Hub to Ship in Mid-November in Four Colors
Apple's all-new smart home hub, the HomeView, will ship around mid-November, roughly a month after its unveiling at Apple's "Welcome home" October 13 event, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
HomeView concept image
Writing in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman said the HomeView, "at least as of now," will follow the launch of the new Apple TV 4K and new HomePod mini...
New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini to Ship on October 30
The new upcoming Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and new HomePod mini with S10 chip will launch on Friday, October 30, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter, Gurman said the devices will ship to customers and arrive in stores on that day.
Apple is expected to announce the new devices at its October 13 "Welcome home" event, which will also debut "HomeView" – the...
iPhone Duo Launches Today With These 15 New Features
Apple last month announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable dual-screen iPhone. Pre-orders for the device went live on October 16, and it is now available to buy in Apple Stores and other major retailers.
Here's a summary of the main features you can expect to come with the new device:
Foldable design: The device has 7.6-inch inner and 5.4-inch outer displays, and it's Apple's...
Apple's Ultra-Thin iPhone Air Could Be Even Thinner Next Year
Apple's 2025 iPhone Air is the slimmest smartphone the company has launched, but the next generation of its ultra-thin iPhone could be even more compact, if a new alleged leak is to be believed.
According to the account "yeux1122" on the Korean Naver blog, Apple's iPhone Air 2 will be around 0.4mm thinner than the current model, despite having a higher-capacity battery.
The original...
Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone 18 Pro Orders After Price Hike Dampens Demand
Apple has asked some of its suppliers to cut production of iPhone 18 Pro components due to lower-than-expected demand, according to Nikkei Asia ($).
Citing its own sources, the report claims that Apple has been more cautious about shipments since early September because of the rising cost of memory chips, leading to higher prices. Component orders for October were said to have been cut by...
Apple Signs Hiring and Licensing Deal With AI Podcast Startup Huxe
Apple has reached an agreement to recruit employees from Huxe and license the AI audio startup's technology, according to a new European Commission
When Is iOS 27.2 Coming Out?
Apple is currently beta testing iOS 27.2, its next major point update to its iPhone software, but there's a particular quirk in this update that's worth noting.
Apple never released iOS 27.1 to the public. Instead, it's going from iOS 27 straight to iOS 27.2. That's because the company plans to ship the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, on October 23, and it will have iOS 27.1...
iPhone Duo Pre-Orders Open Next Friday, But You Can Set Up Your Order From Monday
If you plan to purchase an iPhone Duo, you're going to have to be savvy about pre-ordering. Excitement for Apple's first foldable iPhone is high, and initial stocks are expected to be limited.
The iPhone Duo launches on October 23, while pre-orders go live on October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time or 8 a.m. Eastern Time. However, you can take action before then and increase the chances of...
iPhone Air 2 Could Be as Thin as an Unfolded iPhone Duo
Apple's iPhone Air 2 will be approximately 0.4mm thinner than the current model despite having a higher-capacity battery, claims the account "yeux1122" on the Korean Naver blog. Apple lists the original iPhone Air at 5.6mm thick, so a 0.4mm reduction would put its successor at approximately 5.2mm, around 7% thinner. Interestingly, that would match the thickness of the new iPhone Duo when...
New iPad Mini Rumored to Have 60Hz OLED Display Ahead of Launch
Ahead of the expected imminent launch of the new iPad mini 8, word out of Asia suggests that the device will feature a 60Hz OLED display rather than a ProMotion 120Hz display.
The information comes courtesy of a hit-and-miss tipster running the account "yeux1122" on the Korean Naver blog. "There have been mentions of 120Hz in some overseas reports, but the domestic production quantity has...
Don't Buy an Apple TV or HomePod Mini Right Now
Apple hasn't refreshed the Apple TV 4K since October 2022 and it hasn't significantly updated the HomePod mini since November 2021, but that is expected to change this month, so don't buy either of these devices just yet.
Apple is expected to unveil an updated HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K on October 13, according to Bloomberg.
Apart from some new color options for the mini (including...
Gurman: OLED MacBook Pro Won't Be 'Significantly Thinner'
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has walked back somewhat on his previous reporting that Apple's upcoming touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro will be thinner than current models. "I don't think it'll be significantly thinner in the end," he posted on X late Wednesday in reply to a question about the machine, which is expected to launch on October 27.
In October 2025, Gurman reported that the OLED MacBook Pro...
Apple to Announce 10 New Products This Month
Apple will use the month of October to shake up its smart home lineup with some new and upgraded devices and potentially several new Macs, based on reliable sources and reports.
Apple will also announce the official launch of the iPhone Duo on Friday, October 23. Pre-orders for the foldable iPhone begin Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. We're also waiting on Apple to announce the...
