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
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.
Tim Cook confirms Apple Vision Pro China launch during latest visit to the country
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple intends to bring its spatial computer to China before the end of the year, according to local reports.
DOJ says Apple's CarPlay is so good it's anticompetitive — maybe they should just unplug it
By Oliver Haslam published
The DOJ's lawsuit against Apple includes a rather interesting claim that CarPlay is anticompetitive.
Apple's AI push with iOS 18 could be powered by China's Baidu, but likely only in its home country
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is expected to bring big AI improvements to the iPhone but it might need to cosy up to Baidu in one key country.
New Apple silicon security flaw could allow the extraction of encryption keys, but don't dust down that old Intel Mac just yet
By Oliver Haslam published
Macs running Apple's M-series chips have a security flaw that Apple cannot fix.
Apple accused of 'circumventing both the spirit and underlying goals' of App Store changes
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has been accused of playing games with developers over the way it is complying with an injunction requiring it to allow developers to steer users to alternative payments.
Apple Vision Pro job listings pop up in new countries as a potential global headset launch nears
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple Vision Pro job listings have appeared in countries where the spatial computer may launch soon.
UPS employee accused of stealing $1.3 million worth of Macs and iPhones en-route to customers
By Oliver Haslam published
A UPS employee has been accused of stealing and then reselling Apple devices worth more than $1.3 million.
'Not true' — rumored March 26 iPad Pro and Air launch isn't happening, insider warns
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is expected to unveil new iPad Pro and iPad Air tablets soon, but those hoping for a rumored March 26 announcement date to be correct are set to be disappointed.
I loved my Hackintosh, but Apple's modern Macs mean it's time to move on
By Oliver Haslam published
The humble Hackintosh might not be around for long. It had a good run, but it's time to let it go as new Macs remove the need for alternatives.
Apple TV Plus bags 13 BAFTA nominations for Slow Horses, Silo, and more
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple TV Plus has picked up 13 new BAFTA nominations across a number of categories for Slow Horses, Silo, and more.
This 3D-printed Macintosh Plus might be even cooler than the original 1986 model, here's how it was made
By Oliver Haslam published
This Macintosh looks like the rest, except this one was 3D-printed, not built in a factory.
Don't use your M3 MacBook Air with the lid closed
By Oliver Haslam published
Closing the lid on your M3 MacBook Air can make it perform half as fast according to new testing.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is in Shanghai amid hopes a shiny new store will help drive stalled iPhone sales
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple CEO Tim Cook is in China as a flagship store gets ready to open in Shanghai amid a downturn in iPhone sales.
Apple Vision Pro owners will curate their own Gucci collection using the fashion house's upcoming app
By Oliver Haslam published
Gucci is going to launch a new Apple Vision Pro app that will offer people the chance to create their own virtual spaces and watch augmented content.
Entire iPhone 16 lineup tipped to have the thinnest bezels yet, here's how Apple is expected to do it
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is expected to bring super-thin bezels to the iPhone and a new report explains how it plans to do it.
New Lightning-powered second-gen Backbone One controller brings key gaming upgrades to older iPhones
By Oliver Haslam published
Backbone has announced it's brought the upgraded 2nd-generation controller to older iPhones with support for Lightning for the first time.
Your Hackintosh's days might be numbered as Apple ends driver support for key components
By Oliver Haslam published
The days of installing macOS on PC hardware are starting to come to an end thanks to a lack of driver support.