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
Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of tvOS 18 to Developers
Apple today seeded the sixth beta of the upcoming tvOS 18 refresh to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a week after the fifth beta came out.
Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 18 update by opting in to the beta through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A registered developer account is required.
tvOS 18 adds an InSight feature to the TV app, and it is...
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Apple Requiring Patreon to Use In-App Purchase and Pay 30% Fee for Memberships
Patreon today confirmed upcoming changes to its iOS app, which will see fees for new subscriptions go up because Apple is enforcing its App Store rules on digital purchases. Apple is requiring Patreon to adopt the in-app purchase system, a process that Patreon started at the beginning of the year.
In January 2024, Patreon started using in-app purchases and paying Apple a 30 percent fee on...
iOS 18 Photos App: All the New Features and Design Updates
The Photos app redesign has been one of the most controversial changes that Apple made in iOS 18, and Apple has made several updates during the beta testing process. There is an entirely new unified look for the Photos app compared to iOS 17, along with some neat new features.
This guide aggregates everything different with the iOS 18 Photos app, and it is up to date with Apple's latest...
Review: Scosche's Modular BaseLynx 2.0 is Great for Multi-Device Charging
For people who have multiple devices to charge or who want a family charging hub, Scosche makes a BaseLynx modular charging kit that can be added to and upgraded as needed. The Baselynx has been around since 2020, but an updated 2.0 version came out last year with MagSafe support and Apple Watch fast charging.
There are multiple BaseLynx 2.0 components that can be purchased separately or in...
Apple Watch SE 3: Would You Buy a Plastic Watch?
Apple is working on a third-generation version of the Apple Watch SE, and it could launch as soon as 2024. Recent rumors suggest that Apple could make a major design change for the device - a swap to plastic.
The first and second-generation Apple Watch SE models have an aluminum casing and are modeled after the aluminum Apple Watch. Apple used to call these the "Sport" models because of...
Apple Maps on Web Now Supports Firefox Browser
Apple updated its Apple Maps on the web feature to add support for the Firefox browser this week. Firefox users on Mac, PC, and iPad can now visit Apple Maps on the web, and the site works as intended.
Prior to yesterday, attempting to visit the Apple Maps website popped up an error message that the Firefox browser was not supported. Apple's support document for its web-based Maps feature...
Epic Games and Spotify Say Apple's Latest DMA Changes Are 'Illegal' and 'Deliberately Confusing'
Apple updated its Digital Markets Act compliance plan in the European Union today, making changes related to external linking. Developers are now free to direct users to non-App Store purchase options for in-app content such as subscriptions, with no restrictions or control over the messaging to customers.
Apple made the update to comply with the European Commission's objection to its...
Nanoleaf Launches EXPO Smart LED Display Cases
Smart lighting company Nanoleaf today announced the launch of the EXPO Smart LED Display Case, a new product that it is debuting in partnership with design studio Fantaqi.
The EXPO has built-in multi-color lighting that highlights sneakers, figurines, or other collectibles. Each EXPO Case is made from ABS resin, and the cases are modular, so you can use several together with unique lighting...
Instagram Now Allows Up to 20 Photos and Videos for Carousel Posts
Instagram today expanded the number of photos and videos that can be added to a single carousel post, reports The Verge. Standard grid posts have long been limited to a total of 10 images and videos, but the limit has now doubled.
On Instagram, carousel posts allow users to "photo dump" multiple photos and videos at one time, and a user's followers can use swipe gestures to view all of them. ...
Apple Loosens App Store External Linking Rules and Changes Fee Structure in European Union
Apple is today announcing some updates to its Digital Markets Act compliance plan in the European Union, with changes to external linking that give developers more freedom to direct customers to non-App Store purchase options and sales.
EU developers that are operating under the new App Store business terms or the prior App Store purchase terms can update their apps to communicate and...
Should I Upgrade to iPhone 16 for iOS 18 Apple Intelligence?
iOS 18's exciting Apple Intelligence functionality won't work on the majority of iPhones due to processing power requirements, so you might be wondering if it's worth upgrading to an iPhone 16 model to get access. That answer is going to vary for everyone based on budget and desire for the latest features, but we have some context that might help you make a decision.
iOS 18 Apple...
Returns of Humane AI Pin Outpacing Sales
Late last year, former Apple designer Imran Chaudhri and former Apple software manager Bethany Bongiorno launched one of the first AI wearables under their Humane brand. The $699 Humane AI pin did not go over well, and many reviews criticized its poor performance.
Humane is continuing to struggle, and now, returns are outpacing sales. According to The Verge, more AI pins were returned than...
Disney Eliminating Disney+ Password Sharing Starting in September
Disney plans start seriously cracking down on password sharing for the Disney+ streaming service in September, Disney CEO Bob Iger said in during today's earnings call (via The Verge).
Iger said that Disney would begin eliminating password sharing "in earnest" next month. Disney has actually been talking about getting rid of password sharing since last September, but the timeline has shifted ...
Reddit CEO Suggests Some Subreddits Could Be Paywalled
Social network Reddit could monetize by tucking some subreddits behind paywalls, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman suggested during the company's Tuesday earnings call (via Engadget).
Huffman said that Reddit plans to "unlock the door" for subreddits that could have "exclusive content or private areas."I think the existing, altruistic, free version of Reddit will continue to exist and grow and thrive ...
With the Google Antitrust Ruling, Will Apple Build a Search Engine?
Earlier this week, a federal court ruled that Google's lucrative default search engine deal with Apple violates antitrust law. Google plans to appeal the decision and the court hasn't provided insight into how it plans to address Google's monopoly, but there is a chance Google will no longer be able to pay to be the default search engine on Apple devices.
Google's Payments to Apple
For many ...
Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 With Bug Fixes
Apple today released macOS Sonoma 14.6.1, a minor update to the macOS Sonoma operating system that Apple launched last year. macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 comes a week after the release of macOS Sonoma 14.6, an update that added security fixes.
The macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 update can be downloaded for free on eligible Macs by opening up System Settings and going to the Software Update section. Apple has...
Apple Releases iOS 17.6.1 With Advanced Data Protection Bug Fix
Apple today released iOS 17.6.1 and iPadOS 17.6.1, minor updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 operating system updates that came out last year. Apple is making iOS 17.6.1 and iPadOS 17.6.1 available a week after the launch of iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6.
iOS 17.6.1 and iPadOS 17.6.1 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update....
Top 5 New Messages Features in iOS 18
Apple is adding several new features to the iPhone Messages app in iOS 18, and there are some updates that are going to change the way you use the Messages app. Here are the top five changes to look forward to in iOS 18, which is launching in September.
Send Later
With Send Later, you can schedule an iMessage to be sent to someone at a later time and date. Someone have a birthday coming...
Apple Arcade to Gain NFL Retro Bowl '25, Monster Train+, and Puzzle Sculpt
The Apple Arcade gaming service is set to gain three new games in September, including NFL Retro Bowl '25, an NFL and NFLPA-licensed relaunch of the popular Retro Bowl game that initially came out in 2020.
NFL Retro Bowl '25 lets NFL fans create their own football dynasty by selecting their favorite NFL teams and players to manage. The game focuses on roster management and game strategies,...
Aqara Launches New HomeKit-Compatible Presence Sensor
Aqara today introduced a new Presence Sensor that is designed to keep smart home products like lights turned on when someone is in the room. The Presence Sensor FP1E uses Zigbee, but it is able to connect to HomeKit and other smart home platforms through an Aqara Matter bridge.
The Presence Sensor FP1E uses millimeter wave technology to detect even minute human movements for prompt presence...
