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 TV Pluribus Star Rhea Seehorn to Answer Questions as Carol Sturka in Reddit AMA
Apple is continuing to promote its latest Apple TV series Pluribus in creative ways. Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn is participating in an in-character "Ask Me Anything" thread on Reddit, and she'll be answering questions as Carol Sturka starting at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time or 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time tomorrow.
Carol Sturka is the main character in Pluribus. She's the author of the Winds of Wycaro...
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ChatGPT Group Chats Now Available Worldwide
OpenAI today announced the worldwide rollout of group chats in ChatGPT, allowing multiple people to collaborate with ChatGPT in a shared conversation. OpenAI started testing group chats with a small number of people last week, but the feedback was positive so it is now expanding the feature to everyone.
With group chats, ChatGPT users can create a shared conversation space and invite...
Google Launches Nano Banana Pro AI Image Generator With Improved Text Capabilities
Google today announced the launch of Nano Banana Pro, an image generation model that is a followup to the Nano Banana model that came out earlier this year. Nano Banana Pro is built on Gemini 3 Pro, Google's latest and most advanced AI model.
Google says that Nano Banana Pro is the best model for generating images with correctly rendered and legible text, from a short tagline to a long...
Will Apple Kill Google's Surprise Android to iPhone AirDrop Interoperability?
Earlier today, Google made a surprise announcement that the Quick Share file transfer feature on Pixel 10 smartphones was able to work with AirDrop, enabling first-party file sharing between Android devices and Apple devices.
Typically, Apple and Google work together on cross-platform features, but it turns out that Apple had no involvement this time. Google created the Quick Share to...
iPhone Users Can Now AirDrop Files to Android Devices
Google today announced a new cross-platform feature that allows for file sharing between iPhone and Android users. With AirDrop on the iPhone and QuickShare on Pixel 10 devices, there is a new file transfer function available.
The file sharing option works on Apple devices that include iPhone, iPad, and Mac, along with the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Fold....
Matter 1.5 Launches With Camera Support
The Connectivity Standards Alliance that counts Apple as a member today released Matter 1.5, the latest version of the cross-platform smart home standard. Matter 1.5 includes support for cameras, closures, and soil sensors, along with updated energy management capabilities.
Matter 1.5 will allow for Matter-enabled cameras without custom APIs or integrations. Matter cameras support live...
12th-Generation iPad: Release Date, Specs, and Everything We Know About Apple's 2026 Budget Tablet
Apple is working on a 12th-generation iPad, and plans to update the most affordable tablet in the iPad lineup next spring. It's not going to be a major update, but if you're planning a purchase, you might want to wait for the newest model.
Design
There are no rumors of an updated design for the 12th-generation iPad, so it will likely have the same 11-inch edge-to-edge display with Touch ID...
Here Are All the States That Support Digital Driver's Licenses in the iPhone Wallet App
There are now 13 states that have added support for storing a driver's license or ID in the Apple Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch, with more to come.
States With iPhone Digital ID Support
Arizona
California
Colorado
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois
Iowa
Maryland
Montana
New Mexico
North Dakota
Ohio
West Virginia
Arizona, Maryland, and Colorado were...
TikTok Adds Toggle to Limit AI Content in For You Feed
TikTok today announced that it will let users limit the amount of AI-generated content that they see in their feeds. There will be a new AI content control toggle in the Manage Topics section of TikTok, with a slider for adjusting the AI content in the For You feed.
TikTok's Manage Topics section allows users to adjust the content that they see across categories like Dance, Sports, Current...
Google Maps Getting Gemini AI Tips, EV Charger Predictions, and Anonymous Reviews
Google today announced several new features that are coming to the Google Maps app, including Gemini-powered tips, trending places, and estimates on EV charger availability.
When searching for places in the Google Maps app like restaurants or hotels, there's now a "Know Before You Go" section that's powered by Gemini. The section provides tips on what to expect, pulling information from user ...
Europe Wants to Cut Down on Annoying GDPR Cookie Pop-Ups
The European Commission (EC) today announced a new digital package that relaxes some of the rules implemented with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that has protected European consumers since 2018.
Part of the change to the GDPR includes a modernization of cookie rules that should result in fewer pop-up cookie agreements on websites. The EC says that users will be able to...
T-Mobile Won't Offer Free Apple TV Subscription Anymore
T-Mobile's Apple TV On Us promotion is ending, and T-Mobile has been informing customers that access to the Apple TV streaming service will no longer be free starting on January 1, 2026.
Going forward, T-Mobile subscribers with a higher-tier plan like Experience More, Experience Beyond, Go5G Plus, Magenta Plus, and more can get discounted access to Apple TV, but will need to pay a $3 per...
Friday Night Baseball Will Continue on Apple TV
Apple TV subscribers will continue to have access to two Friday Night Major League Baseball games for the 2026 to 2028 seasons, Major League Baseball said today.
There were rumors that Apple would both abandon and expand MLB coverage, but that information turned out to be inaccurate. Apple's deal with MLB remains the same, despite new rights agreements that MLB has established with Netflix,...
Apple Pay Promo Offers $5 Off Fandango Movie Tickets Today
Fandango is offering an "Apple Pay Wednesday" promotion that discounts movie tickets by $5 when making a purchase with Apple Pay in the Fandango app or on the Fandango website. Customers will need to use the promo code APPLEPAYWED when checking out to get the deal.
The discount can be used for tickets at any theater that supports Fandango, and at any date and time, so purchases do not have...
Apple CEO Tim Cook Attends White House Dinner With Saudi Crown Prince
Apple CEO Tim Cook attended a White House dinner that U.S. President Donald Trump arranged for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, reports The New York Times.
The dinner marked Prince Mohammed's first visit to the United States since the October 2018 murder of author and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency determined that the prince or...
Apple Names 2025 App Store Awards Finalists Across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and More
Apple today shared its 2025 App Store award finalists, recognizing 45 standout apps and games selected by the App Store editorial team.
"We're thrilled to celebrate the App Store Award finalists, a diverse and talented group of developers from around the globe," said Carson Oliver, Apple's head of App Store Worldwide. "Their commitment to excellence is an inspiration, resulting in...
Google Launches More Intelligent Gemini 3 Model
Google today introduced Gemini 3 Pro, its newest and most intelligent AI model. Google says that Gemini offers state-of-the-art reasoning, able to understand depth and nuance. It is also better at understanding the context and intent behind a request for more relevant answers.
According to Google, Gemini 3 Pro is the best model in the world for multimodal understanding, outperforming Gemini...
What's New With Multitasking in iPadOS 26.2
With the third beta of iPadOS 26.2 that came out yesterday, Apple made some useful updates to the way that multitasking works on the iPad.
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iPadOS 26.1 brought back Slide Over, one of the main multitasking views from iPadOS 18 that was removed in iPadOS 26. In iPadOS 26.2, Slide Over works more like it did before, and there are also...
Apple Releases New Firmware for 140W USB-C Power Adapter, Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad
Apple today released updated firmware for several accessories, including the 140W USB-C Power Adapter, the Magic Trackpad 2, the Magic Trackpad USB-C, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad.
There is no word on what's included in the updated firmware at this time, but it could offer performance improvements and security updates. Accessory...
Apple Settles With EPA After Hazardous Waste Violations at California Facility
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Apple over claims of hazardous waste management at a semiconductor facility in Santa Clara, California.
Apple has addressed the hazardous waste management and air emissions issues, and is now in compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, according to the EPA.
The EPA investigated...
