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
How to Add Funds to Your Apple ID on iPhone and iPad
It used to be the case that adding funds to your Apple ID required redeeming an iTunes Gift Card bought from a store, but Apple now lets you use a debit or credit card right on your iPhone or iPad to do the same thing.
Adding funds to your Apple ID allows you to make purchases from the iTunes Store, iBooks Store, and App Store on any of your Apple devices. It's easy to add funds to your...
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Instagram to Start Hiding 'Likes' in the US This Week
Instagram is to begin testing hiding content "likes" in the United States this week. The change will first be rolled out to a limited number of accounts in the U.S., and users of those accounts will still be able to see how many likes they got on their own posts.
The plan was announced at WIRED25 by head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, who also took to Twitter to share the news.
"It's about young ...
Mac Pro Spotted in Studio of DJ Calvin Harris Ahead of Launch
Apple's new Mac Pro, still listed on Apple's website as "coming this fall," has been spotted in the wild this weekend at the studio of DJ and producer Calvin Harris.
New Mac Pro spotted in Calvin Harris Instagram video
On Saturday, Harris posted an Instagram story featuring some of his music and offering his followers a peek into his production studio, in which a Mac Pro with signature cheese ...
How to Use Emoji on Mac
Emoji gained currency in electronic communications thanks to phone texting, but you don't need to be on your iPhone to insert these now-iconic facial expressions in your text – you can use them on Mac, too.
This fact may come as a surprise to some Mac users, as it's not exactly obvious how to access them in macOS, but it's actually very easy, as the following steps show.
How to Use Emoji...
How to Remove Memoji Stickers From the Emoji Keyboard in iOS
In iOS 11, Apple introduced animated emoji characters called Animoji, which are designed to mimic your facial expressions. Animoji have since grown to encompass Memoji, which are customizable humanoid Animoji characters that you can design to look just like you.
These characters are also available as Memoji Stickers in iOS 13, which show up in the frequently used section of the emoji picker ...
How to Use Audio Sharing on iPhone and iPad
Apple's Audio Sharing feature on iPhone and iPad lets you share your device's Bluetooth audio with a second pair of wireless headphones, allowing two of you to listen to the same music together while running, or enjoy a movie on a plane without disturbing those around you, for example.
Compatibility Check
To get started with Audio Sharing, first make sure that the headphones and iOS device ...
Top 14 AirPods Pro Tips and Tricks
Apple in October 2019 debuted the AirPods Pro, a new higher-end version of its existing AirPods with an updated design, noise cancellation technology, a customizable fit with silicone ear tips, and a more expensive $249 price tag.
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We've collected 14 of our favorite AirPods Pro tips to help you get the most out of Apple's latest and...
The Virtuous Circle of Product Placement in Apple's TV+ Shows
Apple products are visible in an average of 32 camera shots in each episode of "The Morning Show," and an Apple logo is visible in roughly one-third of those shots, based on a tally count by The Wall Street Journal.
Reese Witherspoon's character sleeps beside her iPhone and MacBook in 'The Morning Show'
In one four-second scene in episode one of the flagship Apple TV+ series, nine Apple...
Apple Watch Sales Grew to 6.8 Million Units in Q3 2019, up 51% From Last Year
Apple shipped an estimated 6.8 million smartwatches in the third quarter of 2019, according to research firm Strategy Analytics.
Apple doesn't disclose Apple Watch sales in its earnings reports, grouping the wrist-worn device under its "Other Products" category, so we have do go from estimated figures, which can vary between research firms.
If Strategy Analytics' figures are accurate,...
Disney+ to Launch in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK on March 31, 2020
Disney+ is coming to Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom on March 31, about four months after it launches in the U.S. on November 12.
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the launch date for the European markets yesterday during an earnings call, the same day it was revealed that the streaming service would be available on Amazon Fire TV streaming devices.
Disney+ will also...
DuckDuckGo's Safari Privacy Browser Extension Now Available for macOS Catalina
Privacy oriented search engine DuckDuckGo today released an updated version of its browser extension for desktop Safari users running macOS Catalina.
The launch comes after DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials had to be removed from the Safari extensions gallery following major changes introduced in Safari 12 that made the extension incompatible. From the DuckDuckGo website:
As you may be aware,...
BritBox UK Streaming Service Launches for £5.99 per Month
BritBox, a streaming service offering shows from ITV, the BBC, Channel 4 and Channel 5, has launched in the United Kingdom (via BBC).
Priced at £5.99 a month, the joint-venture between ITV and the BBC is being pitched as an additional streaming service for viewers who want to view classic British television programs and films, rather than as a direct competitor to Netflix.
BritBox will...
FCC Formally Approves Merger of T-Mobile and Sprint
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday formally approved the $26 billion merger between T-Mobile and Sprint. The approval was the last regulatory hurdle to creating a new mobile carrier.
The FCC filing means T-Mobile and Sprint will be allowed to join together as "New T-Mobile" to become a dominant third carrier in the United States alongside Verizon and AT&T. The Department...
Twitter Issues iOS App Update to Fix Buggy Auto-Refresh Timeline Behavior
Twitter has pushed out a point release for its official iPhone and iPad app after numerous reports of buggy auto-refresh behavior began appearing on social media.
A number of users who updated to version 8.1 of the app, released last week, said that their Twitter timeline was refreshing randomly and making them lose track of what they were reading.
It's unclear what's been causing the jumpy ...
25% of US Apple Customers Own an Apple TV, Survey Suggests
Almost a quarter of Apple customers in the U.S. own an Apple TV, according to new data shared by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP). As reported by Cult of Mac, the survey asked U.S. Apple customers which devices they own, and Apple TV came out top in the "Other Products" category, suggesting the set-top box is more widely used than AirPods and Apple Watch.
"Apple TV is the most...
MacPaw Launches 'Setapp for Teams' Subscription App Store
Back in January 2017, MacPaw's subscription app service Setapp launched as an alternative to the Mac App Store, offering unlimited access to more than 60 Mac apps across a wide range of categories for a flat $9.99 monthly fee.
Since then, Setapp has grown its curated software collection to over 160 apps and gained 1 million users, and this week the service announced the public beta launch...
Microsoft Outlook for Mac Redesign Bringing New Features and Performance Improvements
Microsoft has revealed its plans to bring a new design to its Outlook for Mac app along with several performance improvements (via The Verge).
Account syncing optimizations are promised as Outlook will adopt the same cloud sync technology that's used in Outlook for iOS and Android, which should mean Office 365, Outlook.com, and Google accounts sync faster.
Design-wise, users can expect a ...
How to Change Video Quality in the Camera App on iPhone 11 and 11 Pro
For the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max, Apple redesigned the Camera app and added new ways to shoot video.
As well as the usual method of selecting Video from the menu strip below the viewfinder, iPhone 11 series users can also simply press and hold the shutter button, then release it to stop recording.
In October 2019, Apple released iOS 13.2, which added another camera...
Apple Commits $2.5 Billion to Fight California Housing Crisis
Apple on Monday announced that it would commit $2.5 billion to easing a housing shortage that has seen property prices skyrocket across California.
Apple's commitment includes $1 billion in affordable housing investments, $1 billion in mortgage assistance for first-time homebuyers, and $300 million worth of Apple land opened up to affordable housing projects.
"Before the world knew the...
Apple Offering Apple TV+ Redeem Codes to Eligible Customers Unable to Activate Their 1-Year Free Trial
Apple appears to be providing redeem codes to customers eligible for the Apple TV+ 1-year free trial who have been unable to activate the offer via the TV app.
Apple TV+ officially launched on November 1, and anyone who purchased an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, or Mac after September 10 can get a year's subscription to it for free.
The trial is supposed to be offered to...
