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
Netflix Finally Rolls Out Redesigned Interface to Apple TV
Netflix appears to have finished deploying its redesigned interface for Apple TV with version 3.0 of the app now available, bringing a months-long rollout that began with other TV platforms earlier this year to a close. Netflix has been testing a redesigned version of its TV app since last year, and the new look is a notable departure from the previous design.
There is a new home page that...
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Your AirPods Are About to Become the Ultimate Travel Companion
Apple's AirPods are getting smarter in iOS 26, and if you're traveling abroad anytime soon, they could well make the trip a whole lot easier.
Imagery has been discovered in the iOS 26 beta of AirPods displaying "Hello" in multiple languages, tucked away in the Translate app files. The image suggests activation through a press gesture, and the file is literally named "Translate." It's pretty...
This Iconic iPhone Ringtone Gets Several New Remixes in iOS 26
In iOS 26, Apple has quietly added several fresh takes on one of its most recognizable sounds: the classic default iPhone ringtone.
The iconic "Reflection" ringtone – introduced in 2017 alongside the iPhone X – now has multiple alternate versions. While the original tone retains its familiar pellucid xylophone melody, the following new variants bring different energies:
Buoyant
Dreamer
Pon...
Fortnite Coming Back to iPhone in Australia After Epic's Legal Victory
Epic Games has announced that Fortnite will return to iOS in Australia after Apple and Google were found to have broken competition law by banning Epic Games from their app stores.
Federal judge Jonathan Beach found that both companies had broken the law by misusing their market power in the way they run their app stores. Apple was ruled to have engaged in conduct that prevents direct...
Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Apple Over App Store Rankings
Elon Musk has threatened legal action against Apple, claiming that the company is violating antitrust rules by favoring OpenAI's ChatGPT in App Store rankings over his Grok AI assistant.
"Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store, which is an unequivocal antitrust violation. xAI will take immediate legal action,"...
iPhone 17 Air to Feature A19 Pro Chip With Reduced GPU Performance
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air will include an A19 Pro chip with a 5-core GPU, according to Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital. The Chinese account, which has over two million followers, claims that only the iPhone 17 Pro models will have the full 6-core GPU A19 Pro configuration.
It's the second time in as many months that Fixed Focus Digital has claimed to reveal accurate details about the...
Apple Has a Smaller, Cheaper MacBook in the Works
Apple is developing a budget-friendly MacBook that could shake up the low-end laptop market with a starting price as low as $599, according to a new report from Asia.
The rumored 12.9-inch laptop would be Apple's first Mac powered by an iPhone chip – specifically the A18 Pro from the iPhone 16 Pro. Up until now, Apple silicon Macs have been powered exclusively by Apple's M-series...
Quickly Check Wi-Fi Network Security on iPhone
In iOS, Apple makes it easy to spot potentially unsafe Wi-Fi networks before you connect. There are helpful privacy indicators in Control Center that instantly show whether nearby networks are password-protected or open to the public.
Accessing Wi-Fi Privacy Indicators
Getting to these privacy indicators is straightforward. Pull down from the top-right corner to invoke Control Center, then...
How to Re-Enable GPT-4o Model in ChatGPT for Mac
If you haven't heard, OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT-5 on August 7 has caused a furor among a contingent of paying ChatGPT subscribers who find the new frontier model's communication style too clinical compared to legacy model GPT-4o's warmer, more conversational approach. Keep reading to make the old model available to select again in the ChatGPT app for Mac.
After just a few days of trying...
AOL Dial-Up Internet Service to End After 34 Years
AOL will officially discontinue its dial-up internet service on September 30, pulling the plug on an era that defined early internet access for millions of Americans.
Image credit: Retrohead
The Yahoo-owned company announced the shutdown on its support website, stating: "AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and has decided to discontinue Dial-up Internet." The termination...
iOS 26: Use Folders to Manage Playlists in Apple Music
In iOS 26, Apple Music introduces playlist folders, bringing the same organizational power that's long been available for photos and notes to your music collection. Whether you're juggling workout mixes, seasonal soundtracks, or genre-specific selections, folders should be a welcome management tool for your most favored collections.
The feature works exactly as you'd expect – simply create ...
Apple's Base 128GB iPhone Storage Tier Needs to Go
Remember when 16GB felt like an ocean of storage on the original iPhone? Those were simpler times. Apple initially offered the OG device in storage capacities of 4GB and 8GB, but just months after launching, Apple nixed the 4GB model, eventually replacing it with a 16GB option. Fast forward to 2025, and Apple offers 128GB as the base storage tier for most iPhone 16 models. That might sound like a ...
iOS 26 to Bring ChatGPT-5 Integration to Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence will integrate OpenAI's newly launched ChatGPT-5 model when iOS 26 arrives next month, Apple has confirmed (via 9to5Mac).
The integration means Siri will tap into the latest AI model when Apple's own systems can't handle specific requests. ChatGPT-5, which OpenAI announced Thursday, offers enhanced reasoning capabilities and coding tools, and better voice interaction and...
OLED MacBook Pro Could Replace Notch With Dynamic Island Design
Apple's highly anticipated OLED MacBook Pro could ditch the notch for a display cutout potentially similar to the iPhone's Dynamic Island, according to a recent Omdia report (via DigiTimes).
The research firm claims Apple will switch to OLED displays for MacBooks in 2026, with Samsung Display supplying the panels. The report does not name MacBook Pro per se, but Apple's high-end MacBook...
Apple's Real AI Crisis Isn't Siri, But the Talent It's Losing to Rivals
Apple has hemorrhaged around a dozen artificial intelligence staff to rivals since January, making it one of the prime victims in Silicon Valley's fierce AI talent war, reports the Financial Times.
The exodus of staff from Apple's AI team over the last seven months has seen senior researchers leave variously for Meta, OpenAI, xAI, Cohere, and others. The most notable recent departure was...
Apple Maps Cycling Directions Expand to Taiwan and Hong Kong
Apple Maps has expanded the availability of cycling routes in East Asia by adding support for Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Apple first added cycling directions to Apple Maps in iOS 14, providing specific directions for bike riders with bike lanes, bike paths, and bike-friendly routes that highlight steep inclines, stairs, and other obstacles.
Prior to this expansion, cycling...
Report: MacBook Pro With OLED Display to Launch Late Next Year
Apple will launch its first MacBook Pro models with OLED displays in late 2026, according to a new report out of Korea discussing the supply of OLED panels.
Dealsite.co.kr reports that Samsung Display will be the sole supplier of OLED panels for the new MacBook Pro models, thanks to its heavy investment in Gen 8.6 OLED production lines.
Gen 8.6 lines use larger glass substrates conducive ...
iOS 26: Add New Reminders Faster Than Ever
In iOS 26, currently in beta, creating a new task for Apple's Reminders app is now a much faster process, thanks to the introduction of a "New Reminder" control that lets you create tasks without ever opening the app.
Whether you assign it to Control Center, your Lock Screen, or the Action button (on iPhone 15 Pro models and newer), this simple addition should make it a lot easier to record ...
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Is Getting an Even Bigger Display
The upcoming Apple Watch Ultra 3 will boast a slightly larger screen, based on imagery discovered in the latest iOS 26 beta.
MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris found Apple Watch assets with a 422 x 514 resolution that doesn't match any current models. The existing Ultra 2 runs at 410 x 502, suggesting the third-generation Ultra will squeeze more pixels into what appears to be the same case...
Apple Still Investigating Cellular MacBook as Microsoft Ships Surface 5G
Recent reports have suggested Apple is actively considering bringing cellular connectivity to the Mac lineup as early as next year, but arch rival Microsoft isn't waiting around to find out – the company is launching its first 5G-enabled Surface laptop this month.
The Surface Laptop 5G is part of Microsoft's Copilot+ PC lineup aimed at business customers, featuring a 13.8-inch display and ...
