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
'Exclusive Red' iPhone Ultra Images Not What They Seem
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has disputed the authenticity of iPhone Ultra renders shared by the typically-reliable leaker Evan Blass on X (Twitter). The images show the unreleased foldable iPhone in not just the rumored space gray and white colors, but also in a striking red.
"Hearing these renders came from Xiaomi," wrote Gurman, commenting on Blass's post. "This isn't a legitimate look at the...
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Apple Explains Why Spotlight Indexing Can Take Days After an Update
For anyone who's experienced the lengthy post-update indexing process when trialing the beta version of iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, or visionOS 27: Apple has published a Spotlight support document that explains what's going on.
Apple says indexing can take hours or even days depending on how much data you have stored. It completes more quickly when your device is not in use, and...
New Mac Mini Bumps Display Refresh Rates to 165Hz
Apple's newly announced M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models still support up to three external displays, but there's now support for higher refresh rates, according to Apple's published technical specifications.
Here's what's changed versus the M4 generation:
The M6 model runs two displays at up to 6K 60Hz or 4K 165Hz, up from 144Hz on M4, plus a third display at up to 5K 60Hz over...
Apple Car Key Support Coming to Xiaomi Auto Vehicles
Apple's Car Keys feature appears to be coming to supported vehicles made by Chinese maker Xiaomi Auto, based on code changes discovered by MacRumors in Apple's Wallet app backend.
Code spotted in the third developer beta of iOS 27 back in July revealed that Apple was preparing Car Keys support for Xiaomi, so this latest change suggest support is imminent.
The Chinese electronics maker...
Why the New Mac Mini's Cheaper Model Has the Newer M6 Chip
For many customers, the new Mac mini that Apple announced yesterday will look like an unusual lineup. The $899 model features Apple's brand new M6 chip, the company's first silicon built on a 2nm process, while the $1,699 model uses the M5 Pro, a chip from the previous generation.
The reason is that Apple is skipping the M6 Pro and M6 Max entirely, and there will be no M6 Ultra either. The ...
Tim Cook Just Announced His Final Apple Product
Apple's latest Mac mini was just unveiled alongside a new Mac Studio, and outgoing CEO Tim Cook announced it on social media the way he has announced probably hundreds of other Apple products before it.
"The new Mac mini is here," he posted on X (Twitter). "Small in size. Big on performance. From everyday productivity to all things AI, it can help you do it all."
It reads like any other...
Apple's New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Are Now Available to Pre-Order
Apple today announced a new Mac mini and Mac Studio, and pre-orders for both are already live on Apple's online store and in the Apple Store app in the United States and 30 other countries and regions.
Most configurations ship Tuesday, September 22, which is also when the new models will be available to buy in Apple Store locations and at Apple Authorized Resellers.
Both Mac mini models...
M6 MacBook Pro and M6 iMacs Likely Coming in October
Apple is likely to unveil a new M6 MacBook Pro and refreshed M6 iMacs in October, based on its typical release schedule, according to recent reporting by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Gurman this month reiterated his belief that Apple is readying the launch of a refreshed base-model MacBook Pro with a 14-inch display powered by an M6 chip.
The base model is expected ahead of new high-end...
Mac Mini Launching Imminently With M5 or M6 Chip [Update: Pre-Orders Now Live]
Update: Apple just announced the new Mac mini with M5 and M5 Pro chips.
It's been almost two years since Apple launched the current M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini models, but the good news is that a refresh is on its way any day now.
According to the latest report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple plans to debut a new Mac mini in the "coming days." In other words, expect to see it drop...
AirPods 5: Pre-Orders, Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect
There's been a lot of talk lately about AirPods with cameras that Apple has in development and won't arrive until 2027, but we're about to get a couple of other new AirPods updates as soon as next month.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple could debut new AirPods 5 models at its fall iPhone event, which is now expected to take place on Wednesday, September 9, when new iPhone 18 Pro...
New iPad Mini Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect
According to the latest rumors, Apple is close to launching its next-generation iPad mini. So what should we expect from the successor to the iPad mini 7 that Apple released over 21 months ago. Read on to find out.
Processor and Performance
Apple is working on a next-generation version of the iPad mini (codename J510/J511) that features the A19 Pro chip, according to information found in...
Tim Cook Replaced Steve Jobs 15 Years Ago Today, Steps Down Sept 1
15 years ago today, Tim Cook was appointed Apple CEO following Steve Jobs' resignation on August 24, 2011. On September 1, Cook will step down and incoming CEO John Ternus will take over, ahead of Apple announcing new iPhone 18 Pro models and its first foldable iPhone.
Ternus joined Apple as part of its product design team in 2001. He became VP of hardware engineering in 2013 and senior VP in ...
5 Reasons to Buy the iPhone 17 Now Instead of Waiting for iPhone 18
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models and its first foldable are about to be at unveiled at the company's "Surprise and Shine" event on Wednesday, September 9. That may sound like a reason to sit tight if you're looking to upgrade from an iPhone 16 or older series, but between looming price hikes and Apple's new split-launch calendar, there's a decent case for grabbing an iPhone 17 series model right now. ...
How Apple Leaked Itself
When Apple pushed out the release candidate for macOS Tahoe 26.7 last week, it contained references to a raft of unannounced products, from home devices to iPhones, iPads, AirPods, and Macs. It's not the first time we've seen this kind of thing, but the sheer amount of references – including a video showing off AirPods with cameras – is a bit unusual.
Code references to unreleased...
Apple Retail Stores Preparing for New Home Product Launches
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is reorganizing parts of its brick-and-mortar stores this fall to make room for new home products.
Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says the teams responsible for store layouts are preparing changes to the "Avenues," or the perimeter walls in Apple's newer stores, where accessories like HomePod, Apple TV, AirPods, and Beats are...
M6 iMac Coming This Year in New Colors
Apple is readying new iMac models with an upgraded chip and new color options, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says the new version is likely to be an updated 24-inch model with an M6 chip, replacing the existing M4 model that arrived in October 2024.
New colors are also said to be on the menu, though Gurman does not say what they...
iPhone Ultra Wows Early Testers, Except for Its Camera
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra is winning over the few people who have had hands-on time with the device, though the camera setup may leave some users wanting, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says people who have used the device – which is reportedly referred to internally as the iPhone Ultra – like how it fits in your...
Apple Reportedly Lays Off 60 Vision Products Group Employees
Apple "has just laid off an entire team dedicated to VR development," reports AppleInsider, citing its own source. Apple is said to have laid off at least 60 employees from its Apple Vision Group.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously reported that the Vision Pro team was disbanded and its members redistributed across other projects, following the October 2025 refresh of the Vision Pro and the ...
iOS 27 Lets Other People Use Up Your iCloud Storage
Shared Albums have long been a perk of Apple's Photos system. For over a decade, Apple has let you add up to 5,000 photos and videos per album, with none of it counting against your iCloud storage. That's set to change in iOS 27 coming this September.
New Shared Albums now retain full resolution, rather than being downsampled to 2,048 pixels on the long edge. It's a nice improvement, but...
Camera AirPods Code Reveals Image Capture Resolution, Status Light, Person Detection, and More
Apple is working on camera-equipped AirPods, as indicated by various reports and a demo video of them in action discovered earlier this week. The video was found by MacRumors in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, but it turns out there are even more details in the code.
MacRumors forum member pdfu has discovered a hidden macOS framework called "AccessorySensorManager" that manages...
