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
Battery Likely for New MacBook Air Again Spotted in Certification Listings
Rumors suggest an updated MacBook Air could be launching sooner rather than later, and we've already seen certifications for a possible MacBook Air battery recently filed in China and Denmark. Now the same battery has appeared on Safety Korea Certification, along with an image of the battery that strongly suggests it's for a new MacBook Air model (via 91mobiles).
The current MacBook Air has...
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China Refuses to Accept 'Theft' of TikTok if US Acquisition Goes Ahead
Yesterday we reported on Microsoft's accelerated efforts to purchase TikTok in the United States before President Trump follows through on a threat to ban the Chinese-owned app in the country.
On Tuesday, Reuters reported that China's ruling Communist Party blasted those efforts via an editorial in the China Daily newspaper, saying it will not accept the "theft" of a Chinese tech company...
WhatsApp Users Can Now Fact-Check Forwarded Messages for Misinformation
WhatsApp is rolling out a new way for users to fact-check forwarded messages for misinformation, after several months testing the new feature.
From today, messages that have been forwarded through a chain of five or more people will display a magnifying glass button alongside them in the chat thread.
Users who tap the button will be asked if they want to search the web to try and find...
Apple Seeking to Build China-Based iPhone Supply Chain Exclusively for Chinese Market
DigiTimes issued a report today highlighting Apple's apparent efforts to build a supply chain consisting entirely of China-based makers in order to manufacture iPhones specifically for the Chinese market.
The assessment is based on recent aggressive moves by Apple suppliers Luxshare and Lens Technology to acquire metal chassis plants operated in China by Taiwan-based makers, a strategy that ...
Apple Facing $1.4 Billion Lawsuit by Chinese AI Firm in Siri Patent Battle
Apple has been hit with a $1.4 billion lawsuit by a Chinese artificial intelligence company that alleges Apple violated a patent it owns for a virtual assistant similar to Siri, according to a paywalled Wall Street Journal report.
Shanghai Zhizhen Network Technology Co. said in a statement on Monday it was suing Apple for an estimated 10 billion yuan ($1.43 billion) in damages in a Shanghai...
Apple May Launch This Year's 'iPhone 12' Lineup in Two Stages, With 6.1-inch Models Debuting First
Apple last week confirmed that its "iPhone 12" launch will be delayed this year due to the ongoing global health crisis and restrictions on travel. Apple last year started selling iPhones in late September, but this year, Apple projects supply will be "available a few weeks later," suggesting a release sometime in October.
We're expecting a total of four OLED iPhones in 5.4, 6.1, and...
'Today at Apple' Creative Sessions Return to Apple Stores in China
Apple's "Today at Apple" in-store creative sessions are returning to some retail locations in mainland China, following a pause due to the global health crisis.
Today at Apple will resume at the following nine stores across the country on Monday, August 3, writes Michael Steeber (via 9to5Mac).
Apple Zhujiang New Town
Apple MixC Nanning
Apple Nanjing Jinmao Place
Apple Suzhou
Apple...
iOS 14: How to Use Guides in Apple Maps
In iOS 14, Apple's Maps app got a handful of new features and refinements, one of which is the ability to explore places with the help of Guides.
Guides provide recommendations for the best places to visit in a city, offering up suggestions on places to eat, shop, and explore. Some of Apple's partners for these Guides include Lonely Planet, the Washington Post, AllTrails, The Infatuation, and ...
Apple Launches New Gift Card for 'Everything Apple'
Apple has introduced a new single gift card in the U.S. for all things Apple. First spotted by iCulture, the card can be used at the App Store and other online services, but you can also use it to buy products and accessories in the Apple Store.
Previously, there were two separate Apple gift cards available: iTunes cards, which can be used for App Store, iTunes Store, and iCloud storage...
Twitter Hackers Used 'Phone Spear Phishing Attack' to Pull Off Bitcoin Scam
Twitter has provided another update on the security breach two weeks ago that saw the Twitter accounts of Apple and other high-profile figures and companies hacked by bitcoin scammers.
According to the company, a small number of employees were targeted in a "phone spear phishing attack," suggesting that hackers called some of its staff and duped them into thinking they were speaking with...
Apple Watch Series 6 to Feature Blood Oxygen Monitoring Sensor
The Apple Watch Series 6 will add blood oxygen monitoring to its features list when it's launched later this year, according to a new report from DigiTimes.
Apple Watch 6 will feature biosensors that can monitor sleeping conditions, detect blood oxygen and measure pulse rates, heartbeats and atrial fibrillation, and will also incorporate MEMS-based accelerometer and gyroscope, all allowing the ...
Apple Offered to Halve App Store Fee to Get Amazon Prime Video on iOS and Apple TV
Apple offered Amazon lower App Store fees to convince it to launch its Prime Video app on the App Store and Apple TV, documents published by the U.S. antitrust subcommittee have revealed.
According to email correspondence between Apple's services chief Eddy Cue and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple struck a deal to bring Amazon Prime Video into the App Store by agreeing to take a 15% revenue share...
Encrypted Messaging App Telegram Files Antitrust Complaint Against Apple With EU
Apple is facing another antitrust complaint in Europe, this time from the developers of encrypted messaging app Telegram.
In a complaint to the EU Commission, the app's creators argue that Apple must give iOS users the opportunity to download software outside of the App Store. The Financial Times reports:
In a complaint to EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager, Telegram, which has more...
WhatsApp Tests Ability to Link One Account to Up to Four Devices
WhatsApp appears to be testing the ability to use the same user account on multiple devices.
According to WABetaInfo, the latest version of the WhatsApp beta for Android includes hints that WhatsApp is testing the possibility for up to four devices, including additional Mac computers.
The tipster adds that WhatsApp could also eventually let users send verification codes to log into their...
Spotify's Group Session Feature Now Lets Long-Distance Friends Listen to Playlists and Podcasts Together
Spotify Premium subscribers can now simultaneously listen to music playlists and podcasts with their friends, wherever they are in the world.
The new feature is the latest evolution of Spotify's Group Session beta, which launched back in May and allowed Premium users in the "same space" to share and control music together in real time. Spotify's newsroom post explains:
In our latest...
Apple Was Fastest Growing Smartphone Brand in China in Second Quarter, Buoyed By Strong iPhone SE Sales
Apple's iPhone was the fastest-growing smartphone brand in China in the second quarter, according to data published by Counterpoint Research.
Bouncing back from the decline in the market in Q1 following the global health crisis, Apple grew 32% year on year thanks to the continued popularity of its iPhone 11 lineup and heavy discounting at an annual shopping festival that Apple doesn't...
Apple Central World Opens Friday in Thailand
Apple has officially announced the opening of its Apple Central World store on Friday with a press release that includes several new images of the interior of the building.
Apple Central World is nestled in the heart of Ratchaprasong, Bangkok's iconic intersection, and it joins Apple's existing store in Thailand, Apple Iconsiam, which opened in November 2018.
Apple Central World’s...
Apple Highcross in Leicester Reopens Wednesday, First Time Since March All UK Stores Will Be Open
Apple Highcross in the British city of Leicester is set to reopen on Wednesday, which will mark the first time every Apple retail store in the United Kingdom has been open since the country's lockdown began in March in response to the global health crisis.
Michael Steeber on Twitter noted the change on Apple's Highcross store web page, which indicates the retail location will open on July 29 ...
LG Display to Supply 20 Million OLED Panels for 6.1-inch 'iPhone 12'
Apple is expected to launch an all-OLED iPhone lineup this year, and while Samsung is understood to be providing the majority of the OLED panels, LG Display is reportedly poised to benefit the most from the extra demand, with Samsung's order volume rising only slightly on previous years.
Of the four new models coming this year, rumors have indicated that Samsung will supply the displays for...
Latest Taylor Swift Album 'Folklore' Sets New Apple Music Streaming Record for a Pop Release
Taylor Swift's new album has achieved a new high for most streamed pop album on Apple Music since its surprise release last week (via Deadline). Folklore set a record for the most streams in a 24-window on the service, reaching 35.47 million plays.
Its success was even more impressive on Spotify, where the singer-songwriter's eighth studio album racked up 79.4 million listens in its first 24 ...
