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
iOS 26: Reduce Loud iPhone Sounds With This New Toggle
Apple has added a new audio control in iOS 26 that lets you dampen overly loud sounds coming from your iPhone speaker without sacrificing audio quality. The "Reduce Loud Sounds" toggle compresses your iPhone's volume range, making loud sounds softer while preserving quieter details.
If you frequently switch between apps with wildly different volume levels, watch videos with inconsistent...
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AirPods Pro 3: How to Pair With Non-Apple Devices
AirPods Pro 3 are designed to connect instantly with Apple devices, but they still work as standard Bluetooth earbuds. That means you can pair them with virtually any device that supports Bluetooth audio – from Samsung Galaxy phones to gaming consoles. Here's how to set up the connection in seconds.
Note that this manual pairing method also comes in handy if your AirPods Pro 3 don't show...
Logitech's New MX Master 4 Mouse Features Haptic Feedback
Logitech today announced an updated version of its MX Master series mouse, the MX Master 4, which features haptic feedback and introduces a few other changes while remaining largely faithful to the original design.
Apart from cleaner-looking frosted buttons and a more minimalist bottom, the MX Master 4 looks very similar to the S3. The feel is, however, slightly different – the new model...
Opera's Agentic AI Browser Neon Launches With Subscription Model
Opera today launched its subscription-based, AI-focused Neon browser, which joins a growing field of companies touting agentic browsing capabilities.
Opera first previewed Neon in May and is now gradually rolling out invites to waitlist members. Available to early access users at $19.99 per month, Neon aims to go beyond traditional browsing by using AI to execute tasks directly within the...
Apple Watch Sleep Apnea Notifications Now Available in Korea
Apple has expanded its sleep apnea notification feature to Apple Watch users in South Korea, the company announced today.
Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, often leading to poor rest. The Apple Watch detects signs of the disorder by using its accelerometer to track subtle wrist movements associated with irregular breathing patterns. When...
WhatsApp for iOS Now Supports Live Photos Sharing
WhatsApp has confirmed the introduction of Live Photos support on iPhones running its encrypted chat platform, allowing users to send and receive images captured in the format.
Introduced in 2015, Apple's Live Photos capture 1.5 seconds of video and audio before and after you take a picture, with the aim of adding a little bit of life and movement to still images.
In a blog post on Monday ...
iOS 26: Send Photos Faster With This Hidden Toggle
In iOS 26, Apple quietly added a neat new option that lets you send smaller-sized previews of images over Messages so that recipients get them right away, before the full-resolution images arrive.
Thanks to the new setting, your recipient will receive a lower-quality preview almost instantly, followed by the full-resolution image. And if you're traveling with limited cellular data or using...
LG UltraFine 6K (32U990A) TB5 Display: Pre-Orders Open September 30
Pre-orders for LG's new UltraFine evo 6K display (model 32U990A) with Thunderbolt 5 support will begin on September 30, according to a major U.S. retailer listing.
LG first revealed the 32-inch display at CES 2025 in January, teasing its status as the first monitor to support Thunderbolt 5. At the time, LG only provided high-level specs, but left pricing, availability, and full technical...
Two New Apple Displays Nearing Mass Production, May Launch This Year
Apple plans to release two new external monitors either later this year or in early 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said Apple is nearing mass production of the new Mac external monitors, which will be the first time the company has revisited the product category since debuting the Apple Studio Display in 2022.
The two...
iOS 26: Track Emailed Orders in Apple Wallet
In iOS 26, Apple Intelligence makes the Wallet app's order tracking feature genuinely useful by scanning your email for shipping details.
The ability to track orders in Apple Wallet isn't new – it's actually been around since iOS 16. But if you've never noticed it before, don't worry. Most people haven't used it either.
The feature initially struggled because it relied on merchants to...
iOS 26: Use Visual Intelligence With iPhone Screen Content
In iOS 26, Apple has extended Visual Intelligence to work with content that's on your iPhone, allowing you to ask questions about what you're seeing, look up products, and more.
Visual Intelligence started out in iOS 18.2 as a Camera Control button function that can describe what you are looking at, get details about a restaurant or business, translate text, and the like.
But in iOS 26,...
iOS 26: Customize Your iPhone Home Screen Wallpaper
With iOS 26, Apple gives you more control than ever over how your Home screen looks and feels. For example, as part of the new Liquid Glass redesign you can now make app icons and widgets clear. You can also now set the wallpaper directly from the Home screen, whereas previously you had to go into Settings.
Bear in mind that the new Liquid Glass design means the wallpaper you choose...
Proton Mail iOS App Gets Major Redesign With Offline Mode
Proton has rolled out a major update to its Mail app for iOS and Android, introducing a completely rebuilt interface alongside a new offline mode that lets users read, write, and organize emails without an internet connection.
First up, the privacy-focused email service has moved the compose button from the top-right corner to the bottom of the screen for easier one-handed access. Proton...
iOS 26: Screen and Filter Messages From Unknown Senders
In iOS 26, Apple has introduced enhanced message filtering that gives you more control over unwanted texts, separating spam messages from unknown senders into distinct categories. Here's how to set up and use these new filtering options to keep your Messages app clutter-free.
Enable Message Filtering Settings
Before you can filter messages from unknown senders in iOS 26, you need to enable...
Apple Challenges EU Digital Markets Act Over Feature Delays
Apple is urging European regulators to scrap the Digital Markets Act (DMA), claiming it has created security vulnerabilities and damaged the user experience, not to mention caused at least three of its product features to be postponed or delayed indefinitely.
In a statement posted to its website, Apple says EU users now face exposure to malware through mandatory third-party app stores, with...
50 New macOS Tahoe Features and Changes Worth Checking Out
Apple this month released macOS Tahoe, the latest version of the company's Mac operating system. macOS Tahoe 26 adopts Apple's new Liquid Glass design along with new customizations, a new Phone app, and updated capabilities across the platform.
In this article, we've selected 50 new features and lesser-known changes that are worth checking out if you're upgrading. What do you think of...
iOS 26: Tint App Icons to Precisely Match Your iPhone Case Color
In iOS 26, Apple has added a new feature to its Home screen customization options that can match the color of your app icons with the actual color of your iPhone's case. Keep reading to learn how it works.
In iOS 18, Apple introduced Tinted app icons. The option applies a color filter over app icons, widgets, and even system UI elements. And with iOS 26, Apple has built on the theme with a...
Logitech Launches Solar-Powered Signature Slim K980 Keyboard
Logitech has announced the Signature Slim Solar+ K980, a full-size wireless keyboard that relies entirely on solar power. The device features a solar panel along its top edge and doesn't even have a USB charging connector, so if you dislike cable clutter, this could be your kind of thing.
The K980 uses Logitech's LightCharge technology, which needs a minimum of 200 lux of ambient light to...
iOS 26: Use Live Translation in Messages
In iOS 26, seamless multilingual conversations in Messages are just a few taps away, thanks to Apple's new Live Translation feature. When chatting with friends or colleagues who speak different languages, you can now see instant translations without breaking the flow of your conversation.
Live Translation is an Apple Intelligence feature, so you'll need an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone...
WhatsApp Rolls Out Message Translation on iOS in 19 Languages
WhatsApp has announced the rollout of its new translation feature, allowing users to translate messages into their preferred language directly within the app. The feature is launching gradually across iPhone and Android devices for one-on-one chats, group conversations, and Channel updates.
To translate a message, simply long-press on the text and tap the "Translate" option. Users can then...
