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 Share Your Estimated Time of Arrival in Apple Maps
In the latest version of Apple Maps that comes with iOS 13, Apple has added a Share ETA feature that lets you share your estimated time of arrival at a location with a friend or family member, allowing them to follow your progress in real-time for the duration of the trip.
The following steps explain how to use the Share ETA feature in Apple Maps on iPhone and iPad. Note that Apple nixed the...
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Quickly Shoot Video Using QuickTake on iPhone
When Apple released the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro in 2019, it redesigned the stock Camera app on these devices to make the most of their hardware and also to add new exclusive features. One of those features was QuickTake, which allows users to shoot video without switching out of the default photo mode.
On iPhone 11 and later models, you can record videos without even switching out...
How to Access the Camera Timer on iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro
Apple has redesigned the native Camera app for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro to make the most of the enhanced photography capabilities of its new flagship phones and to make space for the various additional shooting options available.
As a result, some of the functions that you may be used to seeing in the camera interface on older iPhones have moved around. The shutter timer is an example. ...
How to Use the Find My App on a Friend's iPhone or iPad to Locate Your Missing Device
Following the release of iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, Apple now allows anyone with an Apple ID to use the Find My app on another person's iPhone or iPad to locate their own device if it's gone missing.
For those unfamiliar with the app, Find My replaces the Find My Friends and the Find My iPhone apps of old and brings their features together in a unified interface that allows you to find whatever ...
How to Refresh Locations in the Find My App
In iOS 13 and iPadOS, the Find My app replaces the Find My Friends and the Find My iPhone apps of old and brings their features together in a unified interface that allows you to find whatever it is you need.
Like Find My Friends, the Find My app lets friends share their real-time location with you and vice versa. If your friend allows it, the app also lets you receive notifications whenever...
How to Disable Auto-Playing Video Previews on Apple TV
With the release of tvOS 13, Apple brought new features like Apple Arcade to Apple TV as well as a number of changes to the set-top box's interface. One of those changes includes autoplaying trailers on the Home screen.
The new content previews on the Home screen make interacting with your Apple TV a little different. For example, in previous tvOS versions, using the Siri Remote to highlight ...
Apple Movies Could Premiere in Cinemas Weeks Before Being Released on Apple TV+
Apple plans to make an impact in Hollywood by premiering feature-length movies to theaters before releasing them on its upcoming Apple TV+ streaming service.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple has "made overtures to cinema chains and consulted with an entertainment executive" as it considers following a traditional theatrical release plan.
If Apple follows through with the plan...
How to Flag Emails Using Different Colors on iPhone and iPad
In iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, Apple's Mail app retains the swipe gestures of previous iOS versions that help you reduce the amount of time you spend managing messages in your inbox.
The basic inbox gestures still involve swiping right or left on an email to reveal tappable actions that you can perform instantly, without having to call up additional menus.
One of the default options that appear...
'Rome: Total War – Alexander' Coming to iPhone on October 24 for $4.99
Feral Interactive has announced it is bringing ROME: Total War – Alexander to iPhone next month. The title is a standalone expansion pack to the critically acclaimed ROME: Total War, which was faithfully ported to iPhone late last year.
As with the previous Creative Assembly conversion, the iPhone release of Alexander promises a full port of the original desktop game, supplemented by...
Apple Considering Revised Plan to Double $100 Million Investment in LCD Panel Maker Japan Display
Apple supplier Japan Display has lost out on Chinese funds from a key investment firm leading a proposed bailout deal, but Apple could be about to double its own investment to aid in the LCD panel maker's restructuring, according to reports.
Chinese firm Harvest Group has been leading the consortium for an 80 billion yen ($740 million) bailout deal, which includes investments from Apple and...
Apple Shares New Tutorial Videos Showcasing iPadOS Features
Apple has shared four new videos on its Apple Support YouTube channel highlighting what users can do with iPadOS, Apple's version of iOS designed for the iPad that was released on Tuesday.
The first video introduces users to the new actions possible with Slide Over, like accessing recent files and favorite apps with a swipe.
Another video goes through the multitasking capabilities in...
Kuo: 2020 iPhones to Have Redesigned Metal Frame Similar to iPhone 4
Apple will unveil redesigned iPhones next year that boast a new metal frame structure reminiscent of the iPhone 4, according to a research note by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and seen by MacRumors.
In his research note with TF International Securities, Kuo says Apple will change its flagship iPhone design "significantly" next year. Specifically, the new devices will feature a new metal frame ...
'Mario Kart Tour' Now Available for iPhone and iPad
Nintendo's newest game, Mario Kart Tour, got its global rollout today for iPhone and iPad, following a closed beta test in the United States and Japan.
The kart racer title for mobile is set in the Mushroom Kingdom, where players are tasked with racing to beat their rivals to the finish line using drifts and items to gain an edge. Players slide their fingers across the screen to turn, while ...
Apple Arcade Appears on Apple TVs Running Latest tvOS 13 Beta
Apple Arcade on Tuesday began appearing on Apple TVs running the latest tvOS 13 beta GM build, following the official launch of the gaming subscription service last week in tandem with the release of iOS 13.
Beta testers and developers took to Twitter to share the news in the early hours of this morning, although it's still unclear whether the gaming service is rolling out to all Apple...
Apple Music Launches 'Lyrics to Live By' Video Series to Promote New Real-Time Lyrics Feature
Apple Music has gained a new video page called "Lyrics to Live By" featuring interviews with popular artists, following the launch of its time-synced lyrics feature last week (via Billboard).
Part of iOS 13, which was released last week, real-time lyrics lets Apple Music listeners view song lyrics in a karaoke-style while songs are playing, and the new dedicated page serves to showcase the...
Hollywood Mac Pro Workstations Hit by Mysterious Software Issue [Updated]
Update: In a statement, AVID has indicated that the root cause for the reboot issue is unrelated to its creative tools. Google has since confirmed that a Chrome update "may have shipped with a bug that damages the file system on macOS machines" and has provided instructions for affected users.
Original story follows.
Variety reports this morning of a possible computer virus attack or...
How to Use the New Camera Lenses on iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro
The headline feature of Apple's 2019 iPhones is undoubtedly the new camera system, with the more affordable iPhone 11 boasting the same high-quality lenses as the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, with the exception of the third telephoto lens that's exclusive to the Pro models.
The standard wide camera on the iPhone 11 series offers the same 12 megapixels and f/1.8 aperture as on last...
Apple TV+ Series 'Servant' and 'Truth Be Told' Previewed During Emmy Awards
Apple peppered ad breaks during last night's Emmy Awards with new mini trailers promoting original programming coming soon to its video streaming service, set to launch on November 1. The 15-second clips, which have also appeared on the Apple TV+ YouTube Channel, include sneak peeks at shows that will be exclusive to Apple+.
The first is for true-crime thriller Truth Be Told starring Octavia ...
How to Use Night Mode on iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro
Last year, Google introduced its impressive Night Sight camera mode, a software-based feature that allows users to take detailed pictures in dark environments using Google Pixel smartphones. This year it's Apple's turn, and with the launch of the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max, the company unveiled a dramatic new Night Mode photo feature exclusive to its flagship smartphone...
YouTube Music Gains New Personalized 'Discover Mix' Playlist Updated Weekly
YouTube Music has launched a new automated playlist called "Discover Mix" to help subscribers to the streaming service find new songs and artists that match their taste.
Image via 9to5Google
Similar to Spotify's popular "Discover Weekly," Google's new playlist features 49 songs consisting of music that's "picked for you," according to your listening history, and updated every Wednesday....
