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Juli is the Managing Editor at MacRumors, and has been covering Apple news and rumors since 2010. She oversees MacRumors' guides, roundups, how tos, reviews, and giveaways in addition to covering daily news. Her work is regularly highlighted on Techmeme and cited by tech publications and news sites.

She is a voracious reader, cinephile, gardener, and gamer, and she resides in California with her carnivorous plants. Juli can be reached at juli@macrumors.com or on Twitter.

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10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your New Apple Watch

Sunday December 26, 2021 6:00 am PST by
For MacRumors readers who just got a new Apple Watch for the holidays, we've created a list of 10 useful tips and tricks that you won't want to miss in order to get the most out of your new watch, whether you're new to Apple Watch entirely or upgrading from an earlier version. Apple Watch Basics New to the Apple Watch? We have some how-tos for beginners that will walk you through setup...
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10 Things You Need to Know About Your New iPad

Saturday December 25, 2021 9:00 am PST by
It's just after the December holidays, and many people may have received an iPad as a gift. If that's you and you're new to the ‌iPad‌ or this is your first update in some time, make sure to check out the tips below to get the most out of your tablet, whether it's an iPad mini, ‌iPad‌, iPad Air, or iPad Pro. Basic Tips for Beginners If you're brand new to the ‌iPad‌, we have some basic articles ...
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Six Useful Tips for New AirPods Owners

Saturday December 25, 2021 6:00 am PST by
Just get a new set of AirPods for Christmas? If so, we've rounded up a handy list of tips, tricks, and features that you might not know about to get you acquainted with your new earbuds. First, if you are new to AirPods entirely, we have a long list of basic tips on how to use your AirPods. AirPods Basics How to Set Up and Connect Your New AirPods How to Change the Name of Your...
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Some Apple Watch Users Experiencing Charging Issues After Updating to watchOS 8.3

Wednesday December 22, 2021 1:34 pm PST by
A number of Apple Watch Series 7 owners have been experiencing issues with charging after updating to the latest watchOS 8.3 software, according to reports on the MacRumors forums, Reddit, and the Apple Support Communities. Many of the complaints are related to third-party Apple Watch chargers, with users finding that these devices no longer work to charge their Apple Watches. From Reddit:Upd...
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Apple Exec Explains Why You Should Use Apple Maps

Wednesday December 22, 2021 12:11 pm PST by
Apple Maps Product Lead David Dorn and Design Lead Meg Frost recently did an interview with CNN to explain the ‌Apple Maps‌ features that were introduced with the iOS 15 update and to explain why iPhone users should choose ‌Apple Maps‌ over other mapping apps like Google and Waze. According to Dorn, there are three major reasons why ‌Apple Maps‌ is the best choice. Apple is making serious...
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Review: Twinkly's HomeKit-Compatible String Lights Are Perfect for the Holidays

Wednesday December 22, 2021 5:51 am PST by
Twinkly has been making smartphone-controlled string lights and decorations for some time now, but earlier this fall, the company added HomeKit integration to all of its Generation II devices, allowing them to be controlled with Siri voice commands and the Home app in addition to the Twinkly app. Second-generation Twinkly devices have been available since 2019, so this ‌HomeKit‌ update applies ...
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Zillow Adds FaceTime SharePlay Feature for Collectively Browsing Homes

Tuesday December 21, 2021 1:01 pm PST by
Zillow today added SharePlay integration to its iOS app, allowing iPhone and iPad users to browse through home and apartment listings with their friends, family, or real estate agent using FaceTime. According to Zillow, "Americans love to Zillow surf," and the ‌FaceTime‌ update is designed to make exploring the Zillow app with others easier and "a lot more fun." After initiating a ‌FaceTime‌...
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DuckDuckGo Working on Privacy-Focused Desktop Browser for Mac

Tuesday December 21, 2021 11:17 am PST by
Popular privacy-first web browser DuckDuckGo is developing a dedicated desktop browser that will be available on the Mac, the company announced today in a year-end wrap-up article. DuckDuckGo already offers a browser option that's available on mobile devices, and when it launches, the desktop browser will offer a similar experience. The DuckDuckGo desktop browser will have "robust privacy ...
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Muscle Car Owner Targeted With Hidden AirTag Placed by Thieves

Tuesday December 21, 2021 8:02 am PST by
Michigan resident John Nelson claims that he was recently targeted by car thieves who hid one of Apple's AirTags in his vehicle, a 2018 Dodge Charger. According to a Fox 2 Detroit report, Nelson visited the Great Lakes Crossing shopping center in Auburn Hills, where he spent about two hours. After departing, he got a notification on his phone that informed him he was being tracked by an...
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Apple's Updated 3D Maps With Custom Landmarks Available in Philadelphia

Monday December 20, 2021 1:11 pm PST by
Apple recently rolled out its updated 3D mapping experience in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, according to both Apple's iOS 15 features page and reports on Twitter. With the launch of iOS 15 in September, Apple introduced an updated Apple Maps experience with 3D maps that feature additional detail and custom-designed landmarks in select cities. At launch, the updated Maps app was limited to...
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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 137 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Monday December 20, 2021 12:28 pm PST by
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari. ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release 137 includes bug fixes and performance improvements for Web Inspector, CSS, JavaScript, WebAssembly,...
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Apple Seeds First Public Betas of iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3

Monday December 20, 2021 9:10 am PST by
Apple today seeded first betas of upcoming iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 updates to public beta testers, with the new software coming a few days after the launch of the first developer betas and a week after the release of iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2. iOS and iPadOS 15.3 can be downloaded over the air after the proper profile from Apple's public beta testing website has been installed on an iPhone...
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Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 to Developers

Friday December 17, 2021 12:16 pm PST by
Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the new software coming four days after the launch of iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2. iOS and iPadOS 15.3 can be downloaded through the Apple Developer Center or over the air after the proper profile has been installed on an iPhone or an iPad. iOS 15.3 leaked earlier today...
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Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 8.4 to Developers

Friday December 17, 2021 12:15 pm PST by
Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming watchOS 8.4 beta to developers for testing purposes, with the new software coming four days after the release of watchOS 8.3. To install watchOS 8.4, developers will need to download the configuration profile from the Apple Developer Center. Once installed, ‌‌‌‌watchOS 8‌‌‌‌ can be downloaded through the dedicated Apple Watch...
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Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 15.3 to Developers

Friday December 17, 2021 12:14 pm PST by
Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming tvOS 15.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming four days after the release of tvOS 15.2. Developers can download the new tvOS 15.3 beta by downloading a profile onto the ‌Apple TV‌ using Xcode. tvOS updates are often minor in scale, focusing on under-the-hood bug fixes and improvements rather than major...
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2022 iMac Pro Rumor List: Everything We Know Summarized

Friday December 17, 2021 8:31 am PST by
The 24-inch iMac got a major refresh in 2021, and in 2022, it's the larger 27-inch ‌iMac‌'s turn to get a design overhaul. We've been sharing "‌iMac‌ Pro" rumors for a few months now, and today, we have a quick rundown of everything we might see in one bite-sized article and highlight video. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Feature List 27-inch display Mini-LED...
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MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Leather City Backpack From Harber London

Friday December 17, 2021 8:01 am PST by
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Harber London to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a City Backpack that's perfect for holding a MacBook Pro and other Apple gear. Priced at $513, the City Backpack can accommodate a 13 to 16-inch laptop in the dedicated laptop compartment, so it works with even Apple's largest 16-inch machine. There's also a built-in tablet pocket that's...
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MacBook Pro Owners Noticing Smoother ProMotion Safari Scrolling After Installing macOS Monterey 12.2

Thursday December 16, 2021 1:21 pm PST by
A number of 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro owners that have a machine with ProMotion support are reporting seeing smoother Safari scrolling and performance since installing the macOS 12.2 beta, suggesting ProMotion support is finally working as intended. After upgrading, multiple MacRumors forum members have said that ProMotion is functional and has improved the Safari experience on their...
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Apple Building Chip Team to Bring More Wireless Component Production In-House

Thursday December 16, 2021 9:30 am PST by
Apple is creating a new office that will focus on wireless chip production as the company works to bring more of its chip development in-house, reports Bloomberg. Apple is hiring a few dozen engineers for an office in Southern California to develop components that may eventually replace parts that are currently sourced from companies like Broadcom, Skyworks, and Qualcomm. The office is...
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Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS Monterey 12.2 to Developers

Thursday December 16, 2021 9:17 am PST by
Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming macOS Monterey 12.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the new software coming shortly after the release of macOS Monterey 12.1. Registered developers can download the beta through the Apple Developer Center and after the appropriate profile is installed, betas will be available through the Software Update mechanism in System...