Hartley Charlton
Hartley is a Senior Editor at MacRumors and co-host of "The MacRumors Show" podcast; he contributes to daily news coverage and writes a wide range of content for the site. Various publications and aggregators often cite Hartley's articles. Additionally, he occasionally appears as a guest on other media outlets, such as the BBC, Al Jazeera, and CBS News, to share his knowledge of the industry.
Having closely followed Apple news and rumors for almost a decade, Hartley joined MacRumors in early 2020 as a Contributing Writer while completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in History at the University of Nottingham. After graduation, he joined us as a full-time Editor. His work at MacRumors has since expanded into several areas beyond news coverage, including buyer's guides, roundups, and occasional product reviews.
In late 2021, Hartley helped launch The MacRumors Show and now co-hosts the popular podcast on a weekly basis, bringing our coverage to a wider audience, with a flare of personal opinion.
Hartley lives in Hertfordshire, England. Beyond technology, his other interests include travel, music, and tennis. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @ihxrtlxy and on Instagram at @hxrtlxy_.
Having closely followed Apple news and rumors for almost a decade, Hartley joined MacRumors in early 2020 as a Contributing Writer while completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in History at the University of Nottingham. After graduation, he joined us as a full-time Editor. His work at MacRumors has since expanded into several areas beyond news coverage, including buyer's guides, roundups, and occasional product reviews.
In late 2021, Hartley helped launch The MacRumors Show and now co-hosts the popular podcast on a weekly basis, bringing our coverage to a wider audience, with a flare of personal opinion.
Hartley lives in Hertfordshire, England. Beyond technology, his other interests include travel, music, and tennis. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @ihxrtlxy and on Instagram at @hxrtlxy_.
Hartley Charlton's Articles
Apple Highlights Services in 2020 as App Store Sets Single-Day Spending Record on New Year's Day
Apple has today announced that New Year's Day saw a new single-day spending record of over $540 million on the App Store, as the company celebrated a number of highlights from its various services in 2020.
Recapping 2020, Apple announced that the year's most downloaded apps were Zoom and Disney+, and games on the App Store "became more popular than ever." Apple revealed that developers...
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Mandatory WhatsApp Privacy Policy Update Allows User Data to be Shared With Facebook
WhatsApp's latest terms and privacy policy allows the popular messaging app to share a significant amount of user data with Facebook (via XDA Developers).
WhatsApp users are today receiving an in-app notice informing them about the app's updated terms of service and privacy policy. The notice gives an overview of the main three updates, covering how WhatsApp processes user data, how...
Apple Researching Wireless Charging Ecosystem for MacBook, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch
Apple is researching the integration of multiple inductive charging coils into MacBooks and iPads to use them as wireless chargers for other devices, according to a patent filed by Apple.
The patent, spotted by Patently Apple, is titled "Inductive charging between electronic devices" and was awarded by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Apple has been researching device-to-device...
Microsoft to Replace Outlook for Mac With New Universal Client
Microsoft is planning to replace Outlook for Mac with a new web-based universal Outlook client, according to Windows Central.
Months after announcing a complete redesign of Outlook for Mac, Microsoft is reportedly intending to scrap its current Mac app and replace it with a new client based on the Outlook web app.
Codenamed "Monarch," the project is Microsoft's attempt to build a single ...
iPhone 13 May Feature Faster mmWave 5G Connectivity in More Countries
The iPhone 13 lineup may expand faster mmWave 5G connectivity to more countries outside the United States, according to Taiwanese supply chain sources cited by Patently Apple.
The report claims that a Taiwanese company called Qiqi is in the process of receiving a "large order" for mmWave antennas destined for the iPhone 13 lineup, which may explain Qiqi chairman Xie Hongbo's announcement...
'Pascal's Wager' Becomes First iPad Game to Add Mouse and Keyboard Support
iPhone and iPad game "Pascal's Wager" has become the first to add support for both mouse and keyboard controls.
Pascal's Wager is a dark-fantasy action roleplaying game. With a high level of graphical fidelity, a range of unique characters, and a soundtrack performed by a "world-class" orchestra, the game has been featured by Apple in the past.
Added in update 1.6.2, Pascal's Wager now...
New York Subway Completes Rollout of Apple Pay Support
After suffering substantial delays, New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority has completed its rollout of Apple Pay support to all buses and subway stations in the city via its OMNY contactless fare payment system.
With the OMNY contactless payment system, riders are able to hold an iPhone or Apple Watch near a contactless reader to pay their fare with no authentication necessary,...
Apple Backtracks After Popular Mac App 'Amphetamine' Threatened With Removal Over Branding
Popular Mac app "Amphetamine" will remain on the Mac App Store after reportedly being threatened with removal over its name and branding, which Apple had said breached App Store guidelines.
Amphetamine is a free Mac app that helps users to keep their machine awake for a set amount of time. Launched in 2014, the app has been downloaded over 432,000 times and is highly rated on the Mac App...
Two Foldable iPhone Prototypes Reportedly Pass Internal Durability Tests
Two prototype foldable iPhones have passed internal tests for durability, according to Taiwanese website Economic Daily News.
Tests of an Apple-designed folding hinge system for two different iPhones were reportedly recently completed at the Foxconn factory in Shenzhen, China.
The first foldable iPhone to undergo testing is said to be a dual-screen model, which is likely the same...
Intel Urged to Take 'Immediate Action' Amid Threats From Apple Silicon and AMD
Activist hedge fund Third Point LLC is pushing for a major shakeup at Intel in response to threats from Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, AMD, TSMC, and Samsung (via Reuters).
Intel's in-house manufacturing capabilities have struggled to provide the chips its clients want in recent years, with many of its offerings lagging behind its rivals in terms of speed and power consumption. While 2020 has...
Study Finds More Than $100 Billion Spent on App Stores in 2020
A new report by Sensor Tower reveals that 2020 has been a record-setting year for worldwide spending on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, which collectively passed $100 billion in a single year for the first time ever in November.
The trend of increased spending continued over Christmas, when consumers around the world spent an estimated $407.6 million across Apple's App Store and ...
Apple Researching Keyboards With Adaptive Displays on Each Key
Apple is researching keyboards with small displays on the keys to dynamically change the label on each key, according to a newly-granted patent filing.
The filing, spotted by Patently Apple, is titled "Electronic devices having keys with coherent fiber bundles" and was granted to Apple by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on the final patent day of this year.
The patent explains how...
9 of Top 10 U.S. Smartphone Activations on Christmas Day 2020 Were iPhones
A new report by Flurry Analytics states that nine of the top ten smartphones activated on Christmas Day 2020 in the United States were iPhones.
Christmas Day in the United States is the single greatest day for new smartphone activations, so it represents a unique opportunity to analyse consumer preferences.
The iPhone 11 was the most activated device on Christmas Day, with activations...
120Hz ProMotion Display Finally Coming to the iPhone 13 [Updated]
Though the iPhone 12 was long-rumored to come with a 120Hz ProMotion display, the final device did not sport the technology. Now, rumors are indicating that 2021's iPhone 13 lineup may finally introduce the feature, in what could be the next major advancement in display technology on the iPhone.
There were multiple rumors ahead of the launch of the iPhone 12 lineup suggesting the high-end...
Third-Party AirPods Max Solutions Seek to Address Smart Case Criticisms
The first third-party cases and hangers for AirPods Max containing magnets, that allow users to avoid using Apple's Smart Case, are now available for purchase.
Apple's Smart Case contains magnets that put AirPods Max into a low power mode to preserve battery life. After 18 hours in the Smart Case, the AirPods Max go into an ultra-low power mode that turns off Bluetooth and Find My....
Tesla Software Update Hints at Support for Apple Music
Tesla may soon add support for Apple Music, according to references in a Tesla software update found by Twitter user @greentheonly (via Tesla North).
Spotify has been the main way to listen to music using Tesla's infotainment system for some time, with no support for other music streaming services such as Apple Music, Tidal, or Amazon Music. Tesla first announced support for other music...
Samsung and Xiaomi Plan to Ship Upcoming Smartphones Without Charger After Mocking Apple Over Same Move
Despite mocking Apple for no longer including a charger with the iPhone, Samsung and Xiaomi are now expected to follow suit and remove the charging adapter from their upcoming smartphones.
Alongside the announcement of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, Apple announced that it would no longer include the charging adapter with all new iPhones, citing environmental concerns. The move was...
What Can We Expect From the iPhone 13's Design? [Updated]
The iPhone 12 premiered with a new design, featuring squared-off edges and slimmer bezels, but questions around the design of 2021's iPhone 13 have already started gathering pace.
Well-connected display analyst Ross Young expects the iPhone 13 lineup to look very similar to iPhone 12 lineup, encompassing one 6.7-inch "iPhone 13 Pro Max" model, one 6.1-inch "iPhone 13 Pro," one 6.1-inch...
Amid Apple Car Rumors, Volkswagen CEO Welcomes Competitors to Accelerate Transformation of the Auto Industry
Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess has responded to recent rumors of an Apple car, saying that the major German automaker embraces competition and anticipates the innovations of newcomers in the industry.
In a response to a comment on LinkedIn asking about Apple's "Project Titan," first spotted by iMore, Diess said:
We look forward to new competitors who will certainly accelerate the...
Apple Starts Accepting Developers Into Small Business Program
Apple has started contacting eligible developers to inform them that they have been accepted into the Small Business Program, which allows developers to benefit from significantly reduced App Store fees.
In November, Apple announced the Small Business Program, which sees App Store fees slashed to just 15 percent for developers earning under one million dollars per calendar year. Developers ...
