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 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 history and creative writing.
Hartley Charlton's Articles
Apple Silicon Buyer's Guide: All the Differences Explained
Choosing a new Mac often involves consideration of the many Apple silicon chips now on offer, so our comprehensive guide covers their generations, variations, performance benchmarks, and future prospects to help you decide which is best for you.
After iterating for over a decade in the iPhone and iPad, Apple in 2020 brought its custom silicon chip technology to the Mac, enabling major...
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The MacRumors Show: iPhone 15 Rumor Roundup
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we catch up on the latest rumors about Apple's iPhone 15 lineup.
Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Apple's iPhone 15 lineup is expected to be announced in around two months. A growing pool of rumors about the devices present an increasingly clear picture of what to expect: The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are set to gain...
iPhone 15 Lineup Rumored to Feature Significantly Larger Batteries [Updated]
The iPhone 15 lineup will feature significantly larger batteries across the board, according to an alleged Foxconn worker speaking to ITHome.
iPhone 15 lineup dummy models. The information claims that the iPhone 15 will feature an 18% larger battery, iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro a 14% larger battery, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max a 12% larger battery. The exact capacity changes are said to be ...
The MacRumors Show: What New Devices Should Apple Make?
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we ponder some of the devices and apps we wish Apple would make.
Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos We discuss our wish lists, including some plausible ideas like a foldable iPhone, Apple TV soundbar, task manager and Notion-like productivity app, and even an Apple Books e-reader, as well as some outlandish devices like an...
Apple Hikes iCloud+ Subscription Prices in Many Countries Around the World
Apple has increased the price of iCloud storage in several regions around the world, including the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and South America.
Every Apple ID receives 5GB of free cloud storage, but users can upgrade to a paid iCloud+ storage subscription plan to get 50GB, 200GB, or 2TB of storage. The price hike, first spotted by 9to5Mac, represents an...
iPhone 15 Pro Case Images Reveal Subtle Design Changes
The iPhone 15 Pro models will feature slightly repositioned power and volume buttons, among other small design changes, according to newly shared images of pre-release accessories.
The images, some of which were posted on Weibo, show that the iPhone 15 Pro's power and volume buttons will be positioned slightly lower than on the iPhone 14 Pro models. The iPhone 15 Pro's USB-C port, replacing...
Apple Product Roadmap 2023–24: Over 15 New Devices in Development
Apple is working on at least a dozen new devices set to launch between late 2023 and early 2024, according to an updated product roadmap shared by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman explained that Apple is planning to launch two Apple Watch Series 9 models and a second-generation Apple Watch Ultra alongside the iPhone 15 lineup this fall....
The MacRumors Show: Two Weeks Using watchOS 10, iOS 17, and macOS Sonoma
After spending two weeks using the beta versions of watchOS 10, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and tvOS 17, we discuss our experiences and highlight our favorite new features from each of the updates on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show.
Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos watchOS 10 is a major update for the Apple Watch, overhauling its entire user interface. ...
Apple Reportedly Planning to Switch Technology Behind A17 Bionic Chip to Cut Costs Next Year
The A17 Bionic chip initially used in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max later this year will fundamentally differ from a version of the same chip set to be manufactured in 2024, a new rumor claims.
The A17 Bionic is expected to be Apple's first chip manufactured with a 3nm fabrication process, resulting in major performance and efficiency improvements over the 5nm technique used for...
Spotify Rumored to Launch HiFi Audio as Part of New Top-Tier 'Supremium' Subscription Plan
Spotify is planning to introduce a more expensive premium tier that includes high-fidelity audio, Bloomberg reports.
The subscription tier, dubbed "Supremium" internally, will become Spotify's most costly plan and include HiFi audio. Spotify first announced its intention to offer HiFi audio in 2021 but subsequently delayed the launch of the feature for unknown reasons.
Spotify's existing...
The MacRumors Show: Vision Pro Deep Dive Following Our WWDC Demo
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a deep dive into the experience of using Apple's Vision Pro headset and what to expect when it goes on sale next year. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Dan is one of the lucky individuals who has had a chance to try out Vision Pro, so we discuss his personal experience with the device. We talk through the...
Apple's Battersea Store Opens Today, Second to Feature All-New Design
Apple today opened its new store in Battersea, South West London – the second to feature the company's overhauled retail store design after the Tysons Corner revamp last month. Apple Battersea is the 40th Apple Store in the UK and it is located inside the redeveloped Battersea Power Station on the Ground Floor in Turbine Hall A. The building is a decommissioned coal-fired power station,...
MacBook Air Buyer's Guide: Comparing the Generations
Apple's MacBook Air has undergone major changes in recent years, with several significant generational improvements – making it all the more important to consider if now is a good time to upgrade or even if an older model will suffice for your needs.
In 2022, Apple introduced a substantial refresh for the MacBook Air featuring a complete redesign and the M2 chip. One year later, it added a ...
Mac Pro Buyer's Guide: Comparing the Generations
With the launch of the new Mac Pro, Apple has finally completed the transition to Apple silicon across the entire Mac lineup. Over the past decade, Apple has only released three new Mac Pros and the latest version starts at $6,999 – the highest starting price of any Mac Pro model to date – making it all the more important to consider if now is a good time to upgrade or even if an older model...
Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: Comparing the Generations
Little over a year since its introduction in 2022, Apple refreshed the Mac Studio, adding the M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips, so should you upgrade from the first- to the second-generation model? Likewise, is it still worthwhile buying the original Mac Studio?
The new Mac Studio's main upgrade is its chip, moving from the M1 Max and M1 Ultra to the M2 Max and M2 Ultra. Compared to their...
Mac Studio vs. Mac Pro Buyer's Guide
Upon the launch of the latest Mac Pro, Apple's transition to Apple silicon across its entire Mac lineup is complete. The new Mac Pro features the M2 Ultra chip – the same chip offered in the refreshed Mac Studio – so why should some prospective customers buy the Mac Pro, despite its $6,999 starting price, and which performance-focused desktop Mac is best for you?
The Mac Studio starts ...
The MacRumors Show: WWDC 2023 Recap and Vision Pro First Impressions With Andru Edwards and Kevin Nether
Andru Edwards and Kevin Nether join us on The MacRumors Show this week from the Apple Podcasts studio in Apple Park to discuss first impressions of the Vision Pro headset and the wave of other announcements the company made at WWDC this year.
Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos We talk through first-hand experience of what the Vision Pro headset is actually like,...
Mac Mini vs. Mac Studio Buyer's Guide
In 2023, Apple updated the Mac Studio with the M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips, with the latter being the most powerful Apple silicon chip to date. Earlier this year, Apple refreshed the Mac mini with the M2 and M2 Pro chips, meaning that the Mac Studio faces a formidable competitor that offers "Pro" capabilities at a substantially lower price point. There are now two desktop Macs and four Apple...
MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide
Earlier this year, Apple announced a major update for its high-end MacBook Pro models, adding the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, better battery life, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and an HDMI 2.1 port. In 2022, Apple updated the MacBook Air with a complete redesign and the M2 chip, followed by an all-new 15-inch model this year, so how do the two product lines compare?
Despite now being similar in...
13-Inch vs. 15-Inch M2 MacBook Air Buyer's Guide
Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Air joins the 13-inch model introduced last year, offering almost all of the same hardware with a significantly larger display, yet there are still some key differences that are important to consider when purchasing one of the machines.
The 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air models are almost exactly the same in terms of feature set and design, both sporting...
