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
The new M3 MacBook Air launch hints at Apple's big AI plans in 2024 and beyond
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's M3 MacBook Air refresh is here and Apple devoted more time than usual to AI in its announcement press release.
Spotify's new audiobook-only plan takes on Audible, but it just isn't cheap enough to be worthwhile
By Oliver Haslam published
Spotify has launched a new audiobook-only subscription but it's barely cheaper than the one that gets you music thrown in.
Potential UK Apple Card launch has rival banks calling for scrutiny over iPhone maker's spending data harvesting
By Oliver Haslam published
Some UK banks are worried that the spending data iPhones collect about their users could give Apple an advantage if it launches more financial products.
Apple continues to argue third-party app stores make iPhones less safe even as it readies EU iPhones to allow them
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has once again warned that by enforcing it to allow third-party app stores on the iPhone the EU has made it less safe for users.
You can now watch dozens of blockbuster movies for free with your Apple TV Plus subscription, but not for long
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple TV Plus subscribers can now watch dozens of movies absolutely free so long as they live in the right part of the world.
The battle of the smart rings begins — Samsung ditches Galaxy Ring support for iPhone as Apple rumored to be readying a competitor
By Oliver Haslam published
The Samsung Galaxy Ring won't work with your iPhone, with Apple said to be working on a smart ring of its own.
Here's exactly how big Apple's exciting new OLED iPad Pro will be, and it's likely to arrive soon
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is expected to announce a new OLED iPad Pro soon and new CAD drawings have shown off its dimensions ahead of time.
Buying an M3 iMac just got even cheaper — if you're willing to go with a refurbished model
By Oliver Haslam published
You can now pick up a refurbished M3 iMac from the Apple Store and save around 15% off the price you'd pay for a new one.
The first major Apple Vision Pro upgrade is likely years away from launch, analyst warns those waiting
By Oliver Haslam published
Don't wait for an upgraded Apple Vision Pro before making a purchase because it might not arrive until 2027.
You can now repair your own M3 iMac or MacBook Pro at home
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has expanded its Self Service Repair program to include its latest M3-powered Macs.
Apple may expect you to buy a smart ring PER FINGER — Apple Vision Pro patent could let you feel AR objects
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is rumored to be working on a new smart ring but it could be more than just a fitness tracker and might even work with your Apple Vision Pro.
Forget the M3 and A17 Pro, Apple might already be designing chips using TSMC's 2nm fabrication process
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is reportedly already working on new chips that will use TSMC's 2nm manufacturing process.
International Apple Vision Pro buyers might not have long to save up before launch
By Oliver Haslam published
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple will launch the Apple Vision Pro in new countries before June's WWDC event.
Google Maps just got way more useful as glanceable directions come to iPhone Lock Screens everywhere
By Oliver Haslam published
More than a year after it was announced, Google Maps has brought glanceable directions to the iPhone's Lock Screen.
The biggest MWC 2024 launches and announcements (and everything Apple should be paying attention to)
By Oliver Haslam published
The 2024 Mobile World Congress event is underway and there are some big announcements Apple and its users should be aware of.
The brand-new OnePlus Watch 2 packs a 100-hour battery
By Oliver Haslam published
The new OnePlus Watch 2 has been announced with Apple Watch-busting battery life and two different operating systems.
2025's iPhone 17 models could sport always-on displays and 120Hz ProMotion variable refresh rates just like the Pro models
By Oliver Haslam published
The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus will have always-on displays with 120Hz ProMotion support according to a new supply chain report.
iPhone 16 and 16 Pro cameras: What photographers can expect in 2024
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models are coming this year and here's everything we know about their cameras so far.
Straight out of Apple and TSMC's playbook, Intel will now make custom chips for Microsoft following a $15 billion silicon deal
By Oliver Haslam published
Intel and Microsoft have solidified their relationship by inking a $15 billion deal to have the former build custom chips for the latter.
Apple Watch owner credits smartwatch with helping him understand how mental health affects his body
By Oliver Haslam published
An Apple Watch owner has emailed Tim Cook to thank him for the way an Apple Watch helped him understand the relationship between stress and a high heart rate.
iPhone stuck in SOS mode? Major carriers thrown into chaos as simultaneous outage bites — AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile amongst affected networks
By Oliver Haslam last updated
Carriers across the United States are suffering an outage, causing iPhone owners to see the SOS sign on their screens.
Apple's 2024 MLS Season Pass kicks off today
By Oliver Haslam published
The Apple MLS Season Pass is back for another year and it kicks things off with the return of the GOAT this evening.
iPhone's Emergency SOS via Satellite feature helps rescue a hiker who took a wrong turn and wound up lost in a forest
By Oliver Haslam published
An iPhone 14 was responsible for helping first responders find a lost hiker after they took a wrong turn and needed assistance.