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
Google Pixel 4's Face Unlock Feature Works With Eyes Closed, Sparking Security Concerns
Google has ignited security concerns over the facial authentication system in its new Pixel 4 smartphone by admitting that it will unlock the device even when the user's eyes are shut.
Google unveiled the Pixel 4 this week to mostly positive reviews, many of which praised the phone for its super-fast new face unlock system, which replaces the fingerprint sensor and works much the same as...
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Report: 'AirPods Pro' to Launch End of October with New Design, New Noise-Canceling Feature and $260 Price Tag
Apple's rumored next-generation noise-canceling AirPods will launch at the end of this month with a new "Pro" moniker and a price tag of around $260, claims a new Chinese-language report this morning.
According to China Economic Daily, Apple's third-generation AirPods will adopt a new in-ear design to support the new noise-canceling feature and enhance the listening experience. The paper...
Arlo Launches Smart HDR Video Doorbell
Smart camera brand Arlo has launched a new internet connected Video Doorbell that's "designed to capture what traditional video doorbells can't."
Arlo says the Video Doorbell manages this thanks to an "industry-leading" vertical field-of-view that allows users to get a bigger, more precise picture of their front porch.
Along with the optimized 1:1 aspect ratio front entry view, the HDR...
Samsung Admits Major Security Flaw in Galaxy S10 Under-Screen Fingerprint Sensor
A major flaw in Samsung's Galaxy S10 smartphone has been discovered that basically means any fingerprint can unlock the device with the help of a cheap screen protector.
According to the BBC, a British woman discovered the authentication flaw after she applied a cheap gel screen protector bought off eBay to her Galaxy S10.
She soon discovered that she was able to authenticate as the...
'League of Legends: Wild Rift' Coming to iOS Next Year
Riot Games has revealed that League of Legends: Wild Rift will launch on iOS in 2020. Riot says this is a new version of the original wildly popular MOBA title, which launched on PC 10 years ago, and it's built from scratch to take advantage of the mobile platform.
Rumors that League of Legends would be making its way to smartphones first appeared in May, but the official confirmation...
Apple Reportedly Renews 'For All Mankind' and Other Apple TV+ Shows for Second Seasons
Deadline reports that Apple has already greenlighted a second season of Apple TV+ space drama "For All Mankind," along with additional seasons for several other shows set to debut on its upcoming streaming video service.
The cast of "For All Mankind" celebrated the show's premiere on Tuesday
Renewing the shows early is said to be part of a strategy by Apple to queue up original content and...
Microsoft Office Apps for iOS Gain Dark Mode Support
Update: As spotted by WCCFTech, Microsoft has now updated all of its Office apps – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook – to support Dark Mode.
Microsoft OneNote received an update on iOS today that brings much-awaited Dark Mode support to the popular note-taking app.
OneNote is usually a particularly bright app because of the large white scrollable canvases and pale menus, so...
Apple Pay Expands to Additional Banks in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands
Apple Pay has expanded to more banks in Europe today, including ING in Germany, bunq in Austria, and ABN AMRO in the Netherlands.
ING supporting Apple Pay in Germany is notable after a lengthy waiting period following the original announcement. Apple Pay made its debut in Germany in December, allowing iPhone and Apple Watch users in the country to take advantage of the contactless mobile...
AMC Entertainment to Launch Video on Demand Digital Movie Service Today
AMC has announced the launch of a new on-demand video streaming service that's designed to compete with Apple's iTunes Store and Amazon's Prime Video, allowing film fans to rent and buy movies once their theater run ends.
Called AMC Theaters on Demand, the online store launches today with around 2,000 films in its catalog, with new releases being added after their standard theatrical run.
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Relocated Items in macOS Catalina Explained
After upgrading to macOS Catalina, you may be surprised to discover a shortcut on your Mac's desktop to a Relocated Items folder that wasn't there previously. The generation of this folder is actually normal behavior when upgrading an older version of macOS to Catalina, but we're highlighting it in this article because a lot of users are confused about why the folder exists and what to do with...
Apple's Maps Revamp Creeps into Midwest U.S.
Apple's Maps app rebuild continues its journey across North America this week, with the company following its pattern of rolling out the enhanced maps in adjacent continental U.S. states.
Before (left) and after – Midwest maps comparison via Reddit user 999999797
Apple has been deploying the enhanced maps up the northeast United States over the last few months, with the rollout recently...
Apple Sending User Data to Chinese Company for Fraudulent Website Warnings in Safari
Apple's Fraudulent Website Warning feature in Safari for iOS and Mac has come under scrutiny for using Chinese internet giant Tencent as one of its Safe Browsing providers.
The Safari feature has long sent data to Google Safe Browsing to cross-reference URLs against a blacklist and protect users against phishing scams and sites that attempt to push malware. However, it's unclear when Apple...
Apple Show 'See' Featured in Emmy Magazine With Free Three Month Apple TV+ Trial Offer for Subscribers
Emmy Magazine is offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at Apple's new drama "See," and subscribers get a free three-month trial of the upcoming Apple TV+ streaming service, which launches on November 1.
Apple's sci-fi thriller, which will debut on the service's launch day, stars Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard, and is reported to have a budget of $15 million per episode. Both stars adorn the ...
Apple Reportedly Told Apple TV+ Show Creators to Avoid Angering China
In the same week that Apple's decision to pull a Hong Kong protest app from the App Store drew heavy criticism, a new report from BuzzFeed News claims the company has asked Apple TV+ show runners to avoid negative depictions of China.
As early as 2018, when Apple's original programming production got underway, company executives reportedly gave guidance to some show creators to "avoid...
PSA: Apple Mail Bugs Can Lead to Data Loss in macOS Catalina
Michael Tsai, the developer of EagleFiler and the SpamSieve plug-in for Apple Mail on Mac, has written a blog post warning macOS users about potential data loss in Mail when upgrading to macOS Catalina 10.15.0 (build 19A583).
According to Tsai, he's heard from several users that updating Mail's data store from Mojave to Catalina sometimes says that it has succeeded, when in fact on closer...
Apple Sets 'Aggressive' 2022 Deadline to Bring Custom 5G Modems to iPhones
Apple has reportedly set an aggressive 2022 deadline to develop in-house 5G modems as part of a system-on-a-chip (SoC) design to be used in future iPhones and iPads, claims a new report today.
According to Fast Company, Apple plans to have completed all the development, testing, and certification necessary by the new deadline to be able to include the modems in new iPhones the same year....
Tim Cook Defends Removal of Hong Kong Mapping App From App Store in Leaked Memo
Apple CEO Tim Cook has written to employees defending the company's controversial decision to pull an app used by Hong Kong protestors to coordinate gatherings and avoid large concentrations of police.
Apple removed HKMap Live from the App Store on Thursday following the app's approval last week, which itself only came after an internal review of the company's original decision to reject it....
Google Maps Gains Detailed Voice Guidance for Visually Impaired Users
Google Maps has gained a new detailed voice guidance feature to help users with impaired vision get where they're going to on foot.
With a launch timed to honor World Sight Day, the feature continually reminds the user that they're on the correct route, the distance until their next turn and the direction they're walking in.
Detailed voice guidance also provides the user with warnings...
How to Get Siri to Announce Incoming Messages Over AirPods
In iOS 13.2, Apple introduced Announce Messages with Siri, a new iPhone feature that allows you to listen to and respond to incoming text messages when you're wearing connected AirPods or Powerbeats Pro headphones.
In short, if you receive a message when you're wearing a pair of Apple's wireless headphones, Siri will transcribe it to you so you don't have to look at your iPhone or Apple...
How to Add Several Photos to an Album in the Photos App in iOS 13
Apple is always on the hunt for ways to make using your iPhone and iPad easier, and will often tweak the menu and button functions with each new version of iOS in order to make its software interfaces more consistent.
Occasionally though, these changes can stump longtime users, and going by the number of emails MacRumors has received on the subject, that's just what a small adjustment to the...
