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
Beware fake CleanMyMac apps that try to steal your passwords and data, company behind the app warns
By Oliver Haslam published
The company behind the CleanMyMac app has warned of imposter apps that are trying to steal your passwords and data.
Apple's controversial iPhone parts pairing process will be illegal in one US state from next year
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's process of pairing iPhones with specific parts is going to be illegal in Oregon starting next year.
Apple TV Plus has the highest-rated content of all streamers despite a relatively small library, new report says
By Oliver Haslam published
The Apple TV Plus library might be small but it's definitely mighty, according to a new report.
Apple's iOS 18 could bring a new custom route option to Apple Maps later this year
By Oliver Haslam published
The iOS 18 update could bring a new custom route option to iPhone owners this fall, a new report claims.
Crooks are using Apple's own iPhone password reset system to hijack accounts, here's how
By Oliver Haslam published
Scammers are trying to reset people's Apple ID passwords by bombarding their iPhones with multi-factor authentication prompts.
Apple dodges lawsuit that claimed its crypto-blocking deals with Google, PayPal, and others were anticompetitive
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has won a court battle after a judge dismissed a class action lawsuit that alleged it stifled competition by blocking crypto payment technologies.
DOJ: Apple has a monopoly and its stock buybacks prove it
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's spending so little on its R&D ventures because it has no competition, the DOJ has claimed in its antitrust lawsuit against the company.
AirPods retailers crippled by theft — Walmart, Costco, and Target named as customers receive 'fake or tampered products'
By Oliver Haslam published
Supposedly brand-new Apple AirPods and other products sold from big box retailers sometimes arrive with fake electronics or missing components according to a new report.
Philips Hue announces new availability, subscription pricing option, and enhanced integration with Samsung SmartThings
By Oliver Haslam published
Philips Hue and Samsung SmartThings have announced a new enhanced partnership, pricing options, and more.
iPadOS 18: Rumored features, supported devices, and more
By Oliver Haslam last updated
We expect Apple to announce the iPadOS 18 software update at WWDC 2024 in June — here's what we know so far.
watchOS 11: Rumored features, supported devices, and more
By Oliver Haslam last updated
We expect Apple to announce the watchOS 11 software update in June 2024 and make it available to the public in September of the same year.
iOS 18: Rumored features, supported devices, and more
By Oliver Haslam last updated
We expect Apple to announce the iOS 18 software update in June 2024 and make it available to the public in September of the same year.
macOS 15: Rumored features, supported devices, and more
By Oliver Haslam last updated
macOS 15 is coming on June 10, but what can we expect from the next major update to the Mac's operating system?
iPhone 16: Release date rumors, news, and more
By Oliver Haslam last updated
The iPhone 16 is expected to arrive in September 2024 and it could be one of the biggest upgrades in some time.
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.
New iPhone 16 and 16 Pro dummy models highlight rumored Capture button and more
By Oliver Haslam published
New iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro dummy models show the rumored Capture button in all its glory.
Incredible $1.5 million 'Apple Computer Revolution' auction includes a sealed iPhone, Apple-1 Computer, and more
By Oliver Haslam published
A huge auction covering tons of Apple memorabilia has raked in more than $1.5 million.
New iPhone 16 Pro color leak hints at a possible return for one popular color Apple ditched last year
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is reportedly ready to rework the colors of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro, bringing back a popular option after ditching it the iPhone 15 Pro.
Law enforcement's GrayKey iPhone unlocking devices now support iOS 17 and the iPhone 15 for the first time
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's iOS 17 is no longer a barrier for law enforcement after Magnet Forensics announced its GrayKey iPhone unlocker now supports Apple's latest software.
Apple Vision Pro support for the Apple Pencil is reportedly in testing ahead of WWDC's visionOS 2 preview
By Oliver Haslam published
The Apple Vision Pro could be about to get support for the Apple Pencil and testing is reportedly already underway.
Apple's support for HomeKit Secure Routers might be on the rocks as vendors struggle to join its program
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's no longer accepting new HomeKit Secure Routers, suggesting they might not be long for this world.
iPhone 16 and iOS 18 to leverage China's Baidu generational AI technology, but you'll probably never use it
By Oliver Haslam published
Some big AI improvements are coming, and Baidu is going to make them happen, but only in China.
Apple preps iPhone 16 Pro for a huge AI performance leap with this tweak to its A18 Pro chip
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro is set to get a new A18 Pro chip with a big AI upgrade according to a new report.