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
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This Apple AirTag saved the day when it foiled the theft of a car taken from the iconic Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur
By Oliver Haslam published
An Apple AirTag helped locate a stolen vehicle after a thief took it from a valet at the Petronas Twin Tower in Kuala Lumpur.
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Antitrust concerns mean Apple's Phil Schiller will no longer have a place on OpenAI's board as iOS 18's ChatGPT iPhone integration nears
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple will no longer take an observer seat on OpenAI's board amid antitrust concerns in relation to tech companies and their investment in AI outfits.
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Track all the things with four Apple AirTags for just $18.75 each while you still can
By Oliver Haslam published
Amazon is now the place to be if you want to get a pack of four Apple AirTags and pay just $18.75 each.
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Here's why your Philips Hue smart lights keep resetting to 100% brightness and when a fix will be available
By Oliver Haslam published
A Philips Hue bug is causing some smart light bulbs to set their brightness to 100% of their own accord and a fix is already on the way.
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It's high time Apple's iPhone SE found a way to compete with budget Android phones
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's iPhone SE hasn't been refreshed in two years and a new launch by a sub-brand of Nothing shows just how outdated it's become.
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An Apple HomePod saved the day after alerting homeowners to a kitchen fire started by a 'curious' dog'
By Oliver Haslam published
A HomePod has been credited with alerting homeowners to a kitchen fire that had been started by an oven, a dog, and some cardboard boxes.
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Microsoft says it's the iPhone or nothing for employees in China as it blocks Android phones over security concerns
By Oliver Haslam published
Microsoft has told employees in China that they will have to use an iPhone if they want to use its corporate resources as a ban on Android devices begins in September.
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WhatsApp takes aim at Apple Intelligence with new AI-generated avatars powered by Meta AI
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp is getting in on the generative AI fun and will use Meta AI to create avatars based on a user's likeness.
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Russian iPhone App Store removes multiple VPN apps following Kremlin demands
By Oliver Haslam published
The Russian government has forced as many as 25 VPN apps to be removed from the iPhone App Store in the country.
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The Meta Quest is going after Apple Vision Pro's multitasking with a new software update
By Oliver Haslam published
The Meta Quest line of devices has received a new software update that brings an Apple Vision Pro-like AR multitasking experience to owners of those headsets.
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A mysterious Apple 'Home Accessory' just leaked as HomePod and Apple TV combo device rumors persist
By Oliver Haslam published
An unreleased "Home Accessory" device has been leaked, could this finally be the rumored HomePod crossed with an Apple TV?
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The Adapt BB smart sneakers are about to lose their magic as Nike confirms it's pulling their app from the App Store
By Oliver Haslam published
The Nike Adapt BB smart sneakers won't be quite so smart soon after the company confirmed it is removing a companion app from the App Store.
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Strange iOS 17 iPhone bug claims SMS messages sent to Android phones have been 'read' as iOS 18's RCS support nears
By Oliver Haslam published
Some users report that their non-iOS 18 iPhones are showing SMS messages sent to Android devices have been "read" despite not having RCS support.
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Apple iPad 11: Release date rumors, news, and more
By Oliver Haslam last updated
Apple's budget iPad is getting ready for its 11th generation but how different will it be from the 10th-generation version that came before it?
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Apple expands its Back to School sale to new countries around the world including the UK, Mexico, and others
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has launched its annual Back to School promotion across Europe, the Middle East, and elsewhere.
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Apple Intelligence might be late to the party, but it's another shining example of why Apple believes doing things right is better than being first and doing them wrong
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's foray into AI features could be another example of why it chooses to enter markets later rather than being the first to launch something that isn't quite ready.
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Resident Evil 7 Biohazard comes to iPhone 15 Pro, iPad, and Mac as another console-quality game lands on Apple hardware
By Oliver Haslam published
Capcom's Resident Evil 7 Biohazard title is now available for download on the iPhone 15 Pro, iPad, and Mac for the first time.
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iOS 18 will add support for new languages to key iPhone software features including the keyboard and search
By Oliver Haslam published
The iOS 18 software update will bring support for new languages to multiple aspects of the iPhone when it ships this fall.
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Apple's iPhone 16 Pro could use Samsung's advanced OLED technology for an even brighter display
By Oliver Haslam published
The iPhone 16 Pro models will reportedly use Samsung's new M14 display technology when they are released later this year.
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Is this the iPhone 16 Pro Max's battery? New video claims to show what will power 2024 offering
By Oliver Haslam published
A new video appears to show the battery that will power the iPhone 16 Pro Max when it launches later this year.
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The Apple Vision Pro is now available to preorder in these countries before going on sale next month
By Oliver Haslam published
The Apple Vision Pro is now available for preorder in a host of new countries ahead of a launch on July 12.
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Apple iPad Air 6: Everything you need to know
By Oliver Haslam last updated
The iPad Air 6 has finally been announced by Apple. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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Own the suit Steve Jobs wore in an iconic Macintosh ad with an estimated $30,000 value at auction
By Oliver Haslam published
A suit worn by Steve Jobs in a famous Macintosh ad is now available for auction with an estimated value of around $30,000.
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