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
PSA: watchOS 27 Removes This Useful Feature From Your Apple Watch
Apple released watchOS 27 on September 14, bringing a new Audio Intelligence feature set to its latest Apple Watch models, but as a result, owners of previous models are set to lose out doubly in the process.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models later this year will get Live Rewind, a feature that provides a transcript of any spoken audio that was picked up by the device in the last 15...
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iOS 27: Use Visual Intelligence in the Camera App
In iOS 27, available now, Apple has made some changes and additions to the iPhone's stock Camera app, including the addition of a new Siri mode.
Available in addition to the Video, Photo, and other camera modes, Siri mode can be accessed by swiping across the mode carousel at the bottom of the screen.
The new mode uses Visual Intelligence to identify objects in the frame and provide...
iPhone Duo Launching Next Month With These 15 New Features
Apple on September 9 announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable dual-screen iPhone. Pre-orders for the device go live on Friday, October 16, and it will be available to buy in Apple Stores and other major retailers on Friday, October 23.
Here's a summary of the main features you can expect to come with the new device:
Foldable design: The device has 7.6-inch inner and 5.4-inch outer...
iPhone Duo Pre-Orders Go Live Next Month - How to Prepare
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo on September 9 at the company's "Surprise and Shine" event. Apple's first foldable is the biggest shake-up of the iPhone design in almost a decade, and it's sure to be one of the hardest devices in years to actually get your hands on. If you're keen to be among the first owners of an iPhone Duo, here are some tips on how to give yourself the best chance.
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When Is the iPhone 18 Pro Coming Out?
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9 at its "Surprise and shine" event, but like every year, the company didn't make them available to buy right away.
Pre-orders for the new iPhone 18 Pro models opened on Saturday, September 12, ahead of a launch on Friday, September 18.
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max come in Burgundy, Glacier, Silver, and Black....
What Upgrading to iPhone 18 Pro From iPhone 17 Pro Gets You
Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max largely build on last year's models with a series of targeted upgrades rather than a major redesign. The most notable changes dial in better performance, camera capabilities, battery life, and wired charging speeds.
Several key specifications remain unchanged from the iPhone 17 Pro models. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max retain the same 6.3-inch...
iOS 27: Customize Controls in the Camera App
In the iOS 27, available now, Apple has added the long-rumored ability to customize the Camera app's controls. Far from the rigid interface of previous iOS versions, you can now pick which controls appear in the Camera app, right down to the flash, exposure, timer, depth of field, photo styles, and resolution.
It's a notable development for a stock app that Apple has historically kept locked ...
Get Clear App Icons on Your iPhone Home Screen
When Apple released iOS 26 in September 2025, it introduced the new Liquid Glass design overhaul, which adopts translucent elements throughout the system interface and in stock apps. iOS 27, available now, builds on Liquid Glass by refining the visual effect to make contents more readable and the interface more consistent, but the overall style remains the same.
On the Home Screen, the search ...
Reminder: macOS 27 Ends Time Machine Backups to Time Capsule
If you're upgrading to macOS Golden Gate and you have an AirPort Time Capsule, Time Machine won't be able to back up to it. macOS 27 removes support for AFP, the legacy file-sharing protocol that Time Capsule relies on for Time Machine backups. Said backups now exclusively use the SMB protocol, which Apple's discontinued Time Capsule hardware does not support in the form required by macOS 27.
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EU's Kids Act to Ban Social Media for Under-13s, Curb Chatbot Access
The EU will ban children under 13 from using social media platforms, some gaming platforms, and AI chatbots without parental supervision. The ban is set to be outlined in the Kids Act, which will be published on Thursday, reports Financial Times.
"No social media under the age of 13. No personal account under the age of 15," said the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in a...
How to Pre-Order iPhone 18 Pro and Get the Model You Want
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9 at its "Surprise and shine" event. If you're keen to be among the first to get your hands on one, here are some tips on how to give yourself the best chance. If you're looking to grab a foldable iPhone Duo, check out our separate guide.
Pre-orders for the new iPhone 18 Pro models opened on Saturday, September 12 at 5:00...
Apple One Winds Down in Over 100 Countries on Its Sixth Anniversary
Apple One turned six years old today, but Apple is selectively winding down the bundle, which is no longer open to new subscribers in more than 100 countries after Apple reshuffled its iCloud+ offerings as of Tuesday.
Apple introduced Apple One subscriptions on September 15, 2020, asking users for a once-monthly payment for Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and 50GB of iCloud storage.
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Spotify Now Lets You Keep Kids' Music Out of Your Wrapped
In a move that should be welcomed by parents and guardians of young children, Spotify has announced a new feature that lets you keep kids' and family music played on the service out of your taste profile.
Starting today, Spotify is rolling out a new toggle in the app's settings that prevents kids' music from affecting your personalized recommendations. This includes, for example, songs you...
'Widow's Bay' Leads Apple TV to Record 29 Emmy Wins
Apple TV shows swept the board at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards last night as the streaming service received 29 wins overall to become the most awarded network of the year.
It was Apple TV's best-ever Emmy Awards haul, thanks to the likes of Widow's Bay, Pluribus, Slow Horses, Margo's Got Money Troubles, Palm Royale, and Mr. Scorsese.
Widow's Bay was the most awarded show of the night,...
iCloud+ Gains Three Additional Perks in Select Countries
If you pay for iCloud+ in one of more than 100 countries, your storage plan is about to get a lot more interesting.
Apple is folding Apple TV and Apple Arcade into every paid iCloud+ plan in select markets, including the lowest 50GB tier. If you have Family Sharing enabled, iCloud+ passes the same benefits along to five other people.
There's a third perk, too. Apple Music Select is a new...
Apple's Weirdest iTunes Walk-Back Turns 12 Today
12 years ago today, Apple published a web page with one job: to make a U2 album go away. On September 9, 2014, at Apple's iPhone 6 event, Tim Cook revealed that "Songs of Innocence" would be given to every iTunes customer for nothing. The album was directly linked to accounts, and devices set to "download automatically" got it without asking.
Complaints quickly followed, and on September 15,...
Moof! Apple Snuck a Dogcow Into iOS 27 - Here's How to Find It
If you have installed iOS 27 on your iPhone or iPadOS 27 on your iPad (download it via Settings ➝ General ➝ Software Update), Apple left a fun little easter egg for you to discover.
Open the Settings app, then tap through to Appearance ➝ Liquid Glass. Scroll to the bottom of the "Welcome to Apple Park" sample images, and when you hit the last image, keep dragging up with your finger...
iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Off to a Muted Start, Analyst Says
Initial wait times for Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models in the pre-order phase are "lukewarm," according to GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, who has subsequently trimmed his production estimates for both the company's Pro lineup and the foldable iPhone Duo.
iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders opened on September 12 in the U.S. and many other countries, and there's now a 3-4 week wait time for iPhone 18 Pro...
iCloud+ Now Includes Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and Curated Apple Music Stations in Over 100 Countries
Apple today announced a new subscription initiative that turns paid iCloud+ subscriptions into a broader services bundle in more than 100 countries.
In select countries, Apple says every paid iCloud+ plan, including the cheapest 50GB tier, now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade "at no additional cost," while family sharing extends the storage, TV and Arcade access to up to five people....
iOS 27 Brings These Five New Features to Your iPhone Lock Screen
Apple released iOS 27 on Monday, September 14, and while the headline-grabbing Siri overhaul has received the most attention, the Lock Screen has picked up several refinements that you may not have heard about.
Some are brand-new additions, while others are tweaks to features Apple introduced in iOS 26, but together they give you more control over how your Lock Screen looks and behaves....
