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
Resident Evil 3 Now Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Capcom's Resident Evil 3 has debuted on Apple devices, making it the fifth Resident Evil title to arrive on Apple's mobile platforms.
The survival horror shooter is available as a free download with a limited part of the game being playable, after which players must purchase the full game to continue. The good news is that Capcom is running a promotional discount of 67% off the usual price...
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Volvo EX90 and EX30 Models Now Support Apple Car Keys
Volvo has released software updates for its EX90 and EX30 electric SUV models that enable support for Apple's Car Keys feature that's available on iPhones and Apple Watches.
Car Keys allows an iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock a vehicle through the Wallet app. A digital version of a car key is stored in Wallet, and unlocking can be done by holding an Apple Watch or iPhone near a...
Apple Rolls Out Tap to Pay on iPhone in More European Countries
Apple today announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is available in Poland, Bulgaria, Finland, Liechtenstein, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Hungary, providing a way for independent sellers, small businesses, and larger merchants in these countries to use an iPhone as a contactless payment terminal.
Tap to Pay first arrived in February 2022 in the US, and allows iPhones to...
iOS 19 Redesign 'Simpler to Use, Faster to Navigate, Easier to Learn'
Apple executives are confident that users will embrace what's being described as "one of the most dramatic overhauls to the company's operating systems in its history," according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
The upcoming redesign spans iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, and will go far beyond superficial changes, fundamentally altering how people interact with their Apple devices, ...
Apple's Foldable iPhone to Use Technology From iPhone 17 Air
Apple will use technologies developed for the upcoming ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air to create future iPhone models, including a foldable version that could arrive as soon as next year, according to a new report.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes that Apple is working on a foldable iPhone that's similar in style to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold, which uses a book-style folding mechanism, rather than the...
Mac Studio With M3 Ultra Runs Massive DeepSeek R1 AI Model Locally
YouTuber Dave Lee of Dave2D fame has demonstrated how Apple's new Mac Studio equipped with an M3 Ultra chip can efficiently run a huge version of the DeepSeek R1 AI model locally, provided that users spec the machine with the maximum 512GB of memory.
According to Lee's testing, the 671 billion parameter AI model can be executed directly on Apple's high-end workstation, but it requires...
Second-Gen Apple Studio Display Could Come in Two Sizes
Apple is developing not one but potentially two new external monitors that could potentially replace its current Apple Studio Display, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
The first model, code-named J427, is expected to launch either late this year or in early 2026, says Gurman. This display is likely to be a direct successor to Apple's Studio Display, which despite having reasonable...
USB-C Be Gone? Portless iPhone Still in Apple's Sights
Apple's love affair with minimalism and wireless technology has been a defining characteristic of its product philosophy for years. Now, despite recently transitioning iPhones from Lightning to USB-C, Apple is reportedly still pursuing the holy grail of smartphone design: a completely portless iPhone.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple seriously considered making the upcoming iPhone ...
Apple Canned Larger iPhone 17 Air Model Over Fears of Bendgate 2.0
Apple prototyped a larger ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air with a 6.9-inch display, but ultimately decided not to go ahead with the device because of fears that it could be susceptible to bending, according to a new report.
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, writing in his latest Power On newsletter:
When it first started work on the phone, it prototyped a device with a 6.9-inch screen — matching...
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Supports Apple Car Keys, Porsche Likely to Follow
Audi has enabled support for Apple's digital car key feature in its latest A6 Avant e-tron model, bringing Apple Car Keys to the automaker's electric car platform for the first time (via Mac4Ever).
Car Keys allows an iPhone or Apple Watch with NFC capabilities or Ultra Wideband to unlock a vehicle through the Wallet app. A digital version of a car key is stored in Wallet, and unlocking can...
iPhone 17 Pro Max Rumors Allegedly Refer to 'iPhone 17 Ultra' Model
If you've been following iPhone rumors over the last few years, you may remember reading reports that Apple flirted with the idea of introducing a super high-end "Ultra" model that would either replace its Pro Max device or sit above it in Apple's smartphone hirearchy. These reports appeared in the pre-launch iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 rumor cycles, but ultimately came to nothing. Now though, the...
'Ted Lasso' Fourth Season Confirmed by Series Star Jason Sudeikis
Ted Lasso is returning to Apple TV+ for a fourth season, series star Jason Sudeikis has confirmed (via The Radio Times).
In an interview on the New Heights podcast, Sudeikis admitted that he will be reprising his role once again as the show's titular character, and said that the fourth instalment is currently being written.
It's not yet known when the new season will be ready. As for...
Activist Groups Challenge UK Demand for Apple Encryption Backdoor
Two human rights groups have filed a legal complaint with the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) in an attempt to quash the UK government's demand for Apple to allow backdoor access to its encrypted data (via Financial Times).
Earlier this year, the UK government invoked the Investigatory Powers Act to demand that Apple create a backdoor granting secret access to encrypted user data...
Apple to Support Encrypted RCS Messaging in Future Software Update
Apple says it will add support for a new Rich Communication Services (RCS) specification that includes end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for messages sent over the protocol in future software updates.
"End-to-end encryption is a powerful privacy and security technology that iMessage has supported since the beginning, and now we are pleased to have helped lead a cross industry effort to bring...
New Safari Feature in iOS 18.4 Could Compromise Your Privacy
Apple in iOS 18.4 plans to introduce a potentially privacy-concerning change to Safari that puts your search history on full display when opening new tabs.
The software update, currently in beta, modifies how Safari handles new tabs by automatically showing recent search history whenever users tap into the search field. That contrasts with the latest iOS 18.3.2 release and earlier versions,...
Apple Announced Swift Assist at WWDC 2024... So Where Is It?
At WWDC 2024, Apple announced Swift Assist, an AI-powered coding companion integrated into Xcode 16 that's designed to assist developers by generating code from natural language prompts. At the time, Apple said Swift Assist would be coming "later this year."
We're now three months into 2025, and it's nowhere to be seen.
Swift Assist (Image: Apple)
Unlike Apple Intelligence, Swift Assist...
UK Regulator Blames Apple for Stifling Mobile Browser Competition
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Wednesday issued its final verdict on the state of the country's mobile browser market, and the regulator has concluded that Apple's policies are largely responsible for hampering competition and innovation.
The CMA's independent inquiry group's investigation found that Apple's requirement for all iOS browsers to use its WebKit engine is...
iPhone 17 Pro Machined Parts Leak Reflects Camera Redesign Rumors
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to feature a significant design overhaul, and a new image apparently taken on an assembly line for the unreleased devices appears to confirm the biggest rumored change.
Render of an iPhone 17 Pro model shared by Jon Prosser
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are rumored to adopt a horizontal camera bar reminiscent of Google's Pixel...
First MacBook With Cellular Could Arrive as Soon as Next Year
Recent reports suggest Apple is considering bringing cellular connectivity to the Mac lineup for the first time, with the first cellular-enabled MacBook potentially arriving as soon as next year.
According to a December report by Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple is "investigating" the possibility of adding a modem chip to a future Mac. Gurman reports that while a cellular Mac isn't...
New MacBook Air, Mac Studio, iPads Now Available for In-Store Pickup
Apple's new M4 MacBook Air is now being delivered to customers worldwide following the pre-order period that began on March 5. The same goes for Apple's new versions of the iPad, iPad Air, and Mac Studio. For those who didn't pre-order or chose to wait, the new models are currently readily available, and select Apple Store locations globally are offering same-day or next-day pickup options....
