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
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.
Apple unveils a massive security upgrade to iMessage and says iOS 17.4 will make Messages the safest widely-used chat app on the planet
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has announced an upgrade to iMessage encryption the likes of which no other platform has managed to date.
Apple Music just added a monthly Replay so you'll always know which bangers you just can't take off repeat
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple Music has taken its annual Replay feature and made it a monthly occurrence for the first time.
Retiree lauds his Apple Watch for saving his life after it alerted him to an abnormally low heart rate
By Oliver Haslam published
An Apple Watch has been thanked for saving the life of a retiree whose heart rate was just 30 beats per minute and had no symptoms.
Switching to Apple Music from Spotify and others could be about to get easier
By Oliver Haslam published
A new tool could be about to make moving music playlists and libraries to Apple Music easier than ever.
Future Apple Ring tipped to join the company's wearable category as Oura, Samsung, and others are placed on notice
By Oliver Haslam published
A future Apple wearable could be a ring rather than the smartwatches that we're all so familiar with, a new report has claimed.
iPhone 16 Pro Max: Release date rumors, news, and more
By Oliver Haslam last updated
Likely to be the biggest and best iPhone of all, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is on the way.
visionOS: Features, supported devices, and more
By Oliver Haslam last updated
visionOS powers Apple Vision Pro. Here's everything we know about it.