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
Kuo: Lighter Version of AirPods Max to Enter Mass Production in 2027
Apple is working on a lighter version of AirPods Max that will enter mass production in 2027, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Kuo shared the prediction on X (Twitter). He provided no additional details on the weight reduction that Apple plans to make to its over-ear noise-canceling headphones.
Apple updated the AirPods Max in September, receiving a USB-C charging port instead ...
Read Full Article • 37 comments
Here's What the 20th Anniversary iPhone Could Look Like
Apple might celebrate the iPhone's 20th birthday in 2027 with its most radical redesign yet. According to Korean publication ETNews, the company is exploring "four-edge bending" display technology that would curve the screen around all sides of the device. Not just left and right, but top and bottom too.
The result? A truly bezel-less iPhone with content flowing seamlessly across all edges,...
iPhone 17 Air Could Debut Advanced Silicon Battery Tech
The upcoming all-new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air could become the first Apple smartphone to adopt advanced battery technology, with Japanese supplier TDK preparing to ship its new generation of silicon-anode batteries by the end of June.
According to Bloomberg, TDK CEO Noboru Saito revealed in a recent interview that the Apple supplier has accelerated its production timeline, moving shipments...
Epic: Fortnite Offline Worldwide 'Until Apple Unblocks It'
Epic Games said today that Apple has blocked its attempt to bring Fortnite back to iOS devices, leaving the popular battle royale game unavailable on iPhones and iPads worldwide.
"Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union," Epic stated via its Fortnite account on X (Twitter). "Now, sadly,...
Sony Announces WH-1000XM6 Noise-Canceling Headphones With Foldable Design
Sony has announced its new WH-1000XM6 wireless noise-canceling headphones. The good news is that the company has brought back the foldable design that was absent from its predecessor, the WH-1000XM5. The bad news is that it's stuck with the same naming convention, which sounds less like headphones and more like a dot-matrix printer from the 70s.
The WH-1000XM6 headphones now happily fold up...
Siri on Your iPhone Just Got a ChatGPT Boost
OpenAI has rolled out an update to ChatGPT that changes the default large language model to GPT-4.1 mini for all users across its platforms, and Apple Intelligence users also stand to benefit.
The behind-the-scenes switch means millions of ChatGPT users are now interacting with the newer, more capable AI model without having to manually select it or pay for premium access.
For Apple...
ChatGPT Switches Default Model to GPT-4.1 Mini for All Users, Subscribers Get GPT-4.1
OpenAI has officially integrated its flagship GPT-4.1 model into ChatGPT, making it available to Plus, Pro, and Team subscribers starting today. The company announced the rollout on X (Twitter), highlighting the model's strengths in coding tasks and instruction following.
Enterprise and Education users won't be left behind for long, with access promised "in the coming weeks," according to...
Apple's CarPlay Ultra Is Here – Does Your iPhone Support It?
Apple's recently announced CarPlay Ultra promises a deeply integrated in-car experience, but not all iPhone users will be able to take advantage of the new feature.
According to Apple's press release, CarPlay Ultra requires an iPhone 12 or later running iOS 18.5 or later. This means if you're using an iPhone 11, iPhone XR, or any older model, you'll need to upgrade your device to access...
Apple Slaps Warnings on Apps Using External Purchases in the EU [Updated]
Update: According to Apple, the user-disclosure screens have been live on the EU App Store since the beginning of Apple’s DMA Compliance Plan back in March 2024. The screen is not new. Original story follows.
Apple has begun placing prominent warning labels on EU App Store listings that use alternative payment methods. The warning symbols appear as a red exclamation mark in a triangle,...
Foldable iPhone Outer Display Said to Feature Hole-Punch Camera
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone will have a hole-punch camera on the outer display, claims a Chinese leaker in Apple's supply chain.
According to the Weibo-based account Digital Chat Station, the inner display on the book-style foldable is a 14.1:1 panel featuring an under-screen camera, while the outer screen is a 14.6:1 panel with a hole-punch camera.
The leaker claims that these...
Trump Tells Tim Cook to Stop Building iPhones in India
President Donald Trump has asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to halt the company's manufacturing expansion in India, in a potential disruption of Apple's plan to shift iPhone production away from China.
"I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday," Trump said during his state visit to Qatar, according to Bloomberg. "He is building all over India."
"They [India] have offered us a deal where...
Apple's All-Glass Future? Apple Watch and iPhone Rumors Converge
Recent reports suggest Apple's vision of seamless glass devices could materialize sooner than expected, with both an all-glass Apple Watch and a radically redesigned 20th anniversary iPhone potentially sharing the spotlight in 2027.
According to Chinese leaker Instant Digital, Apple may introduce an Apple Watch with a touch-interactive, fully-glass frame before launching an all-glass iPhone. ...
8 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 18.5
Apple has released iOS 18.5, bringing further refinements to its iPhone operating system. The point update introduces several noteworthy enhancements, particularly for iPhone 13 users and parents who use Screen Time.
Heres a quick rundown covering eight new capabilities your iPhone gains with this latest update from Apple. If you haven't updated your device yet, go to Settings ➝ General...
Send Web Links That Jump to the Exact Text You Mean
Sometimes when you share a webpage link with someone, you just want to bring their attention to a specific passage or sentence to make your point, rather than have them read through the entire article.
In 2020, Google added a function to its Chrome browser called Scroll to Text Fragment (STTF) that helps you achieve this. It allows URLs to link directly to any visible text on a page. You may ...
macOS Quick Tip: Copy and Paste Text Without Formatting
If you're a Mac user with a Windows PC background, you'll probably know how to use the typical copy and paste commands in macOS. But there's a handy clipboard trick that's worth keeping in mind.
In Windows, the Copy and Paste key combinations are Control-C and Control-V, respectively. On the Mac, it's very similar – all you do is use the Command (⌘) key instead of Control.
But did you...
Report: 2027 iPhones Could Adopt Advanced AI Memory Technology
Apple is believed to be developing several technological innovations to mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, and one key technology it's considering is Mobile High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), according to a report from ETNews.
HBM is a type of DRAM that stacks memory chips vertically and connects them via tiny vertical interconnects called Through-Silicon Vias (TSVs) to dramatically boost...
6 Biggest Changes Rumored for iPhone 17 Pro
Later this year, Apple will introduce the iPhone 17 series, which includes the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max, two new high-end flagship devices that will be sold alongside the regular iPhone 17 and an all-new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air.
If you have been holding out for the iPhone 17 Pro or its bigger sibling, here are six of the biggest changes, informed by the latest reports and...
2027 iPhone May Feature Game-Changing Silicon Battery Tech
Apple is reportedly looking into using pure silicon anode battery technology for its 2027 iPhone model, potentially delivering a dramatic leap in battery performance, according to a recent ETNews report citing Korean supply chain sources.
The technology would replace traditional graphite anodes with 100% silicon, which can theoretically store up to 10 times more lithium ions per gram than...
20th Anniversary iPhone's Display May Have No Visible Frame or Bezels
Apple is reportedly considering a radical redesign for the 20th anniversary iPhone that could feature a completely bezel-less display that curves around all four edges of the device, claims a new report out of Korea.
ETNews writes that Apple is aiming to use "four-edge bending" display technology for the 2027 iPhone that would curve not just along the left and right sides as seen in some...
Remotely Control Your iPhone Camera – No Apple Watch Needed
Remotely controlling the shutter on your iPhone's camera lets you include yourself in the photo while avoiding the limitations of a selfie. For example, it allows you to take a picture of a wider scene with you included in the frame, which is ideal for landscape shots or group photos. If your iPhone is on a tripod, taking the shot remotely also reduces the risk of camera shake. Here's how to do...
