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 Straighten Your Camera Shooting Angle on iPhone
Apple in iOS 17 introduced a handy camera feature that helps to straighten up your shooting angle before you even hit the shutter. Here's how to take advantage of the "Level" option.
For a while now, Apple's Camera app has included a few optional settings that can help you line up your shots. There's a Grid that can be overlaid on the viewfinder to help apply the rule of thirds, and a somewha...
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Here's How to Check Your iPhone's Battery Health
Earlier this year, Apple retested the batteries of its iPhone 15 models and updated its battery life claims for the entire series, suggesting that they offer better longevity than previously thought. Curious about the battery health of your iPhone 15? Here's how to check it.
Apple in February 2024 updated the technical specifications for the batteries in the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone ...
Apple's New iPad Air and iPad Pro Models Available From May 15
After two years of inactivity on the iPad front, Apple on Tuesday announced new iPad Air and iPad Pro devices, boasting new sizes, faster processors, and the latest display technology.
Headlining Apple's "Let Loose" media event were new ultra-thin iPad Pro models powered by its latest M4 chip. The new iPad Pro devices come in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, featuring Ultra Retina XDR OLED...
Apple's New Cellular iPad Air and iPad Pro Models Are eSIM Only
Apple at its "Let Loose" event today announced new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, and there are smaller changes compared to the previous generation devices that did not get mentioned during the event but are worth knowing about.
One of the differences worth noting is the lack of a physical SIM card slot. On the previous generation models, the cellular versions of both the iPad Air and the...
Apple Announces Redesigned Magic Keyboard for New iPad Pro Starting at $299
Apple at its "Let Loose" event today announced a new Magic Keyboard for the latest iPad Pro models, with a thinner, lighter design.
Apple says the Magic Keyboard has been redesigned to be thinner and lighter, while maintaing the same floating design.
Two colors are available that match the new iPad Pro. New features include a function row with screen brightness controls, an aluminum...
Apple Announces New M2 iPad Air Models in 11-Inch and 13-Inch Sizes From $599
Apple at its "Let Loose" event today announced new M2-powered iPad Air models in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes with a new landscape FaceTime camera, AI features, and better sound quality with the larger model.
Apple says the iPad Air has been designed "to make features pioneered on iPad Pro at a more affordable price," with the brand new larger 13-inch model offering 30% more screen real estate ...
Apple Car Interest Revived by Rivian Partnership Rumor
Apple canceled its Apple Car project in February 2024 and stopped all internal work on autonomous, electric vehicles. But the company still has its sights set on impacting the EV market, and Rivian could be the avenue for its ambitions, according to rumors out of Taiwan.
Apple canceled its "Project Titan" EV project earlier this year.
DigiTimes reports that Apple is "studying the possibility" ...
Separate Your iPhone Browsing Habits With Safari Profiles
With iOS 17, Safari gained a feature called Profiles that's designed to help you separate your browsing sessions into categories like Work, School, Personal, or custom categories that you find useful to have siloed. This article explains how to use it on iPhone.
Apple in iOS 17 expanded on Tab Groups with a Profile feature that lets you separate out your browsing into different use cases....
Stay Focused or Chill Out With This Hidden iPhone Feature
Do you sometimes struggle to maintain focus while you're working, or find it difficult to unwind and relax at the end of the day? Believe it or not, your iPhone could help with that. Keep reading to learn how.
If you are looking to minimize distractions when you focus on something, or just want to zone out after a hard day's work, it's well worth checking out the Background Sounds feature on ...
How to Watch the 'Let Loose' Apple Event on Tuesday, May 7
Apple will hold its first media event of 2024 on Tuesday, May 7, at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time through a live stream. Titled "Let Loose," the event is expected to see the unveiling of new iPad Air and iPad Pro models, along with updated Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard accessories.
There are several ways to watch the May 7 event, with details listed below. We've also included a useful guide on...
iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Proving Less Popular With Buyers This Year
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro models were its most purchased smartphones in the U.S. in the first quarter of this year, according to the latest Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) report.
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max accounted for 22% and 23% of all iPhones sold in Q1 2024, for a 45% combined share. The iPhone 15 Plus took a 9% share of all iPhones sold, while the iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 ...
How to Enable Stolen Device Protection on iPhone
When Apple released iOS 17.3 in January, it introduced a Stolen Device Protection feature to provide iPhone users with added security. This article explains what it does, why you might want to turn it on, and how to go about doing so.
In 2023, reports began emerging about a new method thieves were using to steal iPhones and access users' highly sensitive data. Thieves would surreptitiously...
Anthropic Announces Claude AI Chatbot App for iPhone and iPad
AI safety and research company Anthropic has announced the launch of its Claude iOS app, offering users easier access to the conversational agent from their iPhone.
Similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT, the Claude chatbot operates by processing large amounts of text data to understand and generate human-like responses. Its architecture is based on machine learning techniques including large language ...
Apple Watch AFib History Feature Qualified by FDA to Evaluate Medical Devices
Apple's atrial fibrillation (AFib) history feature on Apple Watch has been qualified by the FDA under its Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) program, the first digital health technology feature of its kind to do so.
Since 2022, Apple Watch has supported AFib History, which allows users diagnosed with atrial fibrillation to view an estimate of how frequently their heart is in this type...
Turn Several Live Photos into a Single Video on iPhone
Did you know it's possible to take multiple Live Photos from your iPhone's photo library and turn them into a single continuous video? Keep reading to learn how it's done.
On iPhone and iPad, Live Photos bring your pictures to life by adding a few seconds of video before and after the shot, creating a living memory rather than a static image.
While Live Photos are great on their own,...
Apple Discounts MLS Season Pass
Apple today dropped the price of the MLS Season Pass for the rest of the 2024 Major League Soccer season, which is about a third of the way through.
MLS in the U.S. now costs $69, down from $99 when the season began in February. For Apple TV+ subscribers, the pass is now just $59.
The MLS Season Pass offers access to every live Major League Soccer match, including Leagues Cup, and...
Apple Must Allow App Sideloading on iPads Within 6 Months, EU Rules
Apple must allow iPad users the option of sideloading apps outside the confines of the App Store's walled garden within six months or face potentially heavy fines, according to the findings of an investigation by the European Commission.
Last September, the Commission designated Apple as a gatekeeper for its iOS iPhone operating system, its web browser Safari, and its App Store. To be...
iPhone 16 Again Rumored to Feature Color-Infused Back Glass
For the upcoming iPhone 16, Apple will adopt the same color-infused back glass that features on the standard iPhone 15 models, claims a new rumor out of China.
Last year, Apple debuted a custom dual-ion exchange glass process on the non-premium iPhone 15 models that gives the rear glass layer a frosted effect that contrasts with the main frame color.
Apple's description of the effect on...
Apple Hired Dozens of AI Experts From Google for a Secretive Zurich Research Lab
Apple has poached dozens of artificial intelligence experts from Google and created a "secretive European laboratory" in Zurich to house a new team of staff tasked with building new AI models and products, according to a paywalled Financial Times report.
Based on an analysis of LinkedIn profiles conducted by FT, Apple has recruited at least 36 specialists from Google since 2018, when it...
Popular Delta Retro Game Emulator Coming to iPad
Game emulator Delta has made a splash on iPhone following Apple's recently announced App Store support for retro game emulators, and now the developer Riley Testut has confirmed that Delta is almost ready for its iPad debut.
In a post shared on Threads over the weekend, Testut said the iPad version is "near completion," with just controller skins to finish and some bug fixes to iron out....
