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 Answer and Decline Calls With Powerbeats Pro
Apple's Beats-branded Powerbeats Pro earbuds feature integrated buttons and include beamforming microphones that allow you to answer incoming calls when you're wearing them and carry on a handsfree conversation. You can also hang up the call by using the physical buttons when the conversation is over, or even decline a call altogether. Here's how it works.
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How to Turn Off Automatic Ear Detection on Your Powerbeats Pro Earbuds
Apple's Beats-branded Powerbeats Pro earbuds include a feature called Automatic Ear Detection that allows the audio routed from a connected device to seamlessly switch to the Powerbeats buds the moment you put them in your ears.
This means the Powerbeats Pro can automatically pause the audio track when you remove them, and resume playback when you put them back in again, allowing you to...
EE to Launch 5G in the United Kingdom on May 30
Mobile network EE has announced it will launch 5G in the United Kingdom on May 30, beating rival Vodafone's 5G offering which launches in early July.
At a London press event this morning, EE revealed that the new 5G service will run alongside 4G. EE also confirmed that it won't be throttling its 4G service to make the 5G look faster.
Marc Allera, chief executive of EE, said its 5G radio...
Valve Releases New Steam Chat App for iOS
Valve has released a new free standalone Steam Chat app for iOS and Android that brings several of the desktop Steam chat client's features to mobile.
Steam users can now use their smartphones and tablets to see who in their friends list is in game or online at a glance, participate in group chats, send invite links, customize notifications for friends, groups and channels, and embed rich...
Tado Launches Smart AC Controller With HomeKit Support
Smart home company Tado has announced an updated version of its Smart AC Controller that includes Apple HomeKit support out of the box.
Available today in the U.K. and other European countries, the controller connects compatible air conditioners and heat pumps to a home's Wi-Fi network, allowing users to adjust the temperature with their mobile device rather than the remote control that...
Apple Sued by Estate of 'Over the Rainbow' Composer for Alleged Piracy
Apple and other tech firms are being sued for piracy by the estate of composer Harold Arlen for offering unauthorized copies of his songs, reports the BBC. Arlen's son, Sam Arlen, says he has found more than 6,000 unauthorized copies of his father's songs on Apple, Google, Amazon and Microsoft's services.
According to legal papers filed in Los Angeles and shared by AppleInsider, streaming...
Apple Pay Launches in Hungary and Luxembourg
Apple Pay officially launched in Hungary and Luxembourg today, enabling bank card holders there to use Apple's mobile payment system for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch wherever they see the contactless logo.
In Luxembourg, BGL BNP Paribas is currently the sole bank supporting Apple's digital wallet, while OTP Bank is supporting Apple Pay in Hungary. Apple's regional websites for Luxembou...
How to Take a Screenshot on Your iPad
Knowing how to take a screenshot on your iPad can come in handy for all sorts of reasons. Whether you want to capture a snapshot of video, or give someone a preview of a project you're working on, taking a picture of your screen is extremely easy to do.
How to Take a Screenshot on iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro (2017)
How to Take a Screenshot on 2018 iPad Pro models (third-generation)
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How to Take iPad Screenshots Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Many iPad owners know how to take a screenshot using the device's physical buttons, but many iPad owners using connected keyboards may not realize that they can also use keyboard shortcuts that make capturing screenshots even easier.
Apple has brought its macOS screenshot shortcuts to iOS, so if you often make screen captures on your Mac then you'll already know the following keyboard...
Google Pixel 4 Leaks Suggest Punch-Hole Selfie Camera and Total Lack of Physical Buttons
Google may have only just announced its Pixel 3a and 3a XL smartphones, but rumors about this year's forthcoming Pixel 4 are already appearing, and the latest alleged leak suggests the search giant's redesigned handset will lack physical buttons.
MacRumors render of Pixel 4 based on leaks
This information has been shared by Jon Prosser's Front Page Tech YouTube channel, which last year was...
How to Locate a Lost iPhone or Other Apple Device With Find My
In iOS 13 and iPadOS, Apple combined the Find My Friends and Find My iPhone apps into a single app, called "Find My."
Find My works similarly to the two apps it replaces. In this article, we'll show you how to set up Find My iPhone on your iOS device so that you can use the Find My app to locate stolen, lost or misplaced Apple devices, including iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches, Macs, and of...
Instagram to Scrap Standalone 'Direct' Messaging App
Direct for Instagram, the companion direct messaging app for the photo-sharing social media platform, is being killed off by Instagram in the next few weeks.
First spotted by social media commentator Matt Navarra, this news was delivered to users of Direct for Instagram via an in-app notification, which informed them that the standalone app is "going away" and that their conversations would...
How to Use Find My iPhone on Mac or PC
Find My iPhone is an iCloud feature that allows you to locate lost or misplaced Apple devices, including iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches, Macs, and of course, iPhones.
Because it works via iCloud, Find My iPhone can be accessed by logging in to your iCloud account using a web browser on any Mac or PC. The following steps guide you through the process.
Launch a web browser on your computer...
How to Uninstall Apps on Your Mac
Occasionally you might install an app on your Mac and later find that it's not for you, in which case you'll want to remove it. Likewise, if you've come up against the limits of your drive's storage capacity, you can uninstall non-essential apps to free up space.
Some third-party apps include an executable uninstaller in the app's folder that will completely remove the app from your system in ...
How to Change the Name of Your iPhone
When you set up a new iPhone, iOS gives the handset a generic name that includes the first name of the owner – "Tim's iPhone," for example. This default name is used for identifying the device when you plug it into a computer, when someone wants to AirDrop file to you, or when you set up a Personal Hotspot. But there are good reasons why you might want to change it.
If the iOS network...
'Alexa Guard' Security Feature Rolls Out to Amazon Echo Devices in the US
Amazon announced this morning that Alexa Guard is now rolling out to all Echo device owners in the U.S.
The free feature update, which has been trialed by a select few over the last few months, turns Echo speakers into security devices when no-one's home by allowing them to listen for key sounds indicating danger or intrusion.
Users need to say "Alexa, I'm leaving" to set Alexa Guard to...
Vodafone to Switch on UK's First 5G Network on July 3, 2019
Vodafone on Tuesday said it will switch on its 5G network in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2019, making it the first carrier to announce a firm date for the launch of the next-generation cellular technology in the country.
Seven cities will get 5G coverage at launch, including Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool and London. The rollout will extend by the end of the...
Adobe Sends Out First Beta Invites for Photoshop CC for iPad
Adobe is now accepting applications to a beta version of its forthcoming Photoshop CC for iPad app, due to be released later this year.
The company has been sending out emails to Creative Cloud subscribers since Monday, inviting them to apply for the beta program and be among the first to try "Photoshop for the small screen."
CC customers who click the link in the email are sent to a...
Spotify Tests Snapchat-Style Stories Feature Called 'Storyline' Offering Additional Artist Content
Spotify is testing its own version of Snapchat/Instagram-style Stories, reports TechCrunch. The short-form sharing format now ubiquitous across social media platforms is to be called "Storyline" on the music streaming service, and enables artists to share their inspirations, insights, and provide further details about their work and creative process.
The format is being compared to Spotify's ...
Waze App for iOS Gains Pandora Music Streaming Support
Google-owned mapping app Waze has been updated with support for Pandora music streaming, as revealed in a blog post on the Pandora website.
The update means Pandora listeners on both iOS and Android can stream songs directly from within the Waze app using its embedded audio player, allowing drivers to navigate and listen to their music without leaving the app.
The integration also works...
