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
How to Opt Out of Arbitration When Signing Up for Apple Card
Amid all the online chatter about Apple Card, you may have come across references to the "arbitration clause" in Apple's agreement, and how you should opt out of it if you intend to apply for the credit card. So what is arbitration, and why should you steer clear of it?
Basically, arbitration is a way to resolve legal disputes between two parties (in this case, between you and Goldman Sachs, ...
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Second Rumor Claims 2019 iPhones Will Come With USB-C Chargers
Apple's 2019 iPhones will come with a USB-C charger as well as a Lightning to USB-C cable in the box, according to a new rumor today.
😆The iPhone 11 will come with a USB-C charger. pic.twitter.com/FqYgAHJnqx— ChargerLAB (@chargerlab) August 20, 2019
Hong Kong website ChargerLAB claimed in a tweet that Apple will do away with its original 5-watt charger and instead include a USB-C charger...
Apple 'Aggressively Testing' OLED Displays From China's BOE for 2020 iPhone Lineup
Apple is in the final stages of certifying flexible OLED panels produced by BOE Display for use in future iPhones, according to a new report out today.
The Nikkei Asian Review says Apple is "aggressively testing" screens made by the Chinese company, as it considers taking on BOE as an OLED supplier to cut costs and reduce its reliance on Samsung, which is believed to be Apple's primary...
Apple Card Just Got an Official Twitter Account
Apple has just launched an account on Twitter dedicated to its new credit card, which went live for customers in the U.S on Tuesday.
The official account, which goes by the handle @AppleCard, has so far only posted one tweet that links to the company's Apple Card webpage.
It's not yet clear what purpose the account will serve beyond promoting the card and future offers on social media,...
How to Find Your Apple Card Number, Expiration Date, and CVV
Apple put a lot of thought into the design of the titanium credit card that you can request when you've successfully applied for Apple Card. As such, it is of course unique among credit cards.
The front of the card is laser-etched with your name, but there is no card number or expiration date shown. Likewise on the back, there's no CVV and no space for a signature. Coupled with the...
Former Siri Chief Bill Stasior Joins Microsoft to Lead AI Team
Bill Stasior, Apple's former head of Siri development, has joined Microsoft as corporate VP of technology, reports The Information.
Starting this month, Stasior will lead an artificial intelligence group at Microsoft and will be reporting to Microsoft's chief technology officer, Kevin Scott.
A Ph.D. graduate in computer science from MIT, Stasior was head of Apple's Siri team for seven...
Porsche Taycan EV to Include Integrated Apple Music App
Porsche has partnered with Apple to integrate Apple Music into its forthcoming Taycan EV, the German car manufacturer revealed on Monday (via TechCrunch).
The announcement means owners of the all-electric sports car will be able to access Apple's music streaming service via the car's touchscreen infotainment display without having to connect a smartphone.
This is the first time Apple...
Alexa Now Supports Apple Music in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Austria [Updated]
Apple Music will be available to stream on German Echo devices via Alexa from today, reports regional tech blog ifun.de.
We've not received official confirmation, but if Germany's Alexa rollout follows a similar pattern to other countries, it should mean Apple Music subscribers who own an Echo device, Amazon Fire TV, or Alexa-enabled Sonos speaker will soon be able to ask Alexa to play...
How to Filter Explicit Content on an Apple Music Family Subscription
If you've signed up to an Apple Music family subscription and you're concerned about your children accessing explicit content on the streaming service, you can use Apple's Screen Time feature to limit what they can listen to. Here's how it works.
When you sign up for an Apple Music Family subscription, Apple's Family Sharing feature is what lets other people in your family access Apple Music ...
Spotify Adds Parental Control Feature to its Family Plan
Spotify is launching a new content filter feature for its Family Plan to give parents and guardians better control over what their children listen to.
The owner of the family plan master account will be able to set an Explicit Content Filter on individual sub-accounts, which will prevent the user from playing anything in the Spotify library marked as explicit.
The filter is accessed from ...
Leaked Images Reveal Upcoming 'Sonos Move' Bluetooth Portable Speaker
More details have emerged about the unreleased portable Bluetooth speaker from Sonos, thanks to new images shared by WinFuture (via The Verge).
The German site has published several marketing images of what's apparently going to be called the Sonos Move, the first speaker of its kind by the audio electronics company.
As the pictures reveal, the speaker comes with a stationary base...
Ulysses 17 Gains Keyword Management for iOS, New iPad Fullscreen Mode, and More
Version 17 of Ulysses was released today, bringing some much-requested features to the popular Mac and iOS app for writers.
First up, the developers have brought keyword management to the iOS app, following the introduction of the feature on Mac in spring.
You can now edit or delete keywords, customize colors, and merge several keywords into one, whichever device you're working on....
New Ceramic and Titanium Apple Watch Models Uncovered in watchOS 6 Beta
New leaked assets from the watchOS 6 beta suggest Apple plans to launch new ceramic and titanium Apple Watch models as early as next month.
Discovered by iHelpBR, the assets belong to the initial Apple Watch setup screen animation, which resembles the rear design of the watch including the model type and the words "Designed by Apple in California."
The firmware assets clearly reference...
Heart Analyzer App Gains New HR Metrics and Exportable Monthly Reports
Version 7 of Heart Analyzer was released today, and the popular third-party heart-rate app for iPhone and Apple Watch has gained some additional features for users looking for even deeper insight into their HR data.
In addition to the wealth of graphs, metrics and reports already available, Heart Analyzer can now also produce monthly PDF reports on a user's heart rate. This exportable metric ...
How to Check Your Apple Card Payment History
One of the great things about Apple Card is that you don't need to log in to a credit card issuer's website to see your payment history or wait for paper statements to be mailed to you – it's all there right on your iPhone.
You can view your Apple Card payment and credit history at any time, and even download monthly PDF statements at the tap of a button. The following steps show you how...
How to Check Your Apple Card Balance
Checking your Apple Card's total balance is as simple as opening the Wallet app on your iPhone and tapping your Apple Card.
The Total Balance appears below your card, and includes all previous monthly balances and any interest charges you have, new spending from the current month, any payments and credits, and any pending transactions.
Find Out Your Monthly Balance
You can also check...
How to Use Apple Cash to Help Pay Off your Apple Card
If you've set up Apple Cash and verified your identity, you can use Apple Cash to help make an immediate one-time payment to your Apple Card.
If your Apple Cash balance is less than the amount of your payment, the remaining balance will be taken from your nominated bank account.
The following steps show you how to let your Apple Card use Apple Cash when making an immediate one-time...
Google Assistant Will Soon Let You Assign Reminders for Friends and Family
Google Assistant is about to gain a new reminder feature that allows you to get someone else to do your bidding.
Called Assignable Reminders, the feature lets you set reminders for other people, so long as they are in your Google Contacts or opted in to your Family Group.
You can create a reminder using your voice ("Hey Google") or text, and set it to be delivered to a phone or via a...
Apple WebKit Team Publishes Website Tracking Prevention Policy
Apple's WebKit team has published a "WebKit Tracking Prevention Policy" that details a range of anti-tracking measures it has developed and the types of tracking practices it believes are harmful to users.
Inspired by Mozilla's anti-tracking policy, the document posted to the WebKit blog provides an insight into the anti-tracking features built into Apple's Safari browser that the team hopes ...
Huawei Delays Mate X Folding Phone Again
Huawei has again delayed the release of its Mate X folding smartphone, which is now unlikely to come out before November.
Speaking to TechRadar at a press event in China, the company said that there was "no possibility" that the device will make its September launch date.
It's the second time Huawei has pushed back the release of the phone, which was originally supposed to arrive in...
