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 Has a Hidden Display Setting for Case Compatibility
Apple's new iPhone Duo has a special option in its display settings that adds a narrow black border to the left side of the front screen.
Blogger Nicolas Lellouche discovered the setting in the Display & Brightness menu during his hands-on time with the device shortly after Apple's iPhone event stream last week.
The idea behind the "Shift Left Edge" setting – which roughly doubles the...
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iPod Touch Released 19 Years Ago Today
The first iPod touch went on general sale on September 14, 2007, nine days after Steve Jobs unveiled it at Apple's "The Beat Goes On" media event. The device brought the iPhone's multi-touch interface, Wi-Fi, and Safari browser to the iPod lineup for the first time, but it lacked cellular phone functionality and a camera.
iPod touch launched at $299 for 8GB and $399 for 16GB, and was pitched...
Gurman: 'iPhone Duo Max' With Bigger Display Likely in Apple's Plans
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has suggested Apple will release an "iPhone Duo Max" in the coming years, highlighting why Apple chose the "Duo" moniker over other names.
In the months leading up to Apple's iPhone Duo unveiling, Gurman reported that employees within Apple had begun referring to the device as the "iPhone Ultra," possibly having been influenced by media coverage of the device and...
Apple's New 2026 iPhone Lineup: Prices for Every Storage Tier
Apple on September 9 unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, alongside the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. So how much does each device cost across its storage options, and how do those prices compare with the earlier-generation devices Apple continues to sell?
Apple's current iPhone lineup, including the newly announced models, is priced as follows in the United States....
Apple Store Down Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders
Apple's online store is down ahead of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders, which begin at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Saturday, September 12.
"We love that early energy," reads the Apple Store's message when visiting the U.S. website. "Almost ready for you. Pre-order begins at 5:00 a.m. PT. See you soon." Apple has been opening pre-orders at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time for several years, ...
How to Pre-Order iPhone 18 Pro From Apple and Get the Model You Want on Launch Day
Update: iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders are now live on the Apple Store.
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9 at its "Surprise and shine" event. If you're keen to be among the first to get your hands on one, here are some tips on how to give yourself the best chance. If you're looking to grab a foldable iPhone Duo, check out our separate guide.
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iPhone Duo Can Do Split View, But Not Like Your iPad
Apple's iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can run two apps side by side, but anyone expecting the sort of freedom that Split View offers on iPad might want to temper their expectations.
Apple's iPhone Duo marketing materials talk up app pairs and side-by-side windows, but it doesn't mention anything about resizing them. There's a reason for that.
If you put two apps side by side on the...
'MacBook Ultra' Coming Soon With Touchscreen and 5 Other Changes
Reports and rumors suggest the next high-end MacBook Pro that Apple will release might not be a MacBook Pro at all. It could actually be something altogether new and more exciting – a "MacBook Ultra" – marketed as the company's top-tier laptop offering. The device is likely to sit above the current M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, rather than replace them, suggesting that they will remain on...
What Upgrading to iPhone 18 Pro From iPhone 17 Pro Gets You
Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max largely build on last year's models with a series of targeted upgrades rather than a major redesign. The most notable changes dial in better performance, camera capabilities, battery life, and wired charging speeds.
Several key specifications remain unchanged from the iPhone 17 Pro models. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max retain the same 6.3-inch...
IMAX Reacts to iPhone Duo's 1:1.4 Aspect Ratio Displays
Production theater company IMAX has responded in a mixed way to Apple's embrace of a 1:1.4 aspect ratio on the iPhone Duo's inner and outer displays. The boxier ratio happens to be very close to the classic "full-frame" IMAX 1.43:1 aspect ratio, which comes from the geometry of the company's original 15-perforation/70mm film system.
In response to an X post from someone wondering if we'll see...
Apple Execs Explain iPhone Duo's Display Design, Secrecy, and Price
In a joint interview with Tom's Guide and TechRadar, new Apple CEO John Ternus and marketing chief Greg Joswiak explained why the company waited until now to release a foldable, its design philosophy, and how it kept the iPhone Duo under wraps.
Ternus said the timing always comes down to when a product idea meets Apple's bar "for quality and durability, but also for design." He said the...
Apple to Pay $250 Per iPhone Duo Foldable Display in Samsung Deal
Samsung Display has signed a three-year exclusive supply agreement with Apple to provide foldable display panels for the iPhone Duo and future models, reports Chinese leaker Instant Digital.
The iPhone Duo is the first device on the market to feature Samsung's M16 OLED material set, said to bring improvements to brightness, color performance, lifespan, and power efficiency over previous OLED...
iPhone 20 Rumors Point to These Ten Big Changes
In 2017, Apple celebrated the iPhone's 10th birthday with the iPhone X, the biggest redesign in the product's history. For the device's 20th anniversary, all the rumors indicate that the company is preparing another landmark redesign.
The commemorative "iPhone 20" model isn't expected until September 2027, but leaks have been piling up for months. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple...
iPhone Duo Launching Next Month With These 15 New Features
Apple on September 9 announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable dual-screen iPhone. Pre-orders for the device go live on Friday, October 16, and it will be available to buy in Apple Stores and other major retailers on Friday, October 30.
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...
iPhone 18 Pro: Nine Reasons Not to Upgrade This Year
Apple unveiled new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models on Wednesday, September 9. The devices have a design that's largely similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, with the main enhancements coming in the form of camera upgrades, a faster A20 Pro chip, and improvements in thermal management and battery life. More substantial changes to the lineup are not expected until next year, when Apple is ...
Why iPhone Duo's Under-Screen Camera Isn't in the Corner
If you're wondering why the under-screen camera on the iPhone Duo's inner display isn't placed in the top-right corner, Chinese leaker Instant Digital has provided an explanation.
"The iPhone Duo's under-display camera wasn't placed in the top-right corner of the inner screen because of engineering difficulties," said the leaker in a Weibo post this morning. "The next generation will likely...
Apple Isn't Revealing the iPhone Duo's Under-Screen Camera Resolution
Hidden beneath the 7.6-inch inner screen of the foldable iPhone Duo is an under-display FaceTime camera. The long-rumored feature is a first for Apple, yet the company hasn't provided as much detail about it as the device's other cameras.
For example, unlike the 12-megapixel sensor on the outer front display and the two 48-megapixel lenses on the back, Apple has not revealed the megapixel...
iOS 27 RC Adds Long-Rumored Camera App Controls Customization
In the iOS 27 Release Candidate that Apple released to developers on Wednesday, Apple added the long-rumored ability to customize the Camera app's controls. Way back in May, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple planned to make the Camera app more customizable, but it's only now that the feature has made it into the beta roadmap.
To customize the Camera app's controls, tap the button...
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Benchmarks Reveal Speed of A20 Pro Chip
Early benchmark results for the A20 Pro chip in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max appeared early this morning in the Geekbench 7 database, offering us a first look at the new models' CPU and graphics performance ahead of the devices reaching customers.
Based on these early results – which are unconfirmed – the A20 Pro chip across the Pro models appears to deliver around 21% to 23%...
iOS 27 to Upgrade Apple TV Remote App in Two Ways
Apple has updated the design of the virtual Apple TV Remote for the iOS 27 Release Candidate, which was released yesterday, and there are two new features that have been added to the iPhone app's interface.
First up, Apple has added a new button to the top-right corner of the Remote UI with a glyph showing four squares. Pressing the button pops out an app menu similar to the Apple TV home...
