
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

Apple's iPhone modem woes continue as delays mean it's dangerously close to a Qualcomm deadline
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is reportedly still struggling to build a 5G modem to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm and now it might have to extend its deal with the chipmaker.

The iPhone's Emergency SOS via Satellite feature is free for another year, and I think I might know why
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has extended the free Emergency SOS via Satellite trial for iPhone 14 buyers rather than charge money for it, but why?

A black Apple Watch Ultra prototype leaked — and it's gorgeous
By Oliver Haslam published
We've seen rumors of a black Apple Watch Ultra and now we know how cool it would look.

Microsoft just brought Windows to the Mac, iPhone, and iPad, but not how you might think
By Oliver Haslam published
Microsoft's new Windows App puts its operating system onto all your Apple devices.

US lawmakers want Apple to explain its problem with Jon Stewart's Apple TV Plus show and whether China was involved
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple TV Plus show The Problem With Jon Stewart has been canned and some are worried his comments on China might be to blame — and lawmakers want assurances.

The watchOS 10.2 update brings back a popular Apple Watch feature that should never have gone away
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's watchOS 10.2 beta 3 update brings back a feature that lets you swipe between watch faces after it was removed in watchOS 10.

Apple Music Classical finally has an iPad app and you can download it now
By Oliver Haslam published
The Apple Music Classical app is now available on the iPad for the very first time.

Bop to Apple Music for free with this special PS5 offer
By Oliver Haslam published
Sony is offering PS5 owners up to six months of Apple Music for free right now.

iOS 17.1 broke iPhone 15 wireless charging, but only in these types of cars
By Oliver Haslam published
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro support wireless charging, but not if you have one of these cars after updating to iOS 17.1.

This new Withings smart scale could help detect diabetes complications sooner
By Oliver Haslam published
The new Withings Body Pro 2 smart scale can help detect the early signs of diabetes complications and more.

No, Nothing hasn't brought iMessage to Android and you definitely shouldn't give it your Apple ID
By Oliver Haslam published
Nothing says that it brought iMessage to Android but all it really did was make your Apple ID less safe.

Apple Tap to Pay brings iPhone-based contactless payments to France
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has announced that its Tap to Pay feature is now live for businesses in France.

Apple Watch saves another life thanks to a feature we all take for granted
By Oliver Haslam published
Another day, another Apple Watch helping to save another life thanks to its hear rate-sending technology.

EU iPhone owners will get a whole new way to download apps in 2024, insider says
By Oliver Haslam published
Forget the App Store, iPhone owners in the EU will soon be able to sideload apps according to one report.

Incredible $13,500 iPad bill racked up as Scottish government official hit by avoidable cellular roaming charges
By Oliver Haslam published
One Scottish member of parliament faces repaying an £11,000 data roaming bill because he didn't switch out a SIM card.

M3 Max MacBook Pro gaming is 'amazing,' but it's probably not enough to make gamers buy it
By Oliver Haslam published
The 16-inch MacBook Pro's M3 Max chip is 'amazing' at playing games in 4K, but it's still not going to be enough to get gamers interested in buying a Mac no matter how fast it might be.

Apple trade-in will now pay more for your cast-off iPads and Apple Watches
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has increased the prices it will pay when you trade in some older Apple Watches and iPads.

Apple's MacBook Pros could get a huge display upgrade, but not for another three years
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's MacBook Pros are expected to get an OLED display upgrade starting in 2026.

Apple says it doesn't hike iPhone and Apple Watch prices to pay for its climate pledge
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple says that it doesn't charge more to compensate for the cost of its work to help save the planet.

iOS 17.2's Journal app just got good with beta 2, here's why I hope I'll never need to use it
By Oliver Haslam published
The iOS 17.2 Journal app just got good thanks to the second beta release but that just shows how great it'll be when other apps use its API.

$854 million deal could make Apple TV the home of French soccer from 2024
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is reportedly eyeing an €800m move for the rights to stream top-flight French soccer from 2024 to 2029.

Google tells Europe that Apple's iMessage should be forced to work with Android
By Oliver Haslam published
Google and some European carriers say Apple should be forced to open iMessage up to other platforms — like Android.

12.9-inch iPad Pro tipped to be discontinued in 2024, but its replacement could be a huge upgrade
By Oliver Haslam published
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro will reportedly be canned next year with rumors of an OLED replacement rife.