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
Apple Maps Cycling Directions Expand to Taiwan and Hong Kong
Apple Maps has expanded the availability of cycling routes in East Asia by adding support for Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Apple first added cycling directions to Apple Maps in iOS 14, providing specific directions for bike riders with bike lanes, bike paths, and bike-friendly routes that highlight steep inclines, stairs, and other obstacles.
Prior to this expansion, cycling...
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Report: MacBook Pro With OLED Display to Launch Late Next Year
Apple will launch its first MacBook Pro models with OLED displays in late 2026, according to a new report out of Korea discussing the supply of OLED panels.
Dealsite.co.kr reports that Samsung Display will be the sole supplier of OLED panels for the new MacBook Pro models, thanks to its heavy investment in Gen 8.6 OLED production lines.
Gen 8.6 lines use larger glass substrates conducive ...
iOS 26: Add New Reminders Faster Than Ever
In iOS 26, currently in beta, creating a new task for Apple's Reminders app is now a much faster process, thanks to the introduction of a "New Reminder" control that lets you create tasks without ever opening the app.
Whether you assign it to Control Center, your Lock Screen, or the Action button (on iPhone 15 Pro models and newer), this simple addition should make it a lot easier to record ...
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Is Getting an Even Bigger Display
The upcoming Apple Watch Ultra 3 will boast a slightly larger screen, based on imagery discovered in the latest iOS 26 beta.
MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris found Apple Watch assets with a 422 x 514 resolution that doesn't match any current models. The existing Ultra 2 runs at 410 x 502, suggesting the third-generation Ultra will squeeze more pixels into what appears to be the same case...
Apple Still Investigating Cellular MacBook as Microsoft Ships Surface 5G
Recent reports have suggested Apple is actively considering bringing cellular connectivity to the Mac lineup as early as next year, but arch rival Microsoft isn't waiting around to find out – the company is launching its first 5G-enabled Surface laptop this month.
The Surface Laptop 5G is part of Microsoft's Copilot+ PC lineup aimed at business customers, featuring a 13.8-inch display and ...
Steam Client to Require macOS 12+ Starting October 15
Steam will stop supporting macOS 11 Big Sur on October 15, 2025, according to Valve, requiring Mac users to upgrade to macOS Monterey or later to continue accessing the gaming platform.
The reason Steam will soon stop working on Big Sur is due to the client's reliance on an embedded version of Google Chrome, which no longer functions on older macOS versions. Future Steam updates will also...
iOS 26: Get a Callback Reminder for a Missed Call
Keeping track of missed calls can be challenging if you're juggling several tasks during the day. Thankfully, iOS 26 introduces a streamlined way to set callback reminders directly from the Phone app, making it less likely that you'll forget to return important calls.
Set a Callback Reminder for a Missed Call
When iOS 26 launches this fall (or if you're already on the beta), you'll be able...
iOS 26: Extend iPhone Battery Life With Adaptive Power Mode
In iOS 26, currently in beta, Apple offers a new Adaptive Power Mode that works alongside the existing Low Power Mode to intelligently extend your iPhone's battery life. Unlike Low Power Mode's heavy restrictions, this AI-powered feature makes subtle adjustments that you're barely meant to notice. Here's how it works.
What Adaptive Power Mode Does
When your battery usage runs higher than...
iOS 26: Make Your Favorite Podcasts Easier to Hear
Apple has finally caught up with rival podcast apps like Overcast by adding an Enhance Dialogue feature to the Podcasts app in iOS 26 (currently in beta).
The new audio processing option isolates voices and makes them sound clearer, which should prove ideal for any mumbled true crime episodes or echo-heavy interview shows you listen to.
How to Enable Enhance Dialogue
The setting is...
Will My iPhone Support iOS 26?
Apple unveiled iOS 26 at the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9, and apart from the translucent new "Liquid Glass" redesign along with several new features and updates to its core apps, Apple also revealed which iPhone models will be compatible with it.
iOS 26 – iPhone Compatibility List
iOS 26 is compatible with the iPhone 11 series and newer. In other words, the following models...
iPhone 17 Launch Date May Have Just Leaked
German mobile carriers have apparently spilled the beans on Apple's iPhone 17 announcement date, and if history repeats itself, we now know when the devices will hit stores, too.
According to sources from German phone providers cited by iphone-ticker.de, Apple's iPhone 17 event is set for Tuesday, September 9. Following Apple's predictable pattern, this would put the actual launch date at...
No WhatsApp? No Problem – Guest Chats Are Coming
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows people to communicate with users over the platform even if they don't have an account.
According to WABetaInfo, the latest WhatsApp beta for Android contains references to so-called "guest chats," which lets users send a link to an online chat, where the "guest" doesn't have to have an app on their device or even need to be in possession of a...
Apple iPhone 17 Event Set for September 9, German Carrier Sources Claim
Apple's iPhone 17 event this year appears to be scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, according to internal information from German mobile phone providers, as reported by iphone-ticker.de.
The timing lines up with a recent prediction by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who suggested Apple would hold its iPhone 17 announcement during the week of September 8. Gurman identified September 9 or 10 as the mo...
iOS 26: Add Web App or Bookmark to iPhone Home Screen
iOS 26 gives you two distinct ways to add websites to your iPhone's Home screen – as web apps or traditional bookmarks. They might look similar at first glance, but choosing the right option can dramatically improve how you access your favorite sites.
Understanding the Difference
When you add a website to your Home screen using the "Add to Home Screen" option, iOS 26 allows the website to...
iOS 26: Restore Safari's Old Layout From iOS 18
Missing the familiar Safari design from iOS 18? In iOS 26, currently in beta, Apple has learned from past criticism and made it easy to ditch the new Compact layout in favor of the classic tab layouts you may well prefer.
iOS 26 introduces a new "Compact" Safari design as the default, but Apple has included two additional layout options that essentially restore the iOS 18 experience. Here's...
iPhone 17 Launch Is Just Weeks Away: Everything We Know
Apple is expected to hold its annual iPhone announcement event during the week of September 8, 2025, with September 9 or 10 emerging as the most likely dates. Like the iPhone 16 series, this year's lineup is expected to include four models – but with a twist. The Plus device is being replaced with an all-new ultra-thin model, while the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are set to...
Future iPhones Could Adopt Superior Tandem OLED Display Tech
Apple is planning to bring tandem-structure OLED panels to its iPhone lineup in the coming years, which would bring over some of the display improvements currently exclusive to Apple's M4 iPad Pro models.
The Elec reports that Apple has set a two-year production plan for the superior OLED technology to be adapted for iPhone models. However, Apple has yet to decide whether to develop the...
iPhone 17 Air Battery Allegedly 2.49mm – Half the Thickness of 17 Pro's
The iPhone 17 Air internal battery pack is just 2.49mm thick and appears to be about half as thin as the iPhone 17 Pro battery, based on new information and images coming out of Korea.
Image allegedly showing iPhone 17 Air battery (left) vs. iPhone 17 Pro battery
Posted by the account name "yeux1122" on the Korean-langauge Naver blog, an image allegedly shows the iPhone 17 Air battery next to ...
Apple's 18.8-Inch Foldable Device Could Miss 2026 Production Target
Along with the iPhone 18 Fold expected to launch in late 2026, Apple is working on a larger-screened foldable device that could be a MacBook-iPad hybrid of some sort. According to one analyst, both devices were set to enter mass production towards the end of next year, but a new report now suggests the larger model is further away than originally thought.
In a research note reflecting on...
iOS 26: Customize iPhone Alarm Snooze Duration (Finally!)
iOS 26 finally breaks free from the tyranny of the 9-minute snooze. Apple's latest update (currently in beta) lets you customize your iPhone's alarm snooze duration anywhere from 1 to 15 minutes, which may well put an end to years of morning routine frustration.
Whether you only need a quick 2-minute buffer before rising from your slumber, or prefer a longer window to properly wake up, iOS...
