Hartley Charlton
Hartley is a Senior Editor at MacRumors and co-host of "The MacRumors Show" podcast. He contributes to daily news coverage and writes a wide range of content for the site. Various publications and aggregators often cite his articles.
Having closely followed Apple news and rumors for almost a decade, Hartley joined the site in early 2020 as a Contributing Writer. His work at MacRumors has expanded into several areas beyond news coverage, including buyer's guides, roundups, and occasional reviews, and he introduced a successful new kind of targeted article for the site. In late 2021, Hartley helped launch The MacRumors Show and now co-hosts the popular podcast on a weekly basis.
Hartley is based in Hertfordshire, England, and is keenly interested in tennis, history, and creative writing.
Having closely followed Apple news and rumors for almost a decade, Hartley joined the site in early 2020 as a Contributing Writer. His work at MacRumors has expanded into several areas beyond news coverage, including buyer's guides, roundups, and occasional reviews, and he introduced a successful new kind of targeted article for the site. In late 2021, Hartley helped launch The MacRumors Show and now co-hosts the popular podcast on a weekly basis.
Hartley is based in Hertfordshire, England, and is keenly interested in tennis, history, and creative writing.
Hartley Charlton's Articles
Apple TV 4K vs. Google TV Streamer Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared
Google this week announced the Google TV Streamer as a replacement for the Chromecast, setting its sights on directly rivalling the Apple TV 4K, so how do the two devices compare? Fundamentally, the Google TV Streamer is designed with a focus on deep integration with Google's ecosystem including services like Google Photos, YouTube, and Google Assistant. It is also positioned as a smart home ...
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iOS 18 Brings Adaptive Lighting to Matter Smart Lights
iOS 18 expands Adaptive Lighting support to Matter-compatible smart lights, The Verge reports. Adaptive Lighting was introduced in iOS 14, providing a way to automatically adjust the color temperature of smart lights throughout the day. The feature currently only works with HomeKit-enabled devices, but it will be extended to smart lights that are compatible with the Matter standard with iOS...
Foxconn Hires 50,000 More Workers as Apple Boosts iPhone 16 Production
Apple has ramped up iPhone 16 production in expectation of high demand, leading Foxconn to hire 50,000 new workers in just two weeks, BusinessKorea reports. Apple apparently decided to boost production by 10% this year, aiming for a total output of 90 million iPhone 16 models, in expectation of strong sales. The company has intensified production efforts with its primary manufacturing...
M4 Mac Mini to Become Apple's Smallest Ever Computer With Complete Redesign
Apple is planning to debut completely redesigned Mac mini models with the M4 and M4 Pro chips later this year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. The new Mac mini will be the first major design change to the machine since 2010, making it Apple's smallest ever desktop computer. The new Mac mini will apparently approach the size of an Apple TV, but it may be slightly taller than the current...
Google TV Streamer Announced as Chromecast Replacement and Rival to Apple TV 4K
Google has announced the Google TV Streamer, a new device that replaces the Chromecast and directly rivals the Apple TV 4K. The discontinuation of the Chromecast marks the end of an era for Google's original streaming dongle, which has been a staple in the market since its launch in 2013. Over 100 million Chromecast devices were sold during its 11-year run. The Google TV Streamer is...
iPhone 16 Lineup Could Launch Earlier Than Usual in Korea
Apple is considering launching the iPhone 16 lineup in Korea earlier than usual due to weakening demand in China, the Korea Times reports. If correct, this would mark a significant shift for Apple, as Korea has not been part of the initial release countries since the iPhone 3GS in 2009. Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 16 lineup in mid-September, with an announcement on the 10th being...
SpongeBob SquarePants Environment Now Available in Paramount+ App on Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro users can now explore an immersive SpongeBob SquarePants-themed environment with the Paramount+ app. The new experience debuts to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic animated series. Upon launching the Paramount+ app on the device, users can select the new environment, which takes them to the familiar setting of Bikini Bottom featuring locations such as SpongeBob's...
Apple's Hidden AI Prompts Discovered in macOS Beta
Some of the prompts used to direct Apple Intelligence reveal how Apple is attempting to avoid hallucinations and ensure accuracy in its AI features. A Reddit user discovered the pre-prompt instructions embedded in Apple's developer beta for macOS 15.1, offering a rare glimpse into the backend of Apple's AI features. They provide specific guidelines for various Apple Intelligence...
Apple Leads Tech Sector's Massive $900 Billion Market Loss
Apple's stock price today dropped amid a broader roader technology sector sell-off that has wiped out nearly $900 billion in market value (via Reuters). Apple's stock fell by over 4%, largely influenced by Berkshire Hathaway's announcement that it has almost halved its stake in the company from 5.6% to approximately 2.8%, alongside escalating fears of a recession in the United States. The...
The MacRumors Show: Apple Intelligence Beta is Here
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's unusual iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 betas that introduce Apple Intelligence for the first time. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The beta versions currently available are exclusive to developers, providing them with a first hands-on look at Apple Intelligence. Apple continues to...
Apple Arcade Frustrations Persist for Game Developers
Some developers continue to be unhappy working with Apple's subscription-based mobile gaming service Apple Arcade, mobilegamer.biz reports. Talking to the website, some developers said that studios have to wait up to six months to receive payments from Apple Arcade. They also pointed out difficulties getting responses to routine emails, unsatisfactory technical support, and poor...
iStat Menus 7.0 Brings Comprehensive Redesign and New Features
Version 7.0 of the popular system monitoring tool iStat Menus is now available, bringing a comprehensive redesign and range of new features. The redesign of iStat Menus 7.0 includes an updated interface with new menu bar modes, such as stacked labels and values, and new menu bar items, such as the Wi-Fi network name and GPU frames per second. For users of Apple silicon Macs, the update...
Apple Vision Pro Can Now Be Controlled With Brain-Computer Interface
Apple's Vision Pro headset can now be controlled using only thoughts, thanks to integration with neurotechnology startup Synchron's brain-computer interface (BCI). The company today announced that Apple Vision Pro has been successfully used by a patient through direct brain control facilitated by Synchron's brain-computer interface technology. Mark, a 64-year-old man suffering from...
Apple Used Google Tensor Chips to Develop Apple Intelligence
Apple used Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) developed by Google instead of Nvidia's widely-used graphics processing units (GPUs) to construct two critical components of Apple Intelligence. The decision is detailed in a new research paper published by Apple that highlights its reliance on Google's cloud hardware (via CNBC). The paper reveals that Apple utilized 2,048 of Google's TPUv5p chips to ...
Apple TV+ Show 'Silo' to Return for Second Season in November
Apple TV+ has announced that the second season of its sci-fi show "Silo" will premiere on Friday, November 15, 2024. "Silo" follows the last ten thousand people on Earth who live in a massive underground bunker to escape the toxic environment above. The inhabitants are unaware of why the silo was built, and those who seek the truth face deadly consequences. Rebecca Ferguson stars as...
Balenciaga and Rimowa Launch Apps for Apple Vision Pro
Luxury French fashion house Balenciaga and premium German luggage brand Rimowa have launched apps for the Apple Vision Pro, expanding the headset's immersive fashion experiences. Balenciaga has now introduced the first phase of its Apple Vision Pro app, designed to provide users with an immersive view of its fashion shows and collections. The app offers exclusive drone views and stereoscopic ...
Apple Fixes iCloud Private Relay After Extended Outage
Apple has resolved the iCloud Private Relay service outage, restoring full functionality for users around the world after several days of disruption. The recent iCloud Private Relay outage began at 02:34 AM Eastern Time on Thursday and lasted until 10:59 PM Eastern Time on Saturday. The issue disrupted web browsing for some users for over 48 hours, which is an unusually long period for an...
Apple in Talks to Bring Ads to Apple TV+
Apple is working on the introduction of advertisements on Apple TV+ in the United Kingdom, according to The Telegraph. Apple has apparently been in discussions with the UK's Broadcaster's Audience Research Board (BARB) to explore the necessary data collection techniques for monitoring advertising results. Currently, BARB provides viewing statistics for major UK networks including the BBC,...
Apple Finalizes First Retail Union Contract With Maryland Store
Apple has reached a provisional agreement with its first unionized retail store in Towson, Maryland, marking a significant development in the company's labor relations (via Bloomberg). Apple has agreed to a tentative collective bargaining agreement with retail employees at its Towson store, the first of its kind for the company's operations in the United States. The International Association ...
Apple to Manufacture 'Pro' iPhone Models in India for the First Time
Apple is set to expand its manufacturing footprint in India by producing high-end iPhone "Pro" models in the country for the first time, according to a new report from MoneyControl. Apple started iPhone production in India in 2017 with the original iPhone SE. Since then, it has progressively increased its manufacturing activities in the country, assembling models such as the iPhone 13 and...
