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
Imagined Mac Mini Redesign Argues Apple Should Borrow From Mac Studio
With the Mac mini's current design dating back over a decade, one MacRumors forums user has imagined what a redesign could look like if Apple were to take hints from the Mac Studio.
The idea mainly comes from MacRumors forums user "Rickroller," who shared basic images of the concept earlier today. They suggest that a Mac Studio-like design could bring significant thermal improvements to the...
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Mysterious New 'Compute Module' Found in Apple Beta Code
An all-new "compute module" device has been spotted in Apple beta code, hinting that new hardware may soon be on the way.
The new "ComputeModule" device class was spotted in Apple's iOS 16.4 developer disk image from the Xcode 16.4 beta by 9to5Mac, indicating that it runs iOS or a variant of it. The code suggests that Apple has at least two different compute modules in development with the...
Will Apple Finally Launch an Even Bigger iPad This Year?
A 14.1-inch iPad was previously rumored to launch in in early 2023, but the latest reports suggest such a device is no longer in the works.
While it was initially said to feature a mini-LED display and ProMotion technology, it was later believed to feature an LCD display like the iPad Air. This suggests that it was not an iPad Pro model, but rather an all-new kind of iPad that focused on a...
Apple's iOS and macOS Still Have a Nasty Vulnerability, So Update Now
iPhone and Mac users should update to the latest version of iOS and macOS to fix a serious security vulnerability, Apple has cautioned.
Apple released iOS 16.3.1 and macOS 13.2.1 on Monday, February 13 – a small update to fix a range of bugs and issues on the iPhone and Mac. The software update includes several minor bug fixes, but its most important part is a fix for a severe issue with...
Apple's Popularity With Gen Z Poses Challenges for Android
Younger Americans prefer Apple over rival companies by significant margins, driving a generational shift toward Apple devices and social pressure, the Financial Times reports.
According to the report, younger consumers are concerned about being socially ostracised for not having an iPhone – a phenomenon that is driving young people to buy other Apple products and services, leading to...
Sealed Original iPhone Sells for Over $63,000 at Auction
A sealed original iPhone model from 2007 has sold at auction for over $63,000 – the most ever for the device to date.
The lot, held by LCG Auctions, opened on February 2 and ended on February 19. After receiving 27 bids, the iPhone sold for $63,356.40, over 105 times the device's original $599 retail price.
According to Business Insider, the iPhone's original owner was given the device as ...
Five Features Coming to Apple's New External Display This Year
Apple is rumored to be planning to launch an all-new external display this year, featuring a host of advanced capabilities that will surpass the company's two existing monitors.
The display, which has been rumored to arrive sometime in 2023, is expected to sit somewhere between the $1,599 Studio Display and the $4,999 Pro Display XDR – but more exact information about the device's...
iPad Air 6: Key Upgrades to Expect
The current iPad Air was introduced in March last year, adding the M1 chip, Center Stage on the front-facing camera, a faster USB-C port, and several new color options, but it was still a fairly minor upgrade over the previous model from September 2020. As we near a year since the fifth-generation iPad Air was introduced, what can users expect from the sixth-generation model?
As of 2023, it...
iPhone 15 Pro to Feature Radical 'Buttonless Design'
This year's iPhone 15 Pro models will feature an all-new "buttonless design" thanks to additional Taptic Engines inside the device, according to recent reports.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo was first to report that the volume and power buttons on this year's two high-end iPhone models will adopt a solid-state design, similar to the iPhone 7's home button, replacing a mechanical button design...
The MacRumors Show: Where Is Apple in the Generative AI Race?
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's place in the ongoing race to develop generative AI tools.
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Earlier this week, Apple held its annual AI summit for employees at the Steve Jobs Theater, the first fully live in-person event at the company's Apple Park headquarters since the pre-COVID era. The latest AI...
Google Allegedly Pays Apple Portion of Chrome Search Revenue as Part of Secretive Non-Compete Deal
Google allegedly pays Apple a portion of all search revenue from Chrome for iOS in what appears to be a non-compete deal, The Register reports.
According to a source said to be familiar with the matter who spoke to The Register, Google has been paying Apple a portion of search revenue generated by Chrome users on iOS in return for being the default search provider in Safari and other...
Update Your iPad Now to Avoid Security Issue
iPad users should urgently update to the latest version of iPadOS to fix a concerning security issue.
Apple released iPadOS 16.3.1 on Monday, February 13 – a small update to fix a range of bugs and issues on the iPad. The software update includes several minor bug fixes, but the most important part of the update is a fix for a severe problem with WebKit, Apple's browser engine, that allows ...
iPad Mini 7: Key Upgrades to Expect
Apple launched the sixth-generation iPad mini in September 2021, bringing the first major redesign to the device in its entire history, so what can customers expect from the seventh-generation version?
There have been few concrete rumors about the features the next iPad mini will offer as yet. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently said that an update this year with a minor "spec bump" is not out...
Apple May Still Be Planning to Reintroduce 12-Inch MacBook
Apple may be continuing its plans to bring back the 12-inch MacBook, a sketchy rumor shared on the Korean blog Naver claims.
The post comes from the account "yeux1122," which has a mixed track record aggregating accurate Apple rumors. According to an alleged source at a company that supplies parts to Apple in Taiwan, Apple is preparing to reintroduce the 12-inch MacBook. The company...
Update Your iPhone Now to Fix Nasty Vulnerability
iPhone users should update to the latest version of iOS to fix a serious security vulnerability, Apple has warned.
Apple released iOS 16.3.1 on Monday, February 13 – a small update to fix a range of bugs and issues on the iPhone. The software update includes several minor bug fixes, but the most important part of the update is a fix for an issue with WebKit, Apple's browser engine, that...
Only 50% of iPhone Casings Made in India Meet Apple's Quality Standards
Apple is facing difficulties scaling up its production operations in India amid poor component yields and slow progress, the Financial Times reports.
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The company is apparently contending with immense difficulties in ramping up production in the country. At a factory in Hosur run by Apple supplier Tata that manufactures iPhone casings, only one in every two components coming ...
Will the AirPods Pro 3 Launch This Year?
After a substantial update in 2022, can users expect Apple to launch the next-generation AirPods Pro this year?
The second-generation AirPods Pro launched in September 2022, offering a major update with active noise cancellation enhancements, Adaptive Transparency mode, H2 chips, battery life improvements, touch volume controls, improved battery life, IPX4 sweat and water resistance, Apple...
Apple Working on Whole New Way to Use iPad at Home
Apple has worked on a docking accessory for the iPad that would allow users to transform the device into a smart home display, similar to Google's approach with the Pixel Tablet, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Earlier this year, Google announced that it will offer a charging dock for the upcoming Pixel Tablet that allows it to transform into a smart home display like the Nest Hub and...
Apple's Former Design Chief Jony Ive Designs Emblem for Coronation of King Charles III
Former Apple design chief Sir Jony Ive's latest project, the official emblem of the coronation of King Charles III, has been unveiled by Buckingham Palace.
The image depicts flowers forming the shape of St. Edward's crown, which will be used during the coronation. Ive chose roses, thistles, daffodils, and shamrocks because they are icons from across the United Kingdom. He attempted to convey ...
iPhone 12 Mini With Both USB-C and Lightning Ports Becomes Latest Eye-Catching iPhone Mod
A technician has added a USB-C port to an iPhone 12 mini in addition to the Lightning port, in what appears to be a first-of-its kind modification.
YouTube user "Hyphaistos3672" disassembled the iPhone 12 mini, removed the speaker, and created space for an additional port, before linking the new USB-C connection to the existing hardware. Upon modifying the speaker to fit in the reduced...
