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 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...
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New iPhone Setting Lets Users Shake Off Motion-Sensing Ads
Apple is testing an iPhone setting for users in China that lets them add apps to a list that prevents them from accessing the device's motion sensors. Apple hasn't explicitly said what the setting is in response to, but Chinese apps sometimes show "shake-to-open" ads on launch, and they can be triggered by merely picking up an iPhone, walking, or going over a bump in a car, resulting in unwanted...
Apple Intelligence Taking Up 30GB+ on Some Macs Running macOS 27
After you install macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple automatically downloads a multi-gigabyte AI model to your Mac the next time it's connected to the internet. Unlike previous versions of macOS, you can't prevent it. Siri AI, and by extension Apple Intelligence, are now a mandatory part of your system.
For macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple says the latest Apple Intelligence features require up to 14GB...
'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...
Apple Is Working on a Screenless Fitness Band
Apple is working to bring to market an Apple Watch-style fitness band with no screen, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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The approach is said to be part of a broader re-evaluation of the Apple Watch lineup within the company, as it seeks "something that transforms the product for a new era." Apple has apparently been "exploring" the category for months and ...
watchOS 27.2: How to Access the App Switcher
In watchOS 26 and earlier versions, a double press of the Digital Crown would bring up the App Switcher, where you could easily switch to the last-used app and view and open other recently used apps. That's no longer the case in watchOS 27.2, currently in beta.
The Digital Crown double-press gesture has been reserved for Apple's upcoming Live Rewind AI feature (expected to arrive on Apple...
New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Now Available for Same-Day Pickup at Apple Stores
Apple launches its new Mac mini and Mac Studio models today in 30 countries and regions, including the U.S, and same-day pickup is now available at many Apple Store locations.
To order a product with Apple Store pickup, add the product to your bag on Apple.com, proceed to checkout, select the "I'll pick it up" option, enter your ZIP code, choose an available Apple Store location, ...
Apple Still Working on Anti-Snatching Feature That Locks Stolen iPhones
New references in the latest iOS 27.2 beta show that Apple continues to develop a new feature which will lock your iPhone if it's snatched from your hand by a thief.
As previously reported, the feature will use the gyroscope, accelerometer, and other sensors to determine when an iPhone has been grabbed. It'll also rely on a paired Apple Watch to detect when the iPhone has suddenly moved...
Apple Quietly Excludes Older iPhones From New Camera Feature
Apple's new Texture and Grain controls for Photographic Styles are not available on iPhones other than the latest iPhone 18 Pro models and upcoming iPhone Duo, despite the company's original wording suggesting otherwise.
When Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max earlier this month, its Newsroom press release said the new Texture and Grain controls would be "available in...
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 23.
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...
App Switcher Returns in watchOS 27.2 Beta With New Launch Gesture
Apple has apparently listened to user feedback and brought back the App Switcher screen in the latest watchOS 27.2 beta, but accessing it is a little different than before.
In watchOS 26 and earlier versions, a double press of the Digital Crown would bring up the App Switcher, where you could easily switch to the last-used app and view and open other recently used apps. You could also swipe...
Apple Music Hall Spatial Audio Venue Opens in Battersea Power Station
Apple has announced the opening of Apple Music Hall, a state-of-the-art 600-capacity music venue located in London's Battersea Power Station. Apple says it is "designed to connect artists and fans through bespoke, intimate performances unlike anywhere else."
"Apple's deep love for music dates all the way back to the very beginning, from the launch of the iPod to the long-running iTunes Music ...
Pin Music to the Top of Your Apple Watch Music Library
If you have an Apple Watch running watchOS 27 and you're an Apple Music subscriber, you can pin music to the top of your library to make it easier to find and play – great for those times when you're in the mood for a specific track, artist, album, or playlist.
In the Music app on your Apple Watch, when viewing a song, tap the three dots next to the song, then tap Pin [item]. You can also do...
watchOS 27 Wipes Five Apps From Your Apple Watch
Apple's watchOS 27, now available to download, 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.
The largest change affects Find My. watchOS 27 replaces the separate Find Devices, Find People, and Find Items apps with one map-centric app that handles all three functions. The main screen...
How to Force Quit Apple Watch Apps in watchOS 27
Prior to watchOS 27, the easiest way to force quit Apple Watch apps was by swiping across them in the App Switcher screen, but that's no longer possible because the Digital Crown double-click gesture that got you there is now reserved for Apple's upcoming Live Rewind AI feature. Fortunately, there's still a way to force quit apps in watchOS 27.
From the app you want to quit, press and hold the ...
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 May Have Hidden Flash Storage
Apple is using a 128GB NAND flash die in Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models, claims a Chinese hardware researcher, despite both devices officially offering only 64GB of storage. It's unclear why Apple would limit the accessible capacity, but it could conceivably be reserving some of it for intensive sensor data read/writes or as a durability buffer.
Something similar happened with the M4 ...
iPhone 20 Pro Display Sizes Leak Ahead of 2027 Launch
Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone lineup could feature slightly larger displays than the iPhone 18 Pro models, if a new leak shared on Weibo is accurate.
Prolific Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station claims that early iPhone 20 Pro display specifications include a 6.41-inch screen with a resolution of approximately 2,686 × 1,236 pixels, while the iPhone 20 Pro Max is said to have a 6.96-inch...
iPhone 20 Pro 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...
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Owners Report Unexpected Reboots
Some new Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 owners are reporting the devices are rebooting unexpectedly, and diagnostic logs suggest the crashes are related to the Apple Neural Engine.
Reports have been posted in the MacRumors forums since the new models launched on Friday. Users describe their watches suddenly displaying the Apple logo and restarting while they were interacting...
Apple Reference Image on iPhone 18 Pro: What It Does and How to Use It
Apple's latest iPhone 18 Pro models support something called Apple Reference Image – a way to verify that a photo was taken with an iPhone and hasn't been edited. The method can be used to prove that something actually happened and wasn't AI-generated. Apple likens the feature to a digital film negative.
You can use Apple Reference Image to save and share additional data to verify the...
