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

iPhone 16 Pro: Release date, specs, price, and more
By Oliver Haslam last updated
The iPhone 16 Pro will bring with it a few changes compared to the previous model and there is plenty to enjoy, starting with a bigger screen.

iPhone 16 Plus: Release date, specs, 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.

The iPhone 16 Pro gold titanium color mystery continues as a new challenger enters the fray — and it's gorgeous
By Oliver Haslam published
If the iPhone 16 Pro really is going to get a new gold titanium finish, this leaked dummy unit might be it.

iPhone droppers rejoice, this Apple patent could put Touch ID & capacitive buttons on a case
By Oliver Haslam published
A new Apple iPhone patent suggests future cases could have built-in support for capacitive buttons and even Touch ID.

The Apple Sports app will soon offer real-time updates via Live Activities on iPhones running iOS 18
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has confirmed big changes to its Sports app across iPhone and Apple Watch ahead of the new football seasons.

Ridley Scott's Napoleon just got 48 minutes longer for Apple TV Plus subscribers
By Oliver Haslam published
Napoleon fans now have an additional 48 minutes of content to watch after Ridley Scott's movie received a new director's cut release on Apple TV Plus.

You'll have to buy an iPhone 17 Pro Max to get one of the biggest spec upgrades in years, analyst claims
By Oliver Haslam published
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the rumored 12GB of RAM upgrade will be limited to the iPhone 17 Pro Max despite recent claims to the contrary.

The iPhone 16 launch could be unusual in one particular way, and you'd better mark your calendar for it
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's iPhone 16 preorders will reportedly begin on September 12, a date that's unusual because it isn't a Friday.

Apple's services division has lost 100 people in a rare round of job cuts for the company
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has cut around 100 jobs in a move that affects people working on the Apple News and Books services.

Elevated, the next Apple Vision Pro immersive video series, will debut on September 6
By Oliver Haslam published
Elevated will be the next immersive video series to come to Apple Vision Pro and it'll arrive on September 6.

Plans to give free iPads to 'digitally excluded' Scots have been axed so the money can be given to council workers instead
By Oliver Haslam published
Plans to give free iPads to people who are "digitally excluded" in Scotland have been canceled so the money can be redirected to help avoid worker strikes.

AirPods Max are my favorite headphones, and they can be yours for just $399 today
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's AirPods Max aren't cheap, that's for sure. But saving $150 will definitely help lessen the sticker shock.

Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro will use a familiar supplier for its new telephoto camera lens
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro will have a 5x telephoto lens for the first time, and a new report claims to know which company will produce it.

Google just showed Apple Intelligence the pitfalls of letting generative AI create artwork
By Oliver Haslam published
Google's new Pixel Studio app, available on the latest Pixel 9 phones, is already getting a reputation for creating some worrying imagery.

Twitch is hiking its subscription prices as it tries to claw back Apple's App Store fees from customers
By Oliver Haslam published
Twitch is getting ready to charge people more for their subscriptions if they sign up using an iPhone in an attempt tp get back Apple's App Store cut.

The delayed Apple Intelligence launch hasn't put off potential iPhone 16 buyers, survey shows
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's iPhone 16 lineup is just around the corner and a new survey suggests that buyers are ready to splash the cash, despite the wait for Apple Intelligence.

Fortnite is finally back on the iPhone, but only if you live in the EU and use the new Epic Games store
By Oliver Haslam published
Epic Games has officially launched its own iPhone app store in the EU, bringing Fortnite back to the iPhone after years of streaming services being the only option for gamers.

The iPhone 16 is cool and all, but all I really want is Realme's new 320W SuperSonic Charge technology
By Oliver Haslam published
Realme's new 320W charging technology will fully charge a phone in less than five minutes, putting Apple's iPhones firmly in the shade.

The Elder Scrolls: Castles is a new iOS game that Fallout Shelter fans won't want to miss
By Oliver Haslam published
Bethesda has announced that The Elder Scrolls: Castles will launch on iPhone and iPad in September.

Canceled Apple Watch Ultra display upgrade plans cost this company a fortune, now it wants to be compensated
By Oliver Haslam published
LG Display spent millions of dollars getting ready for a microLED Apple Watch Ultra display order that never came, and now it wants Apple to pay up by way of compensation.

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'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.

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.
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