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 Quickly Reply to Messages on iPhone
With iOS 17, Apple brought some headline features to iPhones, like StandBy Mode and NameDrop, but Apple also introduced some smaller quality-of-life improvements that are well worth familiarizing yourself with. Inline replies in the Messages app is one of them.
If you use WhatsApp, you're probably aware of the quick reply feature that the platform has had for several years. To reply to an...
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Apple Vision Pro Battery Isn't Hot-Swappable, Switching Requires Restart
The Apple Vision Pro headset comes with an external battery pack with a capacity of 3,166 mAh, compared to the 3,274 mAh battery found in the iPhone 15 Pro, although the voltages are different so the measurement alone can't be considered equivalent. Reviewers have also reported that there are significant size and weight differences between the two.
According to Daring Fireball's John Gruber, ...
Apple Failed to Comply With App Store Court Order, Epic Tells Judge
Apple has failed to properly comply with a court order that requires non-App Store purchasing options be made available to third-party developers, Epic Games has told a judge (via Bloomberg).
The Supreme Court earlier this month declined to hear separate requests from both Apple and Epic Games in their three-year-long lawsuit against each other regarding App Store rules. As a result,...
Death Stranding Director's Cut Now Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Post-apocalyptic open world action game Death Stranding is today officially available on iPhones, iPads, and Macs powered by Apple silicon.
Previously released on PlayStation 5 (2021) and PC (2022), the Director's Cut version for Mac was announced by legendary game creator Hideo Kojima at WWDC 2023 to showcase the potential gaming performance of Apple silicon. Apple subsequently teased an...
England's NHS App Gains Digital Prescription Services
NHS App users in England can now collect medication from a pharmacy without having to contact a GP or health center to get a paper prescription, according to NHS Digital.
From today, patients in England can use the NHS App to view all their prescription details, order repeat prescriptions, and generate a barcode for medication collection. The barcode replaces the traditional paper slip...
Apple Warns Proposed UK Law Could 'Secretly Veto' Global User Protections
Apple is "deeply concerned" that proposed changes to British surveillance legislation could give the U.K. government unprecedented powers to secretly prevent software updates from being released in any other country (via BBC News).
The UK government is planning to update the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), which came into effect in 2016 and allows the British Home Office to outlaw certain...
Meta Hopes Apple Vision Pro Will 'Reinvigorate' Headset Space
Meta is "optimistic" that the launch of Apple Vision Pro will help reinvigorate the headset market and drive more users towards its Quest devices, according to Wall Street Journal report.
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Formerly known as Facebook, Meta in 2021 changed its name in part to communicate its vision of a future "metaverse" in which people don its headsets and interact with each other in a completely...
Shazam Now Identifies Songs in Other Apps When Using Headphones
Apple-owned Shazam has released an updated version of the app with a new feature that can identify songs from other apps while you're listening using headphones.
Shazam has been able to recognize songs from other apps for some time, but if headphones were connected to your iPhone, the feature wouldn't work, until now. The latest version of the app, v17.3, fixes that limitation.
The...
Arc Search for iPhone Merges AI and Web Search in a Browser App
The Browser Company has released a new iPhone app called Arc Search that aims to reimagine the online search experience by using artificial experience to present web results in a more easily digestible, curated presentation.
The app follows the company's Arc Browser for Mac, and could be described as an AI chat bot with web access (think perplexity.ai), wrapped in a clean, minimalist browser ...
Apple VP of Hardware Engineering for Home Devices Leaving Company After 25 Years
DJ Novotney, one of Apple's top hardware engineering architects, is leaving Apple for Rivian Automotive, Bloomberg reported over the weekend.
Novotney has worked at Apple for 25 years and been highly influential in the development of the iPod and iPhone over multiple generations of the hardware. He also helped lead development of the iPad and bring the Apple Watch to market, according to the ...
Spotify Shares Its Vision for In-App Purchases Ahead of EU Regulation
Spotify has shared its vision for bringing in-app payments back to its iOS app, once Apple is forced to comply with Europe's looming digital market regulations.
The streaming service shared mockups of what it expects its app to look like, including information about pricing, subscription offers and in-app audiobook purchases. Spotify has not allowed customers to sign up for a Spotify Premium ...
Apple Wins Early Victory Against Spyware Maker NSO Group in Court
Apple has dealt a blow against spyware maker NSO Group and the Israeli firm's efforts to move Apple's lawsuit against it to its home country. Apple in November 2021 sued the group and its parent company with the aim of holding it accountable for targeting Apple users with spyware used for surveillance purposes.
Judge Donato denied NSO's motion to dismiss Apple's case "in all respects," and...
Apple Music Classical Now Available in China, Japan, and More Countries
Apple Music Classical is now available in China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao, fulfilling a rollout promise to the regions that Apple made earlier this month.
Apple Music Classical first launched in most other countries in March 2023. The Apple Music Classical app offers Apple Music subscribers access to over five million classical music tracks, including new ...
X for iOS Adds Support for Passkeys, Allowing for More Secure Logins
X, formerly Twitter, now supports passkeys as a login option for iOS users in the United States, the company has announced.
Passkeys are both easier to use and more secure than passwords because they let users sign in to apps and sites the same way they unlock their devices: With Face ID, Touch ID, or a device passcode. Passkeys are also resistant to online attacks like phishing, making them ...
Apple's Big AI Push Implied By Startup Acquisitions and Job Postings
Apple has been quietly making a series of artificial intelligence related acquisitions and staff hires in a bid to bring on-device AI to its next-generation iPhones, claims a new report by the Financial Times.
According to the report, indications suggest Apple has been focusing on "tackling the technological problem of running AI through mobile devices." To that end, it has acquired several...
How Much Will Apple's OLED iPad Pro Models Cost?
Expected in March or April, Apple's 2024 OLED iPad Pro models could be vastly more expensive than its existing iPad Pros and even more costly than some MacBooks currently on sale. Here's what the rumors say.
The expected cost for the upcoming OLED iPad Pro models from Apple is significantly higher than the current models. The pricing for the 11-inch OLED iPad Pro could start at $1,500, while ...
iOS 17.3: How to Use Collaborative Apple Music Playlists
In iOS 17.3, Apple introduced collaborative Apple Music Playlists. Keep reading to learn how they work and how to make the most of them.
With collaborative playlists, Apple now lets you take any of your existing playlists or create a new one and then invite others to join in to add songs and listen to it.
Perhaps you want to prepare a playlist for a night around the campfire, or a house...
6 iPhone Camera Tips Every User Should Know
Apple's latest iPhones include several headline camera features that are worth using, such as Portrait Mode and Photographic Styles. But if all you want to use is the standard photo mode, there are still several tools and settings that can improve the composition of your pictures and help you capture the perfect shot using more traditional techniques.
Whether you are the owner of a new...
Apple Music to Pay Artists Up to 10% More Royalties for Spatial Audio Content
Apple has introduced royalty incentives to encourage music artists and record labels to publish tracks in Spatial Audio.
In an update sent to partners on Monday seen by Music Business Worldwide, Apple said it will pay up to 10% more in royalties for Spatial Audio.
The news follows a Bloomberg report in December that Apple would this year begin prioritizing streams of songs mixed in Dolby ...
iPhone 16 Series: All the Rumored New Features So Far
The iPhone 16 series is still five months away, and yet there are 18 rumors already circulating about the devices. Below, we've recapped all of the new features and changes we have covered here at MacRumors so far.
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The following key changes have been rumored for the iPhone 16 lineup as of April 2024:
Larger Displays: The...
