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 Unveils iPhone 14 Pro With Dynamic Island, Always-On Display, 48MP Camera, and More
Apple today announced the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, featuring the "Dynamic Island" to surface alerts and activity in a new way, a brighter display with always-on functionality, the A16 Bionic chip, a more advanced camera system, new color options, and more.
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max offer the "Dynamic Island" thanks to a redesigned TrueDepth camera array that takes...
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Apple Announces Second-Generation Apple Watch SE With S8 Chip and Crash Detection for $249
Apple today unveiled the second-generation Apple Watch SE, featuring the S8 chip, Crash Detection, and new color options at a lower $249 price point.
The second-generation Apple Watch SE offers the core Apple Watch experience at a more affordable price. The Apple Watch SE is now 20 percent faster thanks to the S8 chip, the same chip from the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. The S8 ...
Titanium No Longer Expected for iPhone 14 Pro
The iPhone 14 Pro is no longer expected to feature a titanium chassis, according to recent reports.
iPhone 14 Pro concept render by Ian Zelbo based on purported leaked information
Among many once-rumored iPhone 14 features that now look to be off the cards, the iPhone 14 Pro is unlikely to feature a titanium frame. In 2021, a key report from JP Morgan Chase said that the iPhone 14 Pro could...
Once-Rumored iPhone 14 Features We Aren't Expecting Anymore
After over a year of reports about the iPhone 14 lineup, several once-believed rumors are no longer expected to come true when the devices are unveiled this week.
The iPhone 14 Pro models are expected to feature the A16 Bionic chip, an always-on display, "pill and hole-punch" cutouts that appear to be a single "pill" in place of the notch, a taller display with thinner bezels, and a 48-megap...
All Apple Watch Series 8 Models to Get Longer Battery Life, But Only One With Larger Battery
Apple is planning to deliver better battery life across all Apple Watch Series 8 models this year, but only one model will benefit from a larger battery, according to recent reports.
While Apple Watch enthusiasts have clamoured for longer battery life in recent years, the main two Apple Watch Series 8 models are expected to be akin to the existing 41mm and 45mm Apple Watch Series 7 models,...
Gurman: 'Apple Reality Pro' to Be First of Three Apple AR/VR Headset Devices
Apple is working on at least three augmented-reality and virtual-reality headset devices, the first of which will likely launch with the name "Apple Reality Pro," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Concept render based on purported leaked information by Ian Zelbo
In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman explained that there are a minimum of three Apple headsets actively...
Apple Watch Is Getting an Even Larger Display: Here's Why
According to a multitude of reports from the past year, Apple is about to announce its biggest ever Apple Watch model, featuring a larger display that could add new functionality.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to be unveiled next week in the same 41mm and 44mm casing sizes as last year's Series 7, continuing Apple's trend of offering just two size options for the Apple Watch lineup....
First iPad Designed for Landscape Might Not Be the One You're Expecting
How Apple Watch Series 8's Body Temperature Feature Is Expected to Work
Body temperature sensing technology is believed to be the headline upgrade offered by the Apple Watch Series 8 when it debuts at Apple's "Far out" event next week. Thanks to a variety of reports from reliable sources, we have a fairly good idea of how the body temperature health features are expected to work.
The Apple Watch Series 6's rear sensor array that introduced blood-oxygen sensing. ...
iPhone 14 Pro's Always-On Display Behavior in iOS 16 Allegedly Revealed Days Ahead of Unveiling
The iPhone 14 Pro will feature unique behavior on the Lock Screen and significant changes to the status bar thanks to its always-on display, according to a source that spoke to MacRumors.
The source behind the latest wave of information was responsible for the bombshell leak earlier this week that claimed the iPhone 14 Pro's display cutouts will appear to have a single, unified "pill" at...
iPhone 14 Could Still Beat iPhone 13 Performance Despite Same Chip
Despite containing the same A15 Bionic chip as last year's iPhone 13 models, Apple's upcoming iPhone 14 models could still offer better performance.
In March this year, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that only the iPhone 14 Pro models will feature the A16 chip, with the standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max models to be equipped with the A15 Bionic chip like the iPhone 13. In an April...
The MacRumors Show: 'Far Out' Apple Event Expectations With Sam Kohl
Content creator Sam Kohl, known as "iupdate" on YouTube, returns on The MacRumors Show podcast this week to talk through our final expectations for Apple's long-awaited "Far out" event.
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We discuss the iPhone 14 Pro's rumored pill-shaped cutout, always-on display mode, satellite connectivity, and 48-megapixel Wide camera with 8K video...
What iPhone 14's Purple Will Actually Look Like Revealed By Leak
A series of images and videos coming out of Asia purport to reveal the long-rumored purple colorway for the iPhone 14 Pro.
iPhone 14 Pro concept render by Ian Zelbo based on purported leaked information
The images and videos show iPhone 14 Pro dummy models in Gold, Graphite, Silver, Blue, and Purple color options.
Earlier this year, a crucial rumor from Weibo said that both the iPhone...
Apple Preparing to Announce Three New Apple Watch Models
Apple is about to unveil new three different Apple Watch models for the first time, according to a plethora of reports from the past year.
The Apple Watch Series 7 is almost a year old. While it shipped later than usual due to delays, its successor, the Apple Watch Series 8, is expected to be unveiled next month. The Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to be available in the same 41mm and 44mm...
6.7-Inch 'iPhone 14 Max' to Be In Short Supply Upon Launch
The "iPhone 14 Max" will be in short supply upon the launch of the iPhone 14 lineup, according to recent reports.
Earlier this year, Nikkei Asia reported that at least one iPhone 14 model was three weeks behind schedule due to the impact of lockdowns on Apple's supply chains in China. Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu clarified that the model in question was the "iPhone 14...
Major Retailer Preparing for Launch of 2022 iPad Pro Models
At least one major retailer is preparing for the launch of 2022 iPad Pro models by adding the device to its systems, MacRumors has found.
Apple's current 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models launched in April 2021, making them the longest-lasting iPad Pro models to date. Refreshed iPad Pro models have been rumored for some time, and now, Australian carrier Optus has added 2022 iPad Pro...
Unexpected Blue Color Option Coming to iPhone 14
Ahead of the expected announcement of the iPhone 14 lineup at Apple's September 7 event, a rumor originating in Asia claims to show the iPhone 14 Pro's selection of color options, including an as-yet unseen new blue finish.
The rumor centers on multiple images of iPhone 14 Pro dummy models from various sources, which show similar Gold, Graphite, and Silver color options from recent years, as ...
Apple Watch 'Pro' Could Be Bad News for Band Collections
The Apple Watch "Pro" may not be fully compatible with existing watch bands, according to recent reports.
Apple is expected to announce a new, high-end Apple Watch "Pro" model during its "Far out" event on Wednesday, September 7.
According to a recent post on Weibo from a fairly reliable source, the Apple Watch "Pro" will not be compatible with older Apple Watch bands due to its new...
Unexpected Rumor Could Change iPad Forever
Apple could be planning to switch the iPad to a landscape design, according to a surprising recent report from
iPhone 14 Pro Clones Already Emerging in China
Devices that seek to imitate the iPhone 14 Pro are already available in China, mimicking several of the device's design elements in an effort to fool unsuspecting customers or provide a low-cost way for some to buy a device that looks like the latest iPhone.
The clones, which seemingly began emerging several weeks ago on Chinese social media platforms, attempt to mirror the iPhone 14 Pro's...
