Oliver Haslam

Oliver has written about Apple and the wider technology business for more than a decade with bylines on TechRadar, PC Mag, CNET, Inverse, and many more. He has also been published in print for Macworld.

Having grown up using PCs and spending far too much money on graphics cards and (literally) 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.

Passionate about apps and the developer ecosystem, Oliver is always keen to try out the hottest new things to hit the App Store across all manner of categories. At AppleInsider, Oliver covers news, opinion, reviews, and more.

Latest Articles from Oliver Haslam

What iPhones and iPads will run iOS 26 & iPadOS 26

Apple today announced the new iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 software updates at WWDC 2025. The new updates will ship this fall, and now we know which iPhones and iPads will be supported.

Oliver Haslam | 1 week ago

PlayStation VR2 controller support comes to Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 26

The rumors were true. Apple has announced that the Apple Vision Pro spatial computer will support Sony PlayStation VR2 controllers when visionOS 26 ships later this year.

Oliver Haslam | 1 week ago

iOS 26 brings big changes to Music, Maps, and Wallet

Apple has announced a raft of new services updates, including some for Lyrics Translation for Apple Music, Visited Places on Apple Maps, and more, all arriving with iOS 26 in the fall.

Oliver Haslam | 1 week ago

Apple TV+ takes top spot for quality programming for the 4th year running

At WWDC 2025, Apple made it clear that the Apple TV+ streaming service has taken the top spot for the best quality programming for the fourth year running.

Oliver Haslam | 1 week ago

Epomaker Split65 keyboard review: A unique design that will split opinion

In a world of many "samey" Mac mechanical keyboards, the Epomaker Split65 stands out. It features a split design that's supposedly more ergonomic, but not everyone will actually be able to type with it.

Oliver Haslam | 2 weeks ago

Innocn 49Q1R 49-inch OLED monitor review: A display confused by some strange compromises

The Innocn 49-inch OLED ultrawide monitor is an eye-catching monitor, and I'm a big fan. But some concerns may mean that Mac owners should choose something else.

Oliver Haslam | 4 weeks ago

Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Dock Review: 14 ports and future-proofing for power users at a price

Thunderbolt 5 docks are new to a forward-thinking market. For Mac power users, this dock has a lot to offer — but at a price that'll make you wince.

Oliver Haslam | 1 month ago

GameSir Tarantula Pro review: A solid controller with a funky party trick

I've used a lot of game controllers on my Mac and other platforms, but I've never seen one like this. GameSir fixed the controller layout problem by letting you change the Tarantula Pro's on the fly.

Oliver Haslam | 1 month ago

Satechi Qi2 Trio 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad review: A cable-busting marvel

Like a lot of people, I have an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and some AirPods — and they all need to be charged. Normally, that means three cables and three AC outlets, but that doesn't have to be the case.

Oliver Haslam | 2 months ago

Netgear Orbi RBK973 review: Premium Wi-Fi 7 for when money is no object

The more people you have in your home, the more iPhones and other devices connect to your network. Netgear's premium Wi-Fi 7 mesh system offers everything you could need and more but for an eye-watering price.

Oliver Haslam | 2 months ago

UltraHuman Ring Air review: Fitness tracking on your finger

The world of the smart ring is a relatively new one, especially when compared to smartwatches.

Oliver Haslam | 3 months ago

Bose Ultra Open wireless earbuds review: Great, but buy AirPods instead

For the last few months now I've been using Apple's (AirPods 4 (ANC), but alongside those, I've been testing another pair of wireless earbuds as well. The Bose Ultra Open earbuds are expensive and weird, and I kinda love them — but you probably shouldn't buy them.

Oliver Haslam | 3 months ago

GameSir Cyclone 2 controller review: My new go-to Mac and iPad gaming companion

If you want to play games on your iPhone or iPad, you're going to need a game controller, and the same is obvious for the Mac. GameSir's Cyclone 2 might be my favorite, thanks to a familiar feel and some notable features.

Oliver Haslam | 4 months ago

AirPods 4 - four-month review: The best Apple earbuds for most people

When Apple released not one but two different versions of its new AirPods 4 in September of 2024 it changed the landscape of the company's lineup. And it might just have been a stroke of genius.

Oliver Haslam | 4 months ago

Apple Watch Series 10 three-month review: Iterative isn't a bad word

The Apple Watch Series 10 has been on my wrist for three months now and it's clear that it's the best smartwatch Apple ever made. But that doesn't mean there aren't things that a future Series 11 could do better.

Oliver Haslam | 5 months ago

How we work: Oliver Haslam's MacBook Pro-powered setup

While Oliver works from his home office most days, having the setup powered by a 16-inch MacBook Pro means he can work from just about anywhere.

Oliver Haslam | 5 months ago

iPad mini 7 two-month review: Now I get it

Two months of usage later, the iPad mini 7 is still a great compact media and gaming tablet, though there are certainly some areas for improvement.

Oliver Haslam | 5 months ago

Apple's iPhone 17 Slim is a wrongheaded approach that ignores what people really want

Rumors continue to swirl that Apple will launch a new iPhone 17 Slim in 2025. Why does Apple think anyone wants it?

Oliver Haslam | 6 months ago

How to use the new iOS 18 iPhone Control Center

The iPhone Control Center is a feature that hadn't changed all that much in recent years, but iOS 18 brings with it some big improvements. Here's how to get the most out of it.

Oliver Haslam | 1 month ago

Apple Vision Pro's ultra-wide Mac display mirroring is the killer app spatial computing needs

With the release of visionOS 2.2, Apple will add support for ultra-wide displays when mirroring a Mac's display. And it might just be the Apple Vision Pro killer app I've been waiting for.

Oliver Haslam | 7 months ago

How to use the Apple Maps Library feature in iOS 18

Apple's iOS 18 update includes a Maps Library feature for all of your saved and pinned locations to live, making them easier to find later. Here's how to use it on your iPhone.

Oliver Haslam | 2 months ago

M4 24-inch iMac vs M3 24-inch iMac compared -- Apple's iconic Mac gets a speed boost

Apple's refreshed M4 24-inch iMac sports a fast chip, but that isn't the only reason to upgrade. Here's how the hot new model compares to the year-old M3 iMac that it replaces.

Oliver Haslam | 7 months ago

My Apple Watch-fueled fitness journey -- how hardware and software are helping me fix my health

My health is something that I haven't always done a great job of protecting. That changes now thanks to an Apple Watch Series 10 and a swathe of supporting software and hardware.

Oliver Haslam | 7 months ago

Apple's M4 Mac event will be a week of daily press releases and I'm here for it

Apple has confirmed that it will announce new Macs during a week-long event starting October 28. It isn't the first time it's taken this route, and I'm absolutely here for it.

Oliver Haslam | 7 months ago

How to use the new text effects in Messages on iPhone with iOS 18

Apple's iOS 18 software update brought plenty of new features, including to the Messages app. The addition of cool new text effects gives iPhone owners new ways to communicate and they're surprisingly easy to use.

Oliver Haslam | 2 months ago