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Hartley Charlton

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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_.

Hartley Charlton's Articles

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Apple Watch 'Pro' Could Be Bad News for Band Collections

Thursday September 1, 2022 3:18 am PDT by
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...
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Unexpected Rumor Could Change iPad Forever

Thursday September 1, 2022 2:46 am PDT by
Apple could be planning to switch the iPad to a landscape design, according to a surprising recent report from
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iPhone 14 Pro Clones Already Emerging in China

Wednesday August 31, 2022 8:15 am PDT by
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...
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Apple Watch Series 8 to See Color Options Eliminated

Wednesday August 31, 2022 3:39 am PDT by
Apple is planning to slash the number of color options available with the Apple Watch Series 8, according to recent reports. According to a key report from the leaker known as "ShrimpApplePro," the Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to be available in a significantly reduced number of color options, with two Apple Watch Series 7 finishes reportedly set to be discontinued. Unlike the iPhone 14...
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Don't Buy an iPad Pro Right Now: New Model Imminent

Wednesday August 31, 2022 3:20 am PDT by
Apple is believed to be on the verge of unveiling new iPad Pro models, meaning prospective customers should hold off on a purchase until the model is released in the immediate future. 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. The company is now expected to launch updated ‌iPad Pro‌ models at an event...
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iOS 16 Is Finished, But You Can't Download It Yet

Wednesday August 31, 2022 3:10 am PDT by
Apple has completed work on the first version of iOS 16, even though it is not yet publicly available, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In a recent report, Gurman said that Apple engineers wrapped up development of the initial version of iOS 16 a couple of weeks ago. This likely means that Apple has few to no major new features or changes planned for the remaining iOS 16 betas and will...
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Last-Minute Rumor Reveals Unexpected iPhone 14 Pro Color Options

Wednesday August 31, 2022 2:50 am PDT by
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 two unexpected new finishes. 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. Two...
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Apple Watch 'Pro' Casing Details Hint at Completely New Design

Wednesday August 31, 2022 2:35 am PDT by
An increasing number of details about Apple's all-new Apple Watch design have emerged in recent months, providing a tentative picture of what to expect from the new look. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the upcoming high-end variant of the Apple Watch Series 8 will feature the device's first redesign in years and a new titanium casing, but will not feature the long-rumored squared-off...
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Apple Watch Series 8 Rumored to Feature New Red Color Option, No Delays Expected

Tuesday August 30, 2022 6:58 am PDT by
The Apple Watch Series 8 will be available in a "new shade of red" and is not expected to see a delayed launch, according to the leaker known as "ShrimpApplePro." In a tweet earlier today, ShrimpApplePro said that the Apple Watch Series 8 will continue to be available in 41mm and 45mm casing sizes, just like the Apple Watch Series 7. Adding to a previous report about the Apple Watch Series...
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Apple to Debut Biggest Ever Apple Watch Model

Tuesday August 30, 2022 4:31 am PDT by
Apple is about to announce its biggest ever Apple Watch model, according to a multitude of reports from the past year. The Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to be unveiled next month 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. This year, the company is expected to debut an even larger ...
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Don't Buy an iPad 9 Right Now: iPad 10 Is Imminent

Tuesday August 30, 2022 3:24 am PDT by
Apple is believed to be on the verge of unveiling the tenth-generation iPad to replace the ninth-generation ‌iPad‌, meaning prospective customers should hold off on a purchase until the model is released in the immediate future. Apple released the ninth-generation ‌iPad‌ in September last year, and it typically updates the entry-level ‌iPad‌ annually. An all-new, tenth-generation ‌iPad‌ is on the...
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iPhone 14 to Feature Same Chip as iPhone 13

Tuesday August 30, 2022 2:18 am PDT by
Apple's upcoming iPhone 14 models are expected to feature the same A15 Bionic chip as last year's iPhone 13 models, according to multiple reports from reliable sources. In March, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed 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 just like the iPhone 13....
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Apple Watch to Come in Three Sizes This Year

Monday August 29, 2022 3:00 am PDT by
Apple is about to unveil new Apple Watch models in three new sizes, according to a multitude of reports from the past year. The Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to be unveiled next month, replacing last year's Apple Watch Series 7 models. The Apple Watch Series 8 is rumored to be available in the same 41mm and 45mm casing sizes as the Series 7, continuing Apple's trend of offering two size...
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Don't Buy an Apple Watch Series 7 Right Now: Series 8 Imminent

Monday August 29, 2022 2:00 am PDT by
Apple is believed to be on the brink of unveiling the Apple Watch Series 8 to replace the Apple Watch Series 7, meaning prospective customers should hold off on a purchase until the new models are released in the immediate future. 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 ...
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Longer Battery Life Finally Coming to Apple Watch

Sunday August 28, 2022 4:00 am PDT by
Apple is planning to deliver better battery life on multiple new Apple Watch models this year, according to recent reports. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman believes that Apple is working on an "extreme sports" version of the Apple Watch that offers a larger display that is almost two inches in size, improved impact resistance, and a larger battery. Gurman said that the larger battery could enable...
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Don't Buy an Apple Watch SE Right Now: New Model Imminent

Sunday August 28, 2022 3:00 am PDT by
The Apple Watch SE is expected to be replaced by a second-generation model as soon as next week, meaning prospective customers should not buy the device at the current time. The Apple Watch SE debuted in 2020 as a low-cost option for customers. As it nears two years since launch, sources like Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expect the Apple Watch SE to be to be replaced by a ...
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When Is the iPhone 14's Launch Date?

Sunday August 28, 2022 2:00 am PDT by
Update: Apple has now confirmed that the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be available for pre-order on September 9, before launching on September 16 (except the iPhone 14 Plus, which launches on October 7). Apple has now announced that it will hold an event on Wednesday, September 7 where it is highly likely to unveil the iPhone 14 lineup – so when are...
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Don't Buy AirPods Pro Right Now: AirPods Pro 2 Imminent

Saturday August 27, 2022 3:00 am PDT by
The AirPods Pro launched over 1,000 days ago and are the oldest current-generation Apple device still on sale. With a new model believed to be on the brink of announcement by Apple, customers should now hold off on purchasing AirPods Pro until the new model arrives. Apple announced the AirPods Pro on Monday, October 28, 2019. The earbuds went on sale immediately and orders started arriving...
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When Are iPhone 14 Pre-Orders?

Saturday August 27, 2022 2:00 am PDT by
Update: Apple has now confirmed that the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be available for pre-order on September 9, before launching on September 16 (except the iPhone 14 Plus, which launches on October 7). Apple has now announced that it will hold an event on Wednesday, September 7 where the company is highly likely to unveil the iPhone 14 lineup – so...
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The MacRumors Show: Thomas Frank Talks iPad and Mac Productivity

Friday August 26, 2022 8:28 am PDT by
Productivity guru Thomas Frank joins us on The MacRumors Show podcast this week to evaluate the state of the iPad Pro and Mac as productivity tools. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Thomas is a YouTuber, podcaster, and content creator best known for his personal development video essays, Notion tutorials and templates, and Skillshare courses. We discuss the iPad...