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Technology journalism,
analysis, and podcasting
that defines the conversation.
Senior Editor at MacRumors and freelance content creator. Co-host of The MacRumors Show podcast. Commentary for BBC News, Al Jazeera, CBS, and more. Based in Hertfordshire, England.
About
London, United Kingdom
Hartley Charlton is a British writer, editor, and media figure working where technology, media, and contemporary taste converge. Educated at the University of Nottingham, where he graduated with First Class Honours in History, his work is characterised by clarity, precision, and a strong editorial instinct for the stories that define the industry.
His writing, analysis, and commentary have appeared across international platforms including MacRumors, BBC News, Al Jazeera, and CBS. He is a co-host and producer of The MacRumors Show — a top-ranked technology podcast with a global audience.
Featured on Techmeme's leaderboards, cited by leading blogs including Daring Fireball, and photographed by Getty Images. Beyond journalism, he is building toward a future in long-form writing, and works as a freelance writer and editor with clients across the UK, the US, and beyond.
Portfolio
Apple Park · California
Journalism & Editorial
Senior editorial work at one of the world's most widely read Apple-focused publications. Daily news and analysis — with a vast readership spanning consumers and industry professionals worldwide.
Apple Podcasts Studio · California
Podcast
Co-host and producer of The MacRumors Show—weekly commentary on Apple's product strategy, ecosystem, and the industry conversations worth having. Recorded on-site at Apple Park, Cupertino during WWDC 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Culver City, Los Angeles
Writing & Academia
Academic article published in Diacronie. Studi di Storia Contemporanea (2023)—peer-reviewed original research on British history drawing on innovative new approaches to a formative period. Featured on Techmeme's industry leaderboard, cited by major sites such as Daring Fireball, and directed brand strategy for clients such as Qmuli and Carpe Noctum.
The MacRumors Show · WWDC 2025 · Apple Park, Cupertino
Writing
Senior Editor at MacRumors—one of the world's most-read Apple publications online—with daily news, analysis, and long-form digital journalism reaching a global readership of millions. Bylines in The Daily Mirror across print and digital. Original research published in Diacronie, an international peer-reviewed journal of contemporary history. Also written for the blogs of Secure Data Recovery, Eltima Software, and a number of other companies and publications.
Media
Cited by BBC News, the world's largest news organisation. Quoted in ICONIC by Jonathan Zufi, the definitive visual history of Apple. Featured on Al Jazeera English and CBS News, broadcast to global audiences. Multiple appearances on Straight Arrow News—including debate segments alongside equity research analysts—and contributor to Teachers TV. Featured in Apple: The Trillion Dollar Betrayal (Enderley Pictures, 2021)—RTS Award nominated, screened at Reus International and Tiburon Film Festivals—and in videos by major YouTubers.
Freelance
Working with publications, brands, and individuals as a freelance writer and editor. Having delivered work for clients across the UK, the US, and beyond—including technology publications, a UK national newspaper, and international companies—Hartley offers clear, considered content and a distinctive perspective. Sharp technology coverage, editorial support, or writing that distils complex ideas into compelling prose.
Previous clients include
SecureData · Typecase · Navshot · Eltima · Qmuli · Pixelbears Limited · British America Corporation · The Comment · Paddl
Production
Co-host and producer of The MacRumors Show—a weekly technology podcast with global reach. On-site at Apple Park for WWDC 2023, 2024, and 2025, recording live from one of the world's most closely watched technology events. Guest on multiple independent podcasts and production consultant to independent media.
On-camera for Apple: The Trillion Dollar Betrayal (Enderley Pictures, 2021)—RTS nominated, screened at Reus International and Tiburon Film Festivals. Live broadcast for CBS News and Al Jazeera English; pre-recorded for Straight Arrow News and Bull or Bear. Grounded in the full production pipeline—with editing credits for Qmuli, one of London's leading advertising production companies, and Carpe Noctum—from post-production through to distribution and creative direction. Present on the festival and screening circuit across London and Los Angeles—Amazon Prime Video's KOL press screenings for My Fault: London in Culver City and The Man in the High Castle in London, and on the programming team at Beeston Film Festival, reviewing submissions from over 60 countries.
Events
Regularly in the room on both sides of the Atlantic. Present at Apple Park in Cupertino for WWDC in 2023, 2024, and 2025—recording The MacRumors Show podcast live on-site—and for Apple's 50th anniversary celebrations in 2026. The Battersea Power Station store opening in London. On the floor of CES in Las Vegas, with access to Samsung First Look, LG Showcase, Pepcom, Showstoppers, and more. And beyond the technology circuit: entertainment press screenings and creator milestones in Los Angeles—a presence that spans Silicon Valley, Las Vegas, Hollywood, and home in the UK.
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Open to freelance writing and editing commissions, editorial and production consultation, and press or media enquiries.
For MacRumors enquiries or tip-offs, email hartley@macrumors.com.