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
Refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 smartwatches have started their international Apple Store rollout with 15% savings
By Oliver Haslam published
Buying an Apple Watch Ultra 2 just got cheaper in China after Apple started rolling out refurbished models in the country.
Apple iPad Air 6: Release date rumors, news, and more
By Oliver Haslam last updated
It's inevitable that the iPad Air lineup will get a refreshed model and here's what we've been hearing so far.
iPhone and iPad owners can now AirPlay content, music, and even games to TVs in these hotels
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has announced AirPlay support in select select IHG Hotels & Resorts locations.
Upcoming iOS 18 iPhone update tipped to include new Notes app voice recording and math features as WWDC 2024 nears
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's iOS 18 iPhone software update could bring some new features to the Notes app, according to a new report.
A future Apple Vision Pro or smart glasses could offer you a ride when you're drunk
By Oliver Haslam published
A future Apple Vision Pro or the rumored Apple Glass smart glasses could detect when you're drunk and might want a ride home.
This iPhone app uses your car's registration number to find real-time fuel prices and recommend the cheapest route
By Oliver Haslam published
Roadtrip is a new app to the UK where it now promises to offer customized data on which routes and fuel stops to use to save money on journeys.
Apple Vision Pro wearers now have a new spatial note-taking app to try, and it's from one of Apple's arch rivals
By Oliver Haslam published
Microsoft has announced an Apple Vision Pro OneNote app and it's available for download now.
WhatsApp just made it easier to find unread and group chat threads with new filter options
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp has announced a new update to the way it lists chat threads with a new filter option.
Adobe Premiere Pro is about to get some new generative AI features to make creating video and audio easier
By Oliver Haslam published
Adobe has previewed new generative AI features coming to Premiere Pro designed to make creating video and audio easier.
Spotify's lossless music support could finally be on the way via the Music Pro add-on instead of a whole new tier
By Oliver Haslam published
Spotify's lossless music offering might finally be on the way as part of the Music Pro add-on.
Recent Apple iPhone spyware alerts could have been triggered by China-linked attacks, researchers say
By Oliver Haslam published
Recent alerts sent to iPhone users in 92 countries may have been linked to a spyware attack linked to China.
A life-saving iPhone feature could come to Google's next flagship phone when it's unveiled later this year
By Oliver Haslam published
The Google Pixel 9 could be about to borrow a life-saving iPhone 14 feature according to a new report.
Apple's Sports app is now ready for the NBA and NHL playoffs, gaining other enhancements along the way
By Oliver Haslam published
The Sports app has been updated to get ready for the NBA and NHL playoffs while other unspecified improvements are also part of the release.
Microphone company Rode announces two iPhone accessories with mobile creators in mind
By Oliver Haslam published
Rode has announced two new accessories designed to give creators more flexibility while remaining mobile.
The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro could finally fix an (in)famous Apple camera problem for good this time
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro could have a new feature designed to fix the camera lens flare problem.
Apple's iPhone shipments are on the decline, analysts warn, and you might be surprised who the big winners are
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's global iPhone shipments are falling with Samsung and some surprising winners picking up the slack.
The Firefly generative AI was fed Midjourney images to help it learn — despite Adobe arguing it was a more ethical, safer alternative
By Oliver Haslam published
Adobe said that its Firefly generative artificial intelligence was a more commercially safe and ethical alternative to Midjourney — despite using it to train its own AI.
Google is about to give iPhone owners a privacy and security headache as it prepares to shut down another key service
By Oliver Haslam published
The Google One VPN is going away because, the company says, nobody ever used it.
Apple must face $1 billion lawsuit over claims of unfair UK App Store developer fees, judge rules
By Oliver Haslam published
A judge has decided that Apple must face a UK lawsuit worth almost $1 billion over claims the App Store's commission fees are unfair.
Nowhere to hide — X Premium checkmarks can no longer be hidden, even if you never asked for yours
By Oliver Haslam published
Whether you're paying for X Premium or not, you can no longer hide that little blue checkmark.
iPhone parts pairing doesn't 'block third-party parts from working,' Apple hardware chief argues as he defends the controversial process
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's policy of pairing legitimate parts with its iPhones has come under scrutiny, but its head of hardware says it's all about privacy and security, not fighting right-to-repair.
iPhone owners are ditching Safari for third-party alternatives following EU changes
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has started offering iPhone owners in the EU the chance to download alternative web browsers — and they're doing it in droves.
Apple's first AI-focused M4 Macs are on the way just months after the M3 debuted
By Oliver Haslam published
The march of progress continues with Apple now reportedly readying upgraded M4 Macs with a focus on AI.
The next big Apple TV Plus show is based on one of my favorite sci-fi books — here's why you should be as excited as I am
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple TV Plus has had a few hits and I really hope Dark Matter will be the next — and if it sticks to the amazing book it's based on, it will.