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
iOS 26 Finally Fixes This Annoying Messages Problem
In iOS 26, Apple is introducing several new features for its Messages app, and this one in particular is likely to make interacting with message bubbles way less frustrating.
When you tap and hold on any message bubble, a new "Select" option now appears alongside the familiar copy and reaction choices, finally solving one of Messages' most persistent frustrations.
The Select feature...
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Charge AirPods (or Even an iPhone) With Your iPhone
If you own an iPhone or iPad with a USB-C port, the port can be used to charge AirPods, an Apple Watch, or even another iPhone, which is handy for times when you don't have a spare charger or power outlet available. Here's how it works.
If your AirPods or Apple Watch run out of battery while you don't have access to a charger, you can use the battery in your iPhone or iPad for a little extra ...
tvOS 26 Brings New Aerial Screen Saver Controls, India Footage
Apple's upcoming tvOS 26 update brings some neat new features to Apple TV, including a redesigned TV app, a new profile selector on wake, and a design overhaul matching Apple's new multi-platform spanning Liquid Glass aesthetic. However, another of its less talked-about enhancements has to do with Apple TV's visually impressive Aerial screen savers.
With tvOS 26, you can now manually select...
Top 5 Free VPN Services for iPhone
Online privacy is a perennial hot topic, but so is having to pay for yet another digital subscription. There are many subscription-based virtual private network (VPN) services on the market, but if you want to protect your iPhone and iPad from prying eyes for free, there are a handful that actually deliver decent protection without the monthly fees. Just be ready for a few trade-offs.
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Proton Releases Free Two-Factor Authentication App
Proton today launched Proton Authenticator, a free two-factor authentication app available across all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
The open-source app generates time-based one-time passwords as an additional security layer beyond regular login credentials. Unlike competitors such as Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator, Proton Authenticator...
Dropbox Passwords Is Shutting Down in Phases Starting Next Month
Dropbox has announced it will discontinue Dropbox Passwords on October 28, ending the five-year run of its credential management service.
The shutdown is going to follow a phased approach, according to the company. The password manager will become view-only from August 28, meaning new entries and autofill features will be disabled. The mobile app will then stop working on September 11, but...
iOS 26: How to Use the New Music Pins Feature
If you've ever found yourself scrolling endlessly through your iPhone's music library to find that one album you play every morning or the workout playlist that gets you pumped, then you should find iOS 26's new Music pins feature a welcome addition to the app.
Basically, Apple Music lets you pin your most frequently accessed songs, playlists, albums, and artists directly to the top of your ...
iPhone Feature for Tracking Lost Baggage Expands to Saudia Airlines
Saudia, the flag carrier airline of Saudi Arabia, now supports Apple's iPhone feature that makes it easier to share the location of AirTag-equipped baggage at airports, according to local media.
With iOS 18.2, Apple introduced a new Find My feature that lets you temporarily share the location of an AirTag-equipped item – such as a bag – with others, including participating airline staff, ...
Apple Expands Video Shopping Service to India After US Launch
Apple has announced that customers in India can now connect with an Apple Specialist over a live video session while shopping for Apple products on its regional online store. It's the first expansion of the service outside of the U.S., where it debuted in March 2023.
The service connects customers with an Apple Store team member via a secure, one-way video call to browse the latest Apple...
iPhone 17 Models May See $50 Price Hike, Says Jefferies
Apple is expected to implement a $50 price increase across its iPhone 17 lineup when the new models launch in September as a way to offset rising component costs and China tariffs, according to a new investor note by Jefferies analyst Edison Lee.
The price hike is expected across all iPhone 17 models, including the regular iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air (replacing the Plus model), iPhone 17 Pro,...
Apple Promotes Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip7 by Mistake [Update: Weibo Error]
Update 9:31 a.m.: The error was apparently not a mistake by Apple and was instead reportedly caused by an issue on the Weibo client side that displayed the wrong video alongside Apple's post.
In a statement, an Apple spokesperson said the following: "Apple Support has only posted Apple content. We are working with Weibo to understand how this happened."
Our original article follows below.
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New Low-Cost MacBook With iPhone Chip Coming Next Year
Rumors out of Asia captured the attention of Apple fans in 2023 with claims that Apple planned to offer a more affordable MacBook for budget-conscious customers and students which would compete with Google's Chromebooks. Those rumors cooled in 2024 when Walmart started selling the MacBook Air with M1 chip in the United States for $699. However, based on new information, we now believe this was...
iOS 26 Public Beta: Check Out What's New on Your iPhone Lock Screen
With the iOS 26 public beta now out, you may have chosen to give the new software update a try ahead of its general release in the fall. If that's the case, Apple has made some changes and feature additions to the iPhone Lock Screen that you may want to check out.
To download the iOS 26 public beta to your iPhone, go to Settings ➝ General ➝ Software Update, then tap Beta Updates and choose i...
Blender iPad Pro App in Development with Apple Pencil Support
Blender has revealed it is developing a native iPad version of its popular open source 3D creation suite, complete with a fully-featured multitouch interface tailored to artists who rely on tablets.
Mockup showing Blender on iPad Pro
According to the Blender development team, the idea is to bring the full power of Blender to popular tablet devices without compromises, starting with the iPad...
Touch ID Coming Back to iPhone – But Not How You Think
Apple may be bringing Touch ID back to a flagship iPhone for the first time since iPhone X introduced Face ID in 2017. But this isn't the Home button resurrection you might expect.
According to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's first foldable iPhone will skip Face ID entirely in favor of Touch ID integrated into the side button – similar to the design found on current iPad Air and...
These Apple CarPlay Ultra Partners Now Say They Won't Support It
Apple is facing mounting resistance from automakers over CarPlay Ultra, the next-generation version of its CarPlay software system for vehicles that was announced last month.
A new (paywalled) Financial Times report claims several major brands are walking back their earlier commitments to support the upgraded dashboard software. German luxury manufacturers Mercedes-Benz and Audi have both...
Apple Watch May Soon Give You a New Reason to Sleep With It On
Apple appears to be working on a new feature for the Apple Watch that could help you better understand your nightly sleep and predict how you'll feel the next day.
Code discovered in iOS 26 has revealed an intriguing image buried within the Health app. The graphic shows an Apple Watch displaying the number "84" surrounded by three colored bars that match some of the sleep stage colors...
WhatsApp Tests Reminders for Specific Messages
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that lets users set reminders for particular messages that they want to refer back to, based on new findings in the latest beta version.
According to WABetaInfo, the feature allows users to long press on any message and select a new "Remind me" option in the popup menu. Users can then choose between 2 hours, 8 hours, 24 hours, or a custom duration after...
Apple Opening New Retail Store in Japan This Weekend
Apple has announced that it will be opening a new retail store in the in the heart of Osaka, Japan, on Saturday, July 26.
Apple Umeda is the second Apple store to open in Osaka and the 11th to open in Japan. It is located at 4-20 Ofukacho in the Kita ward of Osaka, next to the Osaka Station.
To celebrate the occasion, Apple has released a special wallpaper for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac...
WPC Announces Qi2 25W Wireless Charging With iPhone Support
Qi2 25W wireless charging has been officially announced by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), confirming its coming support for compatible iPhones. Qi2 was previously known only by its version number, Qi2.2, but the WPC's announcement indicates it will take the brand name Qi2 25W.
Currently, iPhones featuring MagSafe use Qi 2, the widely supported second-generation charging standard. With...
