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
This Tool Strips AI Models From macOS, Freeing Up 12GB+ of Storage
With the release of macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple removed the toggle to disable Apple Intelligence, so there is no official way to remove its models from your Mac. But given that these models consume 12GB of storage (and sometimes more), it was only a matter of time before someone came up with a tool to strip them out of the operating system.
A new open-source project called RemoveMacAI is the ...
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Apple Quietly Triples iCloud Mail Alias Limit to Nine
Apple appears to have quietly tripled the number of iCloud Mail aliases users can create, increasing the limit from three to nine. The increase was first noticed last week by a Reddit user, and picked up shortly after by a member of the MacRumors forums. MacRumors can confirm the change is live at iCloud.com.
The increased limit has not been mentioned by Apple, so it could conceivably be a...
Mac Users Reclaim 12GB+ of Storage With Apple Intelligence Removal Tool
A new open-source tool is making waves in the Mac community by helping users reclaim valuable storage space taken up by Apple's AI models. Called "RemoveMacAI," the command line tool disables Apple Intelligence on macOS 27, removes its downloaded models, and prevents them from being downloaded again.
In macOS 27, Apple removed the toggle to disable Apple Intelligence wholesale, and simply...
iPhone Duo Makes Focus Modes Easier to Toggle From the Lock Screen
Code explorer pdfu has shared a new feature tidbit for the upcoming iPhone Duo. Apple is reportedly introducing new Focus mode controls on the device's Lock Screen.
When a Focus mode is active, a new button appears above the bottom controls that lets you toggle it off and on while you remain on the Lock Screen. The active Focus also appears in the status bar above the clock when you unlock...
EU iPhone and iPad Users Could Still Face Months-Long Wait for Siri AI
Apple's upgraded Siri AI could remain unavailable in the European Union for several months yet, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said a delay of around five months would be the "absolute best-case scenario," with European users potentially facing an even longer wait while Apple negotiates its compliance with the bloc's digital rules.
Gurman...
Today Marks the 15th Anniversary of Steve Jobs' Death
15 years ago today, Steve Jobs passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 56. It was the day after Apple executives introduced the iPhone 4s at a media event on the company's Infinite Loop headquarters campus.
Image Credit: Matt Yohe / CC BY 2.0
In the days following his passing, Apple began posting comments from fans on its "Remembering Steve" webpage. Apple continues to maintain the...
iPhone 18 Pro's Triple Live Activity Support Comes With a Catch
On iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple slimmed down the cutout where the Dynamic Island lives, allowing the latter to support up to three simultaneous Live Activities. But it turns out there's a catch.
As noted by code explorer pdfu, the third Live Activity in iOS 27 is only ever a system activity, such as Now Playing or navigation – it can't be another app. So if you own a new iPhone 18 Pro and...
Work Email Missing on Your Mac? This Could Be Why
If your work email on your Mac isn't syncing today, it might well have to do with Microsoft's cut-off of Exchange Web Services (EWS).
As of October 1, 2026, Microsoft began switching off EWS by default in Exchange Online. If you haven't heard of it before, EWS is the aging protocol that Apple's Mail and Calendar apps still use to sync Microsoft 365 work accounts.
The cutoff has been...
Apple to Announce Three New Smart Home Devices This Month
Apple will use the month of October to shake up its smart home lineup with some upgraded devices and at least one major new product, based on reliable sources and reports.
According to Bloomberg, Apple will unveil an updated HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K. Apart from some new color options for the mini (including pink and green) and an updated Siri Remote for the set-top box, the two devices...
iPhone 18 Pro Aperture Control Goes Fully Manual in Halide 3.2
Award-winning camera app Halide Mark III has been updated to version 3.2, bringing dedicated support for iPhone 18 Pro by broadening user control over the device's new variable aperture camera system.
Apple's stock Camera app lets iPhone 18 Pro owners choose from a four-stop variable aperture ranging from ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4.0, delivering around 50 percent better low-light performance and giving ...
iPhone 18 Pro Sales Jump in China Ahead of iPhone Duo Launch
Sales of iPhone 18 Pro models in China were 12% higher in the three days after launching than sales of iPhone 17 Pro models were during their entire first week last year, according to Counterpoint Research.
The strong start helped Apple claim the top spot in the country's smartphone market for the week of September 14 to 20, handing it a 33% share. But the news could get even better for...
Apple TV Still Down for Some Users Following Apple Services Outage
Update: normal service has resumed.
Apple TV appears to be unavailable for some users, following a recent outage of Apple Services that began on September 30.
The original outage took down the App Store, Apple Fitness+, Apple Music, and several other services, but those are all now back online. Only Apple TV is still not working for an unknown number of users.
Apple's System Status ...
Microsoft 365 Work Accounts May Stop Syncing in Apple Mail
From October 1, 2026, Microsoft began disabling Exchange Web Services (EWS) by default in Exchange Online, which will cut off the protocol that Apple's Mail and Calendar apps on Mac still rely on to sync Microsoft 365 work accounts.
The cutoff has been on the cards for a fairly long time, as Microsoft stopped adding new features to EWS back in 2018, while in 2023 it announced that it would...
iPhone Duo Will Be Hard to Get. Here's How to Improve Your Chances
Apple announced the iPhone Duo in early September at the company's "Surprise and Shine" event. Apple's first foldable is the biggest shake-up of the iPhone design in almost a decade, and it's sure to be one of the hardest devices in years to actually get your hands on. If you're keen to be among the first owners of an iPhone Duo, here are some tips on how to give yourself the best chance....
Switch Siri AI for ChatGPT on Your Mac
In macOS 27 Golden Gate, Siri AI is a lot smarter than before, so it doesn't always flail and attempt to hand your questions over to ChatGPT. However, if you still prefer OpenAI's chatbot for certain queries, you can still ask for it explicitly.
In macOS Tahoe, Siri would suggest passing a request to ChatGPT when it thought the chatbot could help. In macOS 27 though, ChatGPT only answers...
iPhone 18 Pro Face ID Not Working? Try This
Apple's latest iPhone 18 Pro models came out mid-September to much fanfare, but not all users have had a seamless onboarding experience, with some owners of the new models reporting that Face ID authentication isn't always working as it should.
Posts on social media indicate that certain authentication scenarios like using Face ID to unlock a locked app doesn't always work on the devices....
iPhone Duo Gets a Virtual Walkman App Ahead of Launch
An indie developer has built an app that turns Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo into a virtual Sony Walkman by using the foldable's hinge to mimic the classic cassette player's flip-open door.
Creator Vidit Bhargava is calling the app Duo-Man, which was designed in BitRig's new iPhone Duo development environment. Bhargava's app lets users open the device to pick their music and "insert" a...
New iPad Mini 8 to Get iPhone 18 Pro's Blazingly Fast Chip
Apple's upcoming next-generation iPad mini will feature the A20 Pro chip, according to leaked code spotted by MacRumors last week.
The current iPad mini was released in October 2024 and uses the A17 Pro chip that debuted in the iPhone 15 Pro. By moving straight to the A20 Pro, as the leak indicates, the new model is skipping both the A18 Pro and A19 Pro generations.
The A20 Pro debuted in ...
Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion Over Haptic Patent Infringement
Apple has been ordered to pay $5.7 billion in damages to Taction Technology after a federal jury found it had infringed two of the haptics company's patents, reported CNBC over the weekend.
Taction sued Apple in 2021, arguing that Apple's Taptic Engine in the company's Apple Watches and iPhones uses its inventions without proper license or authority. Apple initially had the case dismissed in ...
New Vision Pro Headset: Apple Considering Four Different Concepts
Apple is working on a "completely revamped" Vision Pro headset that could go in any of four directions and likely won't arrive before late 2028 or early 2029, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said Apple's Vision team is exploring four concepts for the device, codenamed N224, including designs that offload internal components in a similar ...
