Juli Clover
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.
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.
Juli Clover's Articles
Uma Thurman to Star in Upcoming Apple TV+ Drama 'Suspicion'
Apple has picked up a new drama series called "Suspicion" for Apple TV+, which will feature well-known actress Uma Thurman in a starring role. "Suspicion" is described as a "high-paced thriller" about the kidnapping of the 21-year-old son of a prominent American businesswoman, which is the role Thurman will take on.Twenty-one-year-old Leo's abduction from a large, upmarket hotel in central...
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Logitech Launches New POWERED 3-in-1 Dock for Wirelessly Charging iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch
Logitech today debuted a new series of POWERED wireless charging options, which includes a POWERED Stand, a POWERED Pad, and a POWERED 3-in-1 dock for charging iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Priced at $129.99, Logitech's POWERED Wireless Charging 3-in-1 Dock is a compact charger that accommodates an iPhone in an upright charging position alongside a charging space for AirPods, AirPods...
Apple Postpones Alleged March Product Event Amid Coronavirus Restrictions
Apple is postponing a March event that would have seen the introduction of new products like the low-cost iPhone and iPad Pro with triple-lens camera setup, according to a source at Apple that spoke to Cult of Mac. Apple allegedly became "concerned" about bringing people together at Apple Park for the event, said to be planned for late March. There was a rumor in February suggesting Apple...
Five Mac Apps Worth Checking Out - March 2020
Apps designed for the Mac don't typically receive as much attention as apps designed for iPhones and iPads, so we have a series here at MacRumors that highlights useful and interesting Mac apps that are worth checking out. This month's picks are all about making your life easier. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Tab Space ($0.99) - Tab Space is a handy little...
Apple Seeds Fifth Betas of iOS and iPadOS 13.4 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]
Apple today seeded the fifth betas of upcoming iOS and iPadOS 13.4 updates to developers, one week after the release of the fourth betas and more than a month after the release of iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1. iOS and iPadOS 13.4 can be downloaded from the Apple Developer center or over the air once the proper developer profile has been installed. On the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro...
Apple Seeds Fifth Beta of Upcoming macOS Catalina 10.15.4 Update to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]
Apple today seeded the fifth beta of an upcoming macOS 10.15.4 update to developers for testing purposes, one week after seeding the fourth beta and over a month after releasing macOS Catalina 10.15.3. The macOS Catalina beta can be downloaded using the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences after installing the proper software from the Developer Center. macOS...
Apple Seeds Fifth Beta of Upcoming tvOS 13.4 Update to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]
Apple today seeded the fifth beta of an upcoming tvOS 13.4 update to developers for testing purposes, one week after seeding the fourth beta and over a month after the release of tvOS 13.3.1. Designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models, the tvOS 13.4 developer beta can be downloaded onto the Apple TV using a profile that's installed using Xcode. tvOS updates are typically ...
Apple Shares Trailer for Upcoming Animated Apple TV+ Series 'Central Park'
Apple today shared a trailer for "Central Park," an animated musical comedy that's coming to Apple TV+ on May 29. Created by Loren Bouchard, known for "Bob's Burgers," the new series follows a family of caretakers who live and work in Central Park, end up saving the park, and the world. Apple has already ordered 26 episodes of the show, split into two 13-episode seasons. Season 1...
Santa Clara County Bans All Gatherings of 1000+ People After Coronavirus Death
The County of Santa Clara's Public Health Department today issued a mandatory order that requires all mass gatherings of 1,000 or more people in Santa Clara County to be canceled. Santa Clara County includes cities like Cupertino, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and San Jose, and it is the county where Apple's two main campuses are located along with many of its satellite offices. Last week,...
Apple Developing Fitness App for iOS 14 That Lets You Download Guided Workout Videos
Apple appears to be working on a new fitness app for iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple TV that is designed to let users download guided fitness-related videos that will walk them through various workouts. Icons representing some of the exercises that will be available in the fitness app The app, which is codenamed "Seymour," may be named Fit or Fitness when it is released. Apple appears to be...
iOS 14 Features New OCR Capabilities That Will Convert Handwritten Text From Apple Pencil Into Typed Text
iOS 14 may include a new PencilKit feature that will allow you to handwrite text in any text input field using Apple Pencil, with the handwritten content then converted into standard text before it's sent. So, for example, you might be able to tap into a Messages text field with the Apple Pencil, hand write a message to someone, have it automatically converted to a more easily readable...
Facebook Testing Cross-Posting Stories to Instagram
Facebook is testing a new feature that would allow Facebook Stories to be cross-posted to Instagram Stories, reports TechCrunch. Right now, Instagram Stories can be shared to Facebook Stories, but the reverse is not possible. The new option would allow Stories to be shared interchangeably from one platform to another. Jane Manchun Wong, who often digs into unreleased features in social...
Sensor Tower Secretly Collecting Data From VPN and Ad-Blocking Apps on iOS and Android
Sensor Tower, an analytics platform that aggregates data on app downloads and usage for developers, has been secretly collecting data from millions of Android and iOS users who have installed popular VPN and ad-blocking apps, reports Buzzfeed News. Luna VPN, one of the VPN apps owned by Sensor Tower that asked users to install an enterprise certificate These apps, which are owned by Sensor...
Apple Giving Retail Workers Experiencing Coronavirus Symptoms Unlimited Sick Leave
Along with allowing corporate employees to work from home for the next week, Apple has also told its hourly and retail employees that it is providing unlimited sick leave to those experiencing coronavirus symptoms. Apple's hourly employees, which includes retail staff, are not required to submit a doctor's note if time off is required, according to details obtained by 9to5Mac. Apple's new...
Today at Apple Sessions in Seattle and San Francisco Bay Areas Canceled Due to Coronavirus
Apple has canceled all of its Today at Apple sessions in Apple retail locations in Seattle and the San Francisco Bay Area, two of the places in the United States that are seeing some of the worst coronavirus outbreaks. Searching for Today at Apple sessions in the SF Bay Area or around Seattle provides results that say there are currently no classes available. Apple has also canceled all...
Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Apple Confirms That It's Okay to Clean Your iPhone With Disinfectant
Apple today updated its support document on cleaning Apple products with new information that confirms it's okay to to use a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes for the purpose of cleaning germs from your devices. Prior to now, Apple's cleaning guidelines have recommended against all cleaners, warning that the chemicals have the potential to damage the oleophobic...
Expanded Mouse Cursor Support Coming to iPadOS 14 Alongside New Smart Keyboards With Trackpads
Apple in iPadOS 13 introduced support for external mice as an Accessibility feature, and in iPadOS 14, Apple is set to expand cursor support to make using a mouse or a trackpad on iPadOS similar to using a mouse or trackpad on the Mac. A mockup of a Smart Keyboard with Trackpad Apple is rumored to be working on a Smart Keyboard for the iPad Pro that includes a trackpad that will work with...
Apple Watch Series 6 and watchOS 7 to Feature Watch Face Sharing, Parental Controls and More
Along with the ability to detect blood oxygen saturation, the Apple Watch Series 6 and watchOS 7 are also expected to bring new watch faces, watch face sharing capabilities, and more. In a new report out today that's based on code found in leaked iOS 14 snippets, 9to5Mac shares upcoming Apple Watch features. Share Your Face - watchOS 7 will allow users to share specific watch face...
Apple Launches Repair Program for Blank Screen Issue Affecting Third-Generation iPad Air
Apple today launched a repair program for third-generation iPad Air models that are affected by a bug that can cause the screen to go suddenly and permanently blank. Apple has determined that, under certain circumstances, the screen on a limited number of iPad Air (3rd generation) devices may go blank permanently. A brief flicker or flash may appear before the screen goes blank.Apple says that ...
SXSW 2020 Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
South by Southwest (SXSW), a major annual event that features film festivals, interactive media, music festivals, and conferences, has been canceled, the city of Austin announced today. SXSW was set to take place from March 13 to March 22. Austin has declared a health emergency, and SXSW has been canceled on the advice of local health experts who have warned that it could cause COVID-19 to...
