Oliver Haslam
Oliver has written about Apple and the wider technology business for more than a decade with bylines on How-To Geek, PC Mag, iDownloadBlog, and many more. He has also been published in print for Macworld, including cover stories. At iMore, Oliver is involved in daily news coverage and, not being short of opinions, has been known to 'explain' those thoughts in more detail, too. Having grown up using PCs and spending far too much money on graphics card and flashy RAM, Oliver switched to the Mac with a G5 iMac and hasn't looked back. Since then he's seen the growth of the smartphone world, backed by iPhone, and new product categories come and go. Current expertise includes iOS, macOS, streaming services, and pretty much anything that has a battery or plugs into a wall. Oliver also covers mobile gaming for iMore, with Apple Arcade a particular focus. He's been gaming since the Atari 2600 days and still struggles to comprehend the fact he can play console quality titles on his pocket computer. Passionate about apps and the developer ecosystem, Oliver is always keen to try out the hottest new things to hit the App Store — and some that haven't made it there yet, too.
Latest articles by Oliver Haslam
![A person's hand holding the Logitech MX Master 3S on a desk.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GCTFf6sjUZjHJMY65mvSXb-320-80.jpg)
Logitech won't charge you a subscription fee for your mouse after all, but was it such a terrible idea?
By Oliver Haslam published
Logitech says that talk of a "forever mouse" that would require a subscription to use was just a thought, and it isn't going to happen. But would it really be that bad of an idea?
![Aqara FP1E presence sensor on a wall](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/koGNJr4w3rcdNXNR5QZDk-320-80.jpg)
Aqara's newest HomeKit smart home accessory is a presence sensor, but you'll need a Matter Bridge to get the most out of it
By Oliver Haslam published
Aqara has launched a new presence sensor, but you'll need a Matter Bridge to get HomeKit support.
![Apple Vision Pro headset on a wooden table](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8jCpykm6qRrn2RUPBbMwH7-320-80.jpg)
Arch-nemesis Microsoft reportedly has an Apple Vision Pro rival in the works, but don't smash that piggybank open just yet
By Oliver Haslam published
The Apple Vision Pro could get new competition and it might have a Microsoft logo on the back, but it's still a long way from being released.
![Bing Logo on an iPhone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E8wSCfwbgrsVnR2kSdjjAZ-320-80.jpg)
Bing is so bad Apple says there's no 'price in the world that Microsoft could offer us' to ditch Google on the iPhone
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is so confident that Google is simply a better option than Bing that it says there's nothing Microsoft could do to change its mind.
![Apple Vision Pro headset, launched at WWDC in California.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jsLrQ2U4ZH7o8aSxnMq6Ze-320-80.jpg)
Even if Apple Vision Pro fails, its gesture-based legacy could live on in future Macs and iPhones, and here's how
By Oliver Haslam published
The Apple Vision Pro uses your hands as input devices, and we could soon be doing something similar with our Macs and iPhones, too.
![iPhone 16 Pro Max camera on a grey background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KPdojjUvUrMsGYCLkwzSRM-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 Pro Max: Release date rumors, news, and more
By Oliver Haslam last updated
Likely to be the biggest and best iPhone of all, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is on the way.
![iPhone 16](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qz7pkLJWqaAqqeZBXSEgkJ-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 Pro: Release date rumors, news, and more
By Oliver Haslam last updated
The iPhone 16 Pro is expected to come with a few changes compared to the model you're already carrying.
![iPhone 16 Plus](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/84MsZEMkpaYdsZRh9W4N9d-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 Plus: Release date rumors, news, and more
By Oliver Haslam last updated
The iPhone 16 Plus is expected to be announced in 2024 and here's everything we know about it so far.
![iPhone 15 Review](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Aw8bTfevwNJDjMHXW4zpJ-320-80.jpg)
The first iPhone torrenting apps are now available, but you'll need to live in the EU to install them
By Oliver Haslam published
You can now download two different torrent apps from AltStore PAL if you live in an EU member country.
![Porsche next generation CarPlay](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fUrv7eTX5xTSXrAkECsWgH-320-80.jpg)
The failed Apple Car could be reborn, but this time with a Porsche badge on the front and an enhanced CarPlay experience inside
By Oliver Haslam published
Porsche and Apple are reportedly working together on a new electric vehicle, but it won't have an Apple logo on the front.
![iPhone 6](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MForrwA3JxkGJWzgfhmn84-320-80.jpg)
Has your iPhone batterygate check bounced? You aren't alone, and nobody seems to know why it's happening
By Oliver Haslam published
A woman has been unable to cash her batterygate settlement check after it was returned by her credit union, but the reason why is unclear.
![iPhone 15 Pro review back handheld angled camera](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XTQbCDZqYPNMDZUmZc9EVQ-320-80.jpg)
Big iPhone 18 ultra wide camera upgrade tipped with Samsung set to provide a new 48-megapixel sensor
By Oliver Haslam published
Samsung will reportedly provide a new 48-megapixel ultra wide camera sensor for the 2026 iPhones.
![The complete iPhone 15 lineup at Apple's Regent Street store in London, U.K.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BjFUtZ7BDZFj49NrDuxxdd-320-80.jpg)
Apple's iPhone 16 will reportedly fix the overheating issue that plagued its predecessor, here's how
By Oliver Haslam published
The iPhone 16 will reportedly feature redesigned internals to deal with the overheating issues that plagued the iPhone 15 Pro.
![Apple Intelligence](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y9MMTEMwSQNzrvihnSpdpF-320-80.jpg)
As the iPhone 16 launch nears, a potential key component change could make or break your Apple Intelligence experience
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro soon and a new report suggests a storage change could be in the cards. But how will it impact Apple Intelligence?
![Podcasts App](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XD3PdMG5QJEtqCS8zAwVEK-320-80.jpg)
Controversial iOS 17 iPhone software change blamed for a $9 million hole in podcast network's half-year revenue
By Oliver Haslam published
A change to the way the iOS 17 Podcasts app downloads episodes has impacted Audioboom's bottom line, it says.
![iPhone fold mockup](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y2v6CbmpBXgPnWgeG42ax6-320-80.jpg)
First foldable iPhone now tipped for a 2026 launch as suppliers ready components for a familiar clamshell design
By Oliver Haslam published
The first foldable iPhone could have a clamshell design and launch in 2026, according to a new report.
![ESR Find My wallet](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SWcgiGCYSyrVm2raCbHNJJ-320-80.jpg)
You'll never lose this wallet, the world's first to have Apple Find My support built in
By Oliver Haslam published
This new ESR wallet has support for Find My built in, removing the need to slip an AirTag into your old one.
![Microsoft Designer](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xEkZSRogvQtEKWhZFwsK36-320-80.jpg)
Forget waiting for Apple Intelligence, Microsoft Designer brings AI image creation to the iPhone today
By Oliver Haslam published
Microsoft has launched its Microsoft Designer app for iPhone, offering AI-powered image creation and editing similar to the upcoming Apple Intelligence feature.
![AirTag on keychain](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8TCQQZZmNgUSps99VW5ZDi-320-80.jpg)
Police officer charged with stalking after an AirTag linked to him was found in a victim's car
By Oliver Haslam published
A Lancaster Country constable has been charged with staking after an AirTag linked to his Apple ID was found in a man's car.
![iPhone 15 Pro with a titanium finish running iOS 17](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GyCjDmMyjmmrR6xbXodePg-320-80.jpeg)
Key iPhone 17 details just leaked — here's why you might not need to buy the Pro model next year
By Oliver Haslam published
New iPhone 17 details have leaked with one key upgrade coming to the standard model that might make the Pro model less enticing.
![Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/25hj6wKUAm5XyuunJhLToc-320-80.jpg)
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a terrible name but it's another foldable phone when Apple still hasn't launched one of its own.
By Oliver Haslam published
Google has teased the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a foldable phone that will launch in August so when will Apple get into the game?
![HomePod mini touch panel illuminated](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m95tCrzK3GeB2JJHEC74zQ-320-80.jpg)
The Midnight HomePod mini is here and you might be surprised how different it is from the Space Gray model it replaces
By Oliver Haslam published
When Apple announced the new Midnight HomePod mini would replace the Space Gray one the press images looked almost identical, but it turns out there really is a difference after all.
![The iPhone 15 lineup at the Apple Store in Nanjing East, Shanghai, China.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gB8Ycuxyti3hccAtvBDK6c-320-80.jpg)
Analyst tempers iPhone 16 excitement as key suppliers douse hopes of a sales bonanza
By Oliver Haslam published
Two key Apple suppliers have poured cold water on reports that iPhone 16 orders would be boosted compared to those of the iPhone 15.
![Windows 11 on Mac with Parallels](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WR53NZmsKUwMR2MRQpQTe7-320-80.jpg)
CrowdStrike confirms Macs are 'not impacted' by a global outage impacting airlines, banks, and more — and a fix is on the way
By Oliver Haslam published
CrowdStrike, the company whose update has brought airlines, banks, and other industries to their knees via a global PC outage, says Macs are unaffected and that a fix "has been deployed."