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
Adjust iPhone Duo's Outer Display to Accommodate Your Case
On iPhone Duo, Apple includes a display setting for cases or frames that partially cover the left edge of the outer display. It's called Shift Left Edge, and it insets the display edge so that on-screen content isn't hidden beneath the case.
We first covered the setting in September, and Apple has since documented it, revealing that when you fit Apple's official iPhone Duo Case, a prompt...
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'Arguably Better Than Face ID': the iPhone Duo Touch ID Tip to Try
An iPhone Duo owner has shared a Touch ID tip on Reddit they claim is "arguably better than Face ID." It involves registering the lowest part of your index finger instead of the pad of your fingertip. The poster says this segment rests naturally against the side button during pickup and unlocks the phone as you lift it, and it seems at least some users agree.
The tip has since been shared on...
iPhone Duo: Get Kids and Pets to Look at the Camera
Trying to get a child or pet to look toward the lens when you're taking their picture can be a challenging experience. That's why on iPhone Duo, Apple includes a Kid Cue feature that plays a fun animation on the outer display. The idea is that your subject's attention is drawn to the camera. Meanwhile, you have a chance to frame the shot using the inner display.
Kid Cue is exclusive to...
Skip the Touch ID Scan: Unlock iPhone Duo With Apple Watch
iPhone Duo uses a Touch ID sensor built into the side button for authentication. Some may feel this is a step backwards after almost a decade of Face ID on iPhones, but if you wear an Apple Watch, you can use it to unlock your iPhone Duo instead. This way, you don't need to touch the side button at all. It's the closest thing we have to a seamless Face ID experience on iPhone Duo (at least for now...
iPhone Duo Fails JerryRigEverything's Dusty Durability Test
Apple's iPhone Duo has failed JerryRigEverything's latest durability test. Despite its IP68 dust-resistance rating, dust entered the hinge through several ingress points, overwhelming the magnets that hold the phone shut. The bend test then left a permanent green line across the inner display, before the screen became unresponsive.
The outer screen with Ceramic Shield 2 scratched at level 7...
Hard Reset or Force Restart Your iPhone Duo
If your iPhone Duo bugs out or stops responding and you can't turn it off and back on again, you can try something called a force restart. The process involves pressing the two volume buttons in sequence, then holding the side button until the Apple logo appears.
The iPhone Duo's volume buttons can change function depending on how you hold the device, so to make it easier for you, in the...
Make iPhone Duo Volume Buttons Follow Screen Rotation
Because of the iPhone Duo's foldable design, you tend to switch the orientation of the device more often than you would a regular iPhone. This makes the volume buttons shift positions a lot relative to your fingers, which can cause you to press volume up when you meant to press down, or vice versa.
To prevent this, the iPhone Duo has an option in Settings which can dynamically remap the...
iPhone Duo: Open Two Apps Side by Side and Lock Them As an App Pair
iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can run two apps on the screen at the same time. Unfold the phone in landscape orientation, and Split View puts two apps side by side on the 7.6-inch inner display. It's especially handy for things like keeping Messages open next to Maps, or Safari next to Notes. Indeed, if there's an app combination that you use often, you can lock two together as an app pair, ...
iPhone Duo: How to Skip the Swipe Up After Touch ID
Apple's iPhone Duo uses traditional Touch ID authentication instead of Face ID, with the sensor built into the side button, iPad-style. By default you have to authenticate with your finger to unlock the device, then swipe up to dismiss the Lock Screen, but there's a setting that removes the latter step. Here's how to enable it.
Use Rest Finger to Open
Assuming that you set up Touch ID when...
Where to Buy iPhone Duo: Stores, Pickup, and Wait Times
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo launched in stores on Friday, October 23, and demand has outstripped supply so far. Apple Store pickup is back online after being unavailable in the first week of launch, while delivery estimates depend on device configuration and location. Here is where things stand and how to check availability where you are.
Apple Store Pickup
The option to reserve an iPhone...
You Can Now Set Up Your iPhone Duo Pre-Order - Do It Before Friday
Apple has opened its "Get Ready" service for iPhone Duo pre-orders, allowing customers to pre-select a variety of options to streamline the process of ordering and have a better chance of grabbing one on launch day.
The iPhone Duo launches on October 23, while pre-orders go live on October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time or 8 a.m. Eastern Time. Rather than turn up on the day, however, Apple...
Apple's New Health App Is in Beta, But It Won't Launch With iOS 27.2
Apple's redesigned Health app is currently being tested in the iOS 27.2 beta, but it is not expected to be included in the update's public release later this month.
As we reported in September, Apple still plans to roll out the redesign in 2026, but it will likely arrive in a future update to iOS 27 after the release of iOS 27.2, which is expected late October.
The redesign provides...
New iPad Mini Could Cost More Than the iPad Air
Apple's upcoming OLED iPad mini could start at close to $799, which would be $300 above the current model's original $499 launch price. That's according to Bloomberg, citing sources indicating another considerable price hike will accompany the new model.
Apple raised the iPad mini 7's starting price to $599 in June. Bloomberg suggests its successor could add another $200 on top of that....
OLED iPad Mini Could Be $200 More Expensive Than Current Model
Apple's upcoming OLED iPad mini will be "considerably more expensive" than the current $599 model, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman referenced his own sources indicating a price hike, while saying his guess is that the new device will cost "something closer to $799."
Aside from a new OLED display, the new iPad mini is expected to feature...
Apple TV 4K Getting A19 Chip and a Potentially Easier-to-Find Siri Remote
Apple's new Apple TV 4K will be powered by a standard A19 chip, up from the A15 in the current 2022 model, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter, Gurman also said Apple has tested a refreshed Siri Remote with a speaker to make it easier to find between couch cushions.
Apple has also tested built-in microphones for the Apple TV 4K to let users query Siri without...
Apple HomeView Smart Hub to Ship in Mid-November in Four Colors
Apple's all-new smart home hub, the HomeView, will ship around mid-November, roughly a month after its unveiling at Apple's "Welcome home" October 13 event, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
HomeView concept image
Writing in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman said the HomeView, "at least as of now," will follow the launch of the new Apple TV 4K and new HomePod mini...
New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini to Ship on October 30
The new upcoming Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and new HomePod mini with S10 chip will launch on Friday, October 30, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter, Gurman said the devices will ship to customers and arrive in stores on that day.
Apple is expected to announce the new devices at its October 13 "Welcome home" event, which will also debut "HomeView" – the...
iPhone Duo Launches Today With These 15 New Features
Apple last month announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable dual-screen iPhone. Pre-orders for the device went live on October 16, and it is now available to buy in Apple Stores and other major retailers.
Here's a summary of the main features you can expect to come with the new device:
Foldable design: The device has 7.6-inch inner and 5.4-inch outer displays, and it's Apple's...
Apple's Ultra-Thin iPhone Air Could Be Even Thinner Next Year
Apple's 2025 iPhone Air is the slimmest smartphone the company has launched, but the next generation of its ultra-thin iPhone could be even more compact, if a new alleged leak is to be believed.
According to the account "yeux1122" on the Korean Naver blog, Apple's iPhone Air 2 will be around 0.4mm thinner than the current model, despite having a higher-capacity battery.
The original...
Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone 18 Pro Orders After Price Hike Dampens Demand
Apple has asked some of its suppliers to cut production of iPhone 18 Pro components due to lower-than-expected demand, according to Nikkei Asia ($).
Citing its own sources, the report claims that Apple has been more cautious about shipments since early September because of the rising cost of memory chips, leading to higher prices. Component orders for October were said to have been cut by...
