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 GameSir X2s USB-C iPhone game controller hits that retro vibe and a budget price
By Oliver Haslam published
The new GameSir X2s is designed for the iPhone 15 and beyond and it has a gorgeous retro look, too.
Future Apple Watches could measure your core body temperature and make your thermometer useless
By Oliver Haslam published
A new Apple patent suggests a future Apple Watch could be capable of measuring your body's temperature.
Apple now sells this exclusive Insta360 Ace Pro action cam bundle including a mount, carry case, and more
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's online store is now selling an exclusive Insta360 Ace Pro bundle including everything you need to get started.
Satechi's new USB-C hub supports 8K HDMI monitors and 2.5Gbps Ethernet, and that's just the start
By Oliver Haslam published
Satechi's new USB-C hub offers 8K HDMI output, a superfast 2.5Gbps Ethernet port, and a whole lot more for $99.99.
Apple's refreshed iPad Air and OLED iPad Pro models could borrow a camera design change from its entry-level tablet
By Oliver Haslam published
Buying a new iPad Air or iPad Pro could mean using a whole new camera layout designed for landscape use.
Apple confirms iPhone owners can travel outside the EU for 30 days before they lose access to third-party app stores
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple says that iPhone owners will lose access to third-party app stores and app updates if they leave the EU for more than 30 days.
Businesses can now use iPhones to accept Venmo and PayPal payments with Apple's Tap to Pay feature in the United States
By Oliver Haslam published
Businesses can now use Apple's Tap to Pay feature to accept contactless Venmo and PayPal payments using iPhones.
Switching from an iPhone to Android is going to get easier by fall 2025, but probably only in the EU
By Oliver Haslam published
Switching from an iPhone to an Android phone will be easier than ever by fall 2025 as Apple plans a new data migration solution.
The FDA just approved an iPhone-powered blood glucose monitor as Apple Watch sugar-sensing plan continues
By Oliver Haslam published
The first iPhone-enabled blood glucose monitor available without a prescription is almost here.
Meta details plans to open WhatsApp and Messenger to third-party platforms in the EU while maintaining privacy
By Oliver Haslam published
Meta has shared how it will enable interoperability for WhatsApp and Messenger without impacting privacy or removing encryption.
Apple tweaked its EU App Store alternative business terms to help stop developers from bankrupting themselves
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has offered developers a get-out clause in case they need to ditch the alternative business terms offered in the EU.
iPhone 16: Release date rumors, news, and more
By Oliver Haslam last updated
The iPhone 16 is expected to arrive in September 2024 and it could be one of the biggest upgrades in some time.
Apple releases iOS 17.4 for iPhone with huge EU app store and browser changes, new emojis, podcast transcripts, and more
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's iOS 17.4 software update is now available for download with a number of big changes.
Apple's rambling response to EU's $2 billion fine over abusive App Store rules puts the blame at Spotify's door, but it really shouldn't
By Oliver Haslam published
Opinion Apple has been fined $2 billion by the EU and its press release believes it's all Spotify's fault.
Apple could face a class action lawsuit over iCloud's 5GB free plan and limitations on what third-party alternatives can back up
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple could face a class action lawsuit over claims it limits what services can back up while offering just 5GB of free iCloud storage.
Apple Card Savings accounts can now hold a cool $1 million — or you could buy 285 Apple Vision Pro headsets instead
By Oliver Haslam published
Your Apple Card Savings account can now hold $1 million, up from the previous $250,000 limit.
IMAX is now available on Apple Vision Pro
By Oliver Haslam published
The Apple Vision Pro is getting new 3D documentaries from IMAX.
Creating immersive Apple Vision Pro videos requires cameras that don't exist yet, but Canon's working to change that
By Oliver Haslam published
Canon says we need cameras that don't exist if we want to create real, immersive content for the Apple Vision Pro — and it's working on making them.
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.