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
UK iCloud Users Could Claim £77 Each as Apple Case Heads to Trial
A class action lawsuit accusing Apple of overcharging U.K. iCloud users has been certified to go ahead, putting the £3 billion ($3.9 billion) claim on track for a trial in October 2028.
According to BBC News, the Competition Appeal Tribunal cleared consumer group Which? to bring the case on behalf of an estimated 40 million U.K. iPhone and iPad owners, each of whom could receive up to £77...
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watchOS 27 Is Wiping Four Apps From Your Apple Watch
Apple's watchOS 27, previewed at this month's WWDC, removes four built-in apps from all supported Apple Watch models, folding three of them into a single Find My app and dropping Walkie-Talkie entirely, based on the first developer beta released this month.
The largest change affects Find My. watchOS 27 developer beta 1 replaces the separate Find Devices, Find People, and Find Items apps...
Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' Still on Track for September Debut
Apple's first foldable iPhone remains on track for a September debut, despite rumors to the contrary, based on a new report by China Securities Journal (via DigiTimes).
According to the report, which cites a source at an Apple supplier, the company recently started delivering components in small batches for Apple's first foldable iPhone.
The supplier also reportedly received guidance...
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Expected Later This Year
Apple will unveil the Apple Watch Ultra 4 alongside an Apple Watch Series 12 later this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman plotted out Apple's product roadmap for the rest of the year, including the Phone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and the company's first foldable iPhone. "That flurry of devices should also include an Apple Watch Series 12 and ...
iPhone 17 Prices Could Go Up as Soon as This Month
There is growing speculation that Apple may hike the prices of its iPhone 17 lineup as soon as this month, following CEO Tim Cook's recent comments about "unavoidable" price increases.
Last week, Cook told The Wall Street Journal that Apple is no longer able to absorb the increased cost of memory and storage chips, both of which are in high demand from AI and neocloud companies as they...
No watchOS 27? No Problem. Your Apple Watch Still Works With iOS 27
Apple's decision to drop watchOS 27 support for five Apple Watch models – the Series 6, 7, 8, SE 2, and the original Ultra – likely caused some hand-wringing at this year's WWDC. The software's compatibility list cuts off three years of devices in one update. Fortunately, Apple today confirmed that unsupported watches will still work with iOS 27 when it's released in the fall.
Speaking to Tec...
OLED iPad Mini: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect
According to the latest rumors, Apple is close to launching its next-generation iPad mini. So what should we expect from the successor to the iPad mini 7 that Apple released over 20 months ago. Read on to find out.
Processor and Performance
Apple is working on a next-generation version of the iPad mini (codename J510/J511) that features the A19 Pro chip, according to information found in...
M6 MacBook Air: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect
Apple refreshed the MacBook Air with the M5 chip in March 2026, but attention is already turning to what comes next. While the next-generation model isn't expected to arrive until next year, early rumors suggest it could mark the beginning of a more ambitious phase in Apple's chip roadmap.
From potential advances in processor technology to the prospect of higher prices, here's what the...
Three Ways macOS 27 Improves iPhone Mirroring
In macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple has brought some meaningful updates to iPhone Mirroring besides a new app icon. Here's what's new.
macOS 27 is currently in developer beta, with a public beta coming next month and a general release expected in the fall.
Window Resizing
In macOS Tahoe, iPhone Mirroring is constrained to the iPhone's native aspect ratio, so window resizing is limited to the...
iPhone Air 2 to Feature Three Key Upgrades
The iPhone Air launched last year as Apple's thinnest phone to date, but its single rear camera quickly became the most common complaint about an otherwise well-received device. Next year, Apple is set to address that.
A new report from Bloomberg says the second-generation iPhone Air, expected in spring 2027, will gain a second rear camera. An Ultra Wide lens will join the existing Wide...
Apple Is Launching 3 New iPhones Next Spring
Apple plans to launch three new iPhone models in the spring of 2027, based on multiple reports.
For Apple to release three new smartphones so early in the year is unusual, but it partly has to do with the company's reported new split-launch strategy: fall launches will focus on Apple's most high-end smartphone models, with spring launches offering different and lower-priced options.
That ...
Apple to Make Chips in US With Intel, Trump Says
Apple has agreed to work with Intel to manufacture some of its chips in the United States, U.S. president Trump said on Thursday.
Intel's stock rose 9 percent in premarket trading following Trump's comments, which appeared in a social media post. Apple was up 0.6 percent in premarket trading.
Neither Apple nor Intel have officially commented on the deal, but The Wall Street Journal reporte...
12 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro
We're only three months out from the launch of Apple's premium next-generation smartphone lineup, and while we're not expecting a sea change in terms of functionality, there are still several enhancements rumored to be coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
One thing worth noting is that Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its iPhone release cycle this year, adopting a ...
Apple 'Records Every Tap' in App Store to Filter New Personalized Recommendations Feature
Last week, Apple introduced a new discovery feature for the App Store called Personalized Collections, or app recommendations based on individual interests and behavior. Apple pitched the announcement as another way for developers to have their app discovered, but there has already been some pushback from a privacy perspective.
App Store user analytics collected by Apple (Image: Mysk)
The new ...
One Way the 20th Anniversary iPhone Will Differ From the iPhone X
When Apple celebrated the iPhone's 10th birthday with the iPhone X in 2017, it offered the device in a single size: 5.8 inches. A bigger model based on the same Home-button-less design wouldn't arrive until the iPhone XS Max was launched a year later.
Next year, the 20th anniversary iPhone won't make buyers wait.
According to Bloomberg, Apple plans two anniversary models next year that...
Apple Is Already Testing Four New Products With iOS 28
iOS 28 doesn't exist in public form yet – iOS 27 hasn't even gotten past its first developer beta – but Apple is reportedly already testing four unreleased products with an internal version of the software.
According to Bloomberg, the 20th anniversary iPhone, a second-generation foldable iPhone, and camera-equipped AirPods are all being tested with iOS 28.
The 20th-anniversary iPhone is...
Apple TV Time-Limited Deal: $5.99/Month for Amazon Prime Members
Apple has partnered up with Amazon to make Apple TV available at $5.99 per month for Prime members for a limited time.
Apple TV is available as an add-on subscription through Prime Video in the U.S. This promotional deal lets Prime members sign up to the streaming platform for over 50% off the usual $12.99/month price for up to two months, after which the standard price applies.
The promo...
WhatsApp Working on View-Once Text Messages for iPhone
WhatsApp is working on a way to let users send text messages that can only be viewed once, similar to the feature already available for photos, videos, and voice notes.
According to WABetaInfo, after typing a message in the chat bar, users will be able to select a new "Send as view once" option by long-pressing the Send button. When the message is sent, the recipient will be able to open the ...
Apple Details Terminal Anti-Scam Warning in macOS
Back in March with the release of macOS Tahoe 26.4, Apple introduced a new security popup that warns Mac users when they paste a command into the Terminal app that could be harmful. Apple has now published a support document explaining why the popup warning appears.
Screenshot via "Mr. Macintosh"
The warning says the following when it appears:
Possible malware, Paste blocked
Your Mac...
The iPhone 17 Can't Do This With Siri. The iPhone 18 Will
During WWDC 2026, Apple confirmed that its most powerful on-device AI model is currently only compatible with the latest iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The reason for the device limitation is that the AI model requires 12GB of RAM to run, and only the above iPhones have that amount. Unfortunately, the iPhone 17 misses out because it has 8GB of RAM.
That means iPhone 17 ...
