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
iOS 26: Enable Call Filtering in FaceTime
In iOS 26, Apple has added new call filtering options to FaceTime. You can still silence unknown callers, but you can now have missed calls and voicemails from unsaved numbers sorted into an Unknown Callers list that's hidden from view unless you select it.
Enable FaceTime Call Filtering
Call filtering for FaceTime is opt-in, so if you often get calls from unknown numbers, you can turn it...
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Apple to Launch New Products Starting Next Week, Claims Dubious Leak [Updated]
Update: the Naver account appears to be referencing a speculative post on X by Vadim Yuryev, dated October 6. The original article follows.
Apple will announce new products through a series of press releases beginning as soon as next week, according to a dubious claim posted on the Korean blog Naver.
The Naver blog account yeux1122, which aggregates rather than originates Apple...
Apple Introduces $2M Bug Bounty for Spyware-Level Exploits
Apple has announced a major overhaul of its bug bounty program that doubles the top reward to $2 million for exploit chains that can match the sophistication of mercenary spyware attacks.
With bonuses for Lockdown Mode bypasses and vulnerabilities found in beta software, Apple says its total payouts could exceed $5 million. The company claims this represents "the largest payout offered by...
Apple's Health and Fitness Teams Report to Eddy Cue in Reshuffle
Apple is set to reorganize its health and fitness divisions under its Services group, according to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The move comes as longtime chief operating officer Jeff Williams prepares to depart at the end of this year.
Services chief Eddy Cue will reportedly gain oversight of Apple's health and fitness teams, with the groups being consolidated under health...
Apple Hosts Unusual Colorado Event to Showcase Latest Hardware
Apple has invited a group of social media influencers to Colorado this week for an unusual event involving group hiking, trail running, and other outdoor activities designed to showcase the company's recently launched iPhone 17 Pro Max, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3.
An invitation was shared on X (Twitter) by photographer Johnny Hawk, featuring a simple message: "Hi Johnny. We're so ...
iOS 26: Enable Sensitive Content Warnings for FaceTime
In iOS 26, Apple has extended its Sensitive Content Warning protection to FaceTime video calls. Previously the feature only worked in Contacts, Messages, AirDrop, and shared photo albums. When the feature's enabled, your iPhone uses on-device machine learning to detect nudity during live FaceTime calls and pauses the video feed before displaying potentially sensitive content.
The way it...
Block Out Distractions With iOS 26's New Ambient Sounds
Apple has expanded the Background Sounds feature in iOS 26, adding eight new ambient soundscapes to help you focus, relax, or mask distracting environmental noise. Here's how to make the most of them.
Background Sounds is an accessibility feature designed to minimize distractions and help you stay focused or calm. The sounds play continuously in the background, masking unwanted environmental ...
Hidden iOS 26 Tricks to Change How You Use Your iPhone
Apple released iOS 26 in mid-September, bringing a range of new features and changes to iPhones across the globe. But not all of the included improvements have been showcased with Apple's typical fanfare, and many are likely to have been overlooked.
Below, we've highlighted 26 lesser known additions and enhancements that could potentially change how you use your iPhone on a daily basis. Got...
Adding BlackBerry-Style Keys to Your iPhone Just Got More Affordable
Keyboard manufacturer Akko has just launched an iPhone keyboard case called MetaKey, proving that BlackBerry nostalgia is alive, well, and willing to add inches to your smartphone's length.
Like Clicks' cases, the MetaKey case connects via USB-C and adds a QWERTY keyboard to the bottom of the iPhone. However, priced at $59.99, it's half the cost of the Clicks keyboard case, which launched in ...
AI Browser Dia Launches Publicly on Mac
The Browser Company's Dia app is now open to anyone on Mac. It's the first time the AI-powered browser has been widely available since its beta launch in June.
Following on from Opera's Neon, which arrived last month, Dia is another AI-first browsing experience that's centered around tab-based chat functionality. The browser includes Skills, which are a mix of user-created and built-in...
iOS 26: Keep AirPods Connected When You Get in Your Car
If you wear AirPods during your commute but don't want your podcast or music suddenly blasting through the car speakers when you start the engine, there's a new setting in iOS 26 that can ensure it doesn't happen.
Apple has thoughtfully added a new "Keep Audio with Headphones" setting that prevents your iPhone from automatically switching audio to CarPlay or other Bluetooth speakers when...
iOS 26: Transfer eSIM From Android to iPhone
Switching from Android to iPhone is a lot easier than it used to be. With the release of iOS 26, Apple has streamlined the process of transferring your eSIM from an Android device, and in most cases you won't need to contact your carrier for a QR code.
Transferring an eSIM from iPhone to iPhone has been relatively simple since iOS 18, but Android-to-iPhone transfers have remained...
iOS 26.1 Beta Change Stops You Silencing Alarms by Accident
Apple has changed how you dismiss iPhone alarms in the latest iOS 26.1 beta, and your morning muscle memory might need tweaking as a result.
The Clock app now requires a slide gesture to stop an alarm from the Lock Screen, replacing the previous tap-to-stop button that was redesigned in iOS 26. Snoozing still works with a simple tap, but turning off an alarm entirely demands the extra swipe...
Apple Modifies In-Store MagSafe Stands to Prevent iPhone 17 Marks
Apple has quietly added a protective silicone ring to its in-store MagSafe charging stands following reports of marks appearing on some iPhone 17 series display models, according to Consomac.
The apparent move comes after Apple last month confirmed that worn MagSafe chargers in retail stores were causing what appeared to be scratches on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. There have...
WhatsApp Rolls Out Message Translation on iOS in 19 Languages
WhatsApp has announced the rollout of its new translation feature, allowing users to translate messages into their preferred language directly within the app. The feature, which is part of version 25.28.74, is launching gradually across iPhone and Android devices for one-on-one chats, group conversations, and Channel updates.
To translate a message, simply long-press on the text, select...
iOS 26: See Your Full Call History With Any iPhone Contact
Buried within iOS 26 is a hidden history that lets you see every call you've ever exchanged with a specific contact, potentially going back years. You might not know it, but you can access this detailed call history on your iPhone in seconds.
Viewing the new extended history screen can come in handy when you need to recall when you last spoke with someone. It's also pretty useful when you...
Missing iPad Multitasking Feature Makes Comeback in iPadOS 26.1
Apple has quietly reintroduced a popular multitasking feature in the second beta of iPadOS 26.1, which was released to developers on Monday.
Slide Over, which allows users to quickly access a floating app window on top of their main workspace, is back after being removed in the initial iPadOS 26 release. The feature now works alongside the new window-based multitasking system introduced in...
iOS 26: Translate Phone Calls in Real Time on iPhone
In iOS 26, Apple's Live Translation feature can turn your iPhone into a real-time interpreter during phone calls. Whether you're talking business with international clients or chatting with family abroad, the Phone app can now handle translation automatically (with a few exceptions).
As of writing, Live Translation in the Phone app works with one-to-one phone calls and supports English (UK...
iOS 26: Make Your iPhone Wait on Hold for You
If you make a call and are placed on hold, a new feature in iOS 26 will do the waiting for you so you can do other things. Hold Assist listens for hold music playing, and then alerts you when a person comes on the line so you can pick up the call.
Hold Assist is available on any iPhone that supports iOS 26 (i.e. it's not an Apple Intelligence feature). The feature works automatically...
iOS 26: See How Long Your iPhone Will Take to Fully Charge
In iOS 26, your iPhone gains a handy new charging feature that takes the guesswork out of knowing when your device will be fully powered up. Instead of waiting around or checking your battery percentage every few minutes, you can now see exactly how much time remains until your device reaches 100%.
A real-time estimate appears right in your Battery settings while your iPhone is plugged in,...
