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
Next Year's iPhone 16 Pro Still on Track to Feature Under-Display Face ID, Followed By Under-Display Selfie Camera in 2026
Apple is still on track to switch to under-display Face ID technology next year that will provide more usable display area on iPhone 16 Pro models, claims a new report out of Korea.
Apple is set to transition to under-screen Face ID on iPhone 16 Pro models in 2024, followed by under-screen Face ID and an under-screen front camera on iPhone 18 Pro models in 2026, according to respected...
Read Full Article • 97 comments
iPhone 15's Dynamic Island Poses Production Difficulties for One Apple Supplier
Apple is expected to expand the Dynamic Island to all four iPhone 15 models released this year, but the integrated feature is making it difficult for one of Apple's Chinese suppliers to produce the devices en masse, claims a new report.
According to Korean-language website The Elec, China's BOE is having problems with light leakage around the portion of the OLED display where the pill and...
iPhone 15 USB-C Cables Without MFi Badge May Have Data Transfer and Charging Speed Limits
Apple's iPhone 15 series will officially only support USB-C accessories that have been certified by Apple's own Made for iPhone (MFi) program, potentially limiting the functionality of accessories not approved by Apple, an established leaker has now claimed.
Since being introduced in 2012, first-party and MFi-certified Lightning ports and connectors have contained a small integrated circuit...
How to Set Up a Stronger Passcode on Your iPhone
Your iPhone's passcode is the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your private data. Here's how to set up a stronger one than the default six-digit passcode that you're likely already using.
If someone with malicious intentions finds out the passcode for your iPhone, they could end up causing you all sorts of trouble. With passcode access to your iPhone's contents, they could...
How to Show or Hide File Extensions on Mac, iPhone, and iPad
On computers and mobile devices, file extensions are the suffixes that apps append to filenames. When you see an item like "document.docx" for example, the .docx extension tells the computer and the user what the file is and what to open it with.
Some users don't feel the need to see the extensions of files when viewing them in a file manager, but others prefer to have them displayed to help ...
How to Customize the Touch Bar on MacBook Pro
Does your MacBook Pro have an OLED Touch Bar along the top of the keyboard? Keep reading to learn how to customize it to your advantage. This article assumes your Mac is running macOS Ventura or later.
Since 2016, certain models of Apple's MacBook Pro have included a Touch Bar, a small touch-sensitive OLED display strip that displays virtual buttons. On MacBook Pro models that have a Touch...
How to Delete Multiple Contacts at Once on iPhone
Most iPhone users probably don't know it, but it is possible to delete multiple contacts at the same time in iOS. The problem is that Apple's implementation of this function is unlike similar bulk delete actions performed in Messages and Mail, so it's not at all obvious how it's done.
The following steps guide you through what is actually a very simple process, once you know it. Until fairly ...
2024 OLED iPad Pros Set to Be a Lot Pricier Due to Costly Panel Production Process
Apple's upcoming OLED iPad Pro models are likely to be significantly more expensive than existing OLED devices of a similar size due to the costly new production processes involved, claims a new report out of Korea.
Apple is next year widely expected to launch new 11.1-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models featuring OLED instead of LCD displays, and its panel procurement will account for the...
Kuo: Apple to Launch High-End and Low-End Versions of Second-Generation Headset in 2025
Apple's cheaper second-generation AR/VR headset will come in two high-end and low-end models, according to Apple industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Concept render based on purported leaked information by Ian Zelbo
Writing in a new -and-production-of-apples-69cfbd5df72d">Medium post summarizing his latest survey findings and predictions, Kuo says both models will likely arrive in 2025.
Apple's...
How to Unsend Emails in Gmail With the Undo Send Feature
If you use Google's Gmail smartphone app for your mobile email correspondence, keep in mind the Undo Send feature. It's really useful for times when you forget to link a file or notice you misspelled someone's name after hitting "Send."
In other words, if you regret sending a message immediately after you have pressed Send, you still have five seconds to "unsend" the email so that it doesn't ...
Apple Orders OLED Panels for 2024 iPad Models From Samsung and LG Display
Apple has reportedly ordered OLED panels from LG Display and Samsung for its next generation of iPad Pro models, which are widely expected to arrive next year.
Business Korea reports that Apple placed orders for the development of 10.9-inch and 12.9-inch OLED panels from the two display companies, while rival Chinese display maker BOE lost out.
Apple reportedly placed orders for the...
WhatsApp Users to Gain iMessage-Like Ability to Edit Sent Messages
WhatsApp is actively working on an ability for iPhone users to edit messages after they have been sent over the popular Meta-owned encrypted chat platform.
With iOS 16, Apple introduced the ability to edit or unsend recently sent iMessages. Telegram also offers a similar edit-after-sending feature. Now it looks like WhatsApp will be next.
To edit a sent message, users will need to tap and ...
Leak Suggests iPhone 15 Display Could Be Larger Than iPhone 14
Up until now, Apple was expected to release four models in its upcoming iPhone 15 series that replicate the 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screen sizes of its iPhone 14 series, but a new leak suggests the base iPhone 15 model will have a slightly larger display.
iPhone 15 on left, iPhone 15 Pro on right
According to 3D CAD files obtained by 9to5Mac that designer Ian Zelbo turned into renders, the...
iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island Gets the Android Treatment in Latest Copycat Effort
Last September, Chinese smartphone maker realme hosted an online competition titled "What's your dream island like?" in which it asked its "loyal fans" to submit ideas for how it could implement what was essentially a copycat version of the iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island on its own devices. So, what version of Apple's innovation did the company settle on?
As reported by Smartprix, realme...
How to Set Up and Use the Built-in 2FA Code Generator in iOS
With online account hacking becoming increasingly widespread, all users should make sure they're taking every security measure available to them. If you use Apple devices, consider using Apple verification codes to protect your accounts. Keep reading to learn how it works.
One of the best ways to protect any online account is by using two-factor authentication (2FA). 2FA offers hardened...
Apple Orders Entire Supply of TSMC's 3nm Chips for iPhone 15 Pro and M3 Macs
Apple has reportedly secured all available orders for N3, TSMC's first-generation 3-nanometer process that is likely to be used in the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro lineup as well as new MacBooks scheduled for launch in the second half of 2023.
According to a paywalled DigiTimes report, Apple has procured 100% of the initial N3 supply, which is said to have a high yield, despite the higher costs...
How to Keep Your Twitter Account Secure Without Having to Pay for the Privilege
Twitter in February 2023 announced that text message two-factor authentication (2FA) is set to become a premium feature for Twitter Blue accounts. Here's why the company's logic behind the decision doesn't make any sense from a security perspective, and why you don't need the feature anyway.
Twitter has said that it will soon be removing text message-based 2FA from non-paying accounts and...
Apple Watch Risks US Import Ban After Biden Administration Upholds Patent Ruling
The Biden administration has declined to overrule a U.S. International Trade Commission decision that the Apple Watch infringes patents from medical device company AliveCor, potentially paving the way for an import ban on Apple's smartwatch depending on how the appeals process pans out.
California-based AliveCor said in a statement that it was informed the Biden administration would not...
Sonos Era 300 and Era 100 Smart Speakers Revealed in Marketing Images
Popular speaker company Sonos is preparing to launch new high-end "Era" smart speakers to compete with Apple's HomePod range, and The Verge has obtained marketing images of the products as well as some rough pricing information ahead of their release next month.
The Era 300, shown in the picture above, will be the new Sonos flagship speaker, designed to highlight music in spatial audio....
Apple Releases 'Car Keys Tests' App for Licensed MFi Developers
Apple has released a testing app for vehicle manufacturers who are working on integrating its digital Car Keys software (via 9to5Mac).
Apple's digital car key feature allows users to unlock and start a compatible vehicle by bringing an iPhone or Apple Watch near the driver-side door. The car keys are stored in the Wallet app, just like a credit card. The feature is currently limited to select...
