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
Some M1 Macs Affected By Fast User Switching Screensaver Bug
A growing number of user reports online suggest some of Apple's M1 Mac models are susceptible to a Fast User Switching bug that spontaneously activates the screensaver and leaves the user unable to dismiss it.
In macOS Big Sur, Fast User Switching allows users to quickly switch between user accounts without having to completely log out. Based on posts in the MacRumors forums, Apple...
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Apple Orders Two-Part Oprah Winfrey Biographical Documentary
Apple has ordered a two-part Oprah biographical documentary for its TV+ streaming service, reports Deadline.
Academy Award-winner Kevin MacDonald is re-teaming with Emmy-nominated producer Lisa Erspamer and her banner Happy Street Entertainment on the project. The pair previously made Whitney Houston biographical doc Whitney.The documentary will reportedly chronicle 25 years of American...
TSMC to Begin Production of 3nm Chips This Year
Apple chipmaking partner TSMC is "on track" to begin risk production of a 3-nanometer fabrication process in 2021, followed by volume production in the second half of next year, according to the foundry (via DigiTimes).
"Our N3 technology development is on track with good progress," said TSMC CEO CC Wei at the company's earnings conference call on January 14. "We are seeing a much higher level ...
First Episode of 'Servant' Season Two Premieres on Apple TV+
The first episode in season two of "Servant," a horror thriller produced by M. Night Shyamalan, is now available to watch on Apple TV+.
The series follows a Philadelphia couple who are in mourning after losing their child. Their baby, Jericho, is replaced by a reborn doll that the mother thinks is real, and a strange nanny, Leanne, is hired to look after the doll. After Leanne arrives,...
Apple Maintained Its Dominant Share of the Wearables Market in 2020
Apple maintained a strong lead in the true wireless headphones market in 2020, with its popular AirPods making up over a quarter of all shipments, based on a new report.
According to Counterpoint Research, Apple products comprised 29% of true wireless stereo (TWS) shipments in Q3 2020, while its Apple Watch made up 28% of all smartwatch shipments. With respect to the wearables market –...
Microsoft Increases OneDrive File Size Upload Limit to 250GB
Microsoft is raising the upload file size limit of its OneDrive file storage service to 250GB, up from the previous 100GB limit, the company has announced.
Microsoft says it is making the change to acknowledge the increase in remote working and learning, where users need to reliably and securely share large files like 4K or 8K video files, 3D models, CAD files, or large scientific data sets...
Philips Hue Announces New Wall Switch Module, Dimmer Switch, and Outdoor Light Bar
Philips Hue has announced a new wireless dimmer switch module that lets Hue bridge owners directly control the smart lighting from their standard wall switches.
The new Philips Hue wall switch module is the ideal addition to any Philips Hue set up. Installed behind existing light switches, it allows users to turn their existing switch into a smart switch and ensures their smart lighting is...
Evernote Note-Taking App Launches 'Home' One-Stop Information Dashboard
Popular note-taking app Evernote today unveiled a major redesign to its interface that it's calling Home, a dashboard interface that aims to keep users organized by putting the information they need each day in one easily accessible place.
Home is a brand-new way to start your day in Evernote; a one-stop dashboard that puts the information you need front and center—neatly organized and...
How to Control the Active Noise Cancellation Feature on AirPods Max
This article explains how to control the Active Noise Cancellation feature on Apple's AirPods Max headphones. Bear in mind that iOS devices need to be running iOS 14.3 or later in order to support AirPods Max. You can check that your device is updated by launching the Settings app and going to General -> Software Update.
What is the Active Noise Cancellation Feature on AirPods Max?...
Apple Launches New Nationwide Racial Equity and Justice Initiative Projects
Apple today announced a set of new projects as part of its $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) to help dismantle systemic barriers to opportunity and combat injustices faced by communities of color.
Rendering of the Propel Center
The projects include the Propel Center, a global innovation and learning hub for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), an Apple ...
Global iPhone Shipments Up 10% in 2020 Compared to Previous Year
Apple bucked a trend as falling global smartphone shipments in 2020 by increasing its shipment rate by over 10% compared to the previous year, claims a new report.
According to DigiTimes Research, global smartphone shipments suffered an overall 8.8% decline to 1.24 billion units last year, due in part to the crippling effects of the health crisis.
Despite that, however, worldwide...
CES 2021: LG Teases 'World's First Rollable Smartphone'
LG announced it will launch the world's first rollable smartphone this year, as it offered a sneak peek of the device at CES 2021 with a five-second teaser video.
The clip features a smartphone held in landscape orientation as the display rolls in from an expanded tablet-style form factor screen into a more compact chassis.
The hybrid handset is said to be based on flexible organic...
Allegedly Leaked 2021 iPad Pro CAD Images Suggest Few Design Changes
Tech blogs 91mobile and MySmartPrice on Tuesday posted a series of allegedly leaked factory CAD images of Apple's upcoming fifth-generation 11-inch iPad Pro.
Rumors suggest Apple plans to announce two new iPad Pro models in both 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions, and today's images offer perhaps the clearest indication yet that Apple's next-generation iPad Pros will have minimal, if any,...
iPhone 12 Sales in China Hit Nearly 18 Million Units in Q4 2020
Apple's iPhone 12 sales in China exceeded all expectations in the fourth quarter of last year, according to local media sources (via DigiTimes).
Sales reached 18 million units, earning Apple an over 20% market share, with momentum expected to continue through the Lunar New Year holiday, bringing shipment volumes for Q1 2021 on par with the number of units shipped the previous quarter.
The ...
Microsoft Excel for iPad Now Supports Split View, Word Gains Full Trackpad Support, and PowerPoint Offers Presenter Coaching
Microsoft today released updates to its suite of Office apps for iPad, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Notably, Excel for iPad now supports Split View, which allows you to open two spreadsheets simultaneously side-by-side to view and edit. Word and PowerPoint received support for Split View in May 2020.
Split View can be accessed by touching and holding on a spreadsheet document ...
How to Control the Transparency Feature on AirPods Max
This article explains how to control the Transparency feature on Apple's AirPods Max headphones. Bear in mind that iOS devices need to be running iOS 14.3 or later in order to support AirPods Max. You can check that your device is updated by launching the Settings app and going to General -> Software Update.
What is the Transparency Feature on AirPods Max?
AirPods Max are Apple's first...
How to Use Apple's Live Listen Feature With AirPods Max
Since 2014, Apple has included a little-known feature in iOS called Live Listen that allows an iPhone or iPad to serve as a remote microphone for an MFI-compatible hearing aid.
In iOS 14 and later, Live Listen supports AirPods Max, Apple's premium luxury headphones, making it possible to use your iOS device as a directional mic and have the audio it picks up relayed to your ears.
As an...
How to Change the Name of Your AirPods Max
When you've successfully paired new AirPods Max to an iPhone or iPad, Apple's over-ear headphones are given the default label "[Your Name]'s AirPods Max" in Bluetooth device lists. If you want, you can change this name by following these simple steps.
How to Change the Name of AirPods Max on iOSOn your iPhone or iPad, launch the Settings app.
Tap Bluetooth.
Tap the "i" icon next to your...
How to Unpair AirPods Max From iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, or Mac
This article explains how to unpair AirPods Max from a number of different Apple devices. If you're sending AirPods Max back to Apple for return or passing them on to someone else, then you'll want to unpair the headphones with your Apple hardware before you part ways with them.
Bear in mind that when you unpair AirPods from an iPhone, Mac, or Apple TV (fourth-generation or later),...
How to Check AirPods Max Battery Life
Apple's AirPods Max headphones offer around 20 hours of listening time or talk time on a single charge when you have Active Noise Cancellation and spatial audio turned on. If you pop AirPods Max in their Smart Case for five minutes, you can get enough charge for around 1.5 hours of listening time.
During use, you'll hear a tone when your AirPods Max battery charge is 10%, and a second...
