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
Google Adds RCS Feature for Texting 911
Google today announced that it is partnering with emergency technology company RapidSOS to allow U.S. Android users to text 911 in emergencies using its Rich Communication Services (RCS) protocol.
When it is not possible to call 911, Android users will be able to send a text instead to get emergency help. The texting feature will provide precise location information to emergency responders,...
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Apple to Launch Standalone 'Passwords' App in iOS 18 and macOS 15
Apple plans to introduce a new Passwords app in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The Passwords app, which will serve as an alternative to third-party apps like 1Password and LastPass, will provide a simpler way for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to access their stored login information.
There's already a Passwords feature built into Apple's operating systems,...
Review: Three Weeks With the M2 iPad Air
It's been three weeks since Apple introduced the new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, and after revisiting the iPad Pro last week, we thought we'd take a deeper look at the iPad Air now that it's been out long enough for day-to-day usage testing.
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The iPad Air is the best iPad for people who want a powerful tablet that's also fairly...
Rivian's Latest Vehicles Support Apple Car Keys for Unlocking With Wallet App
Rivian today announced second-generation versions of the R1S SUV and R1T pickup, and the reengineered models include support for the Car Keys feature that's available on iPhones and Apple Watches.
Car Keys allows an iPhone or Apple Watch with NFC capabilities to unlock a vehicle through the Wallet app. A digital version of a car key is stored in Wallet, and unlocking can be done simply by...
Apple Promises to Fix Long-Ignored Parental Control Bug After Media Spotlight
Apple will finally address a Safari restriction workaround that has been around for years after the bug was highlighted by The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern. Kids who are restricted from viewing certain websites with the Screen Time feature are able to paste a string of characters in the address bar in Safari in order to get around parental controls.
In a report on Screen Time, Stern...
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 196 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
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 196 includes fixes and updates for Canvas, CSS, JavaScript, Web API, Web Inspector, WebGL, and WebRTC.
The...
Lowe's Launches In-Store Apple Vision Pro Experience
Some of Lowe's retail locations are now offering an in-store Apple Vision Pro experience that is designed to allow customers to personalize and visualize their dream kitchen with the help of a Lowe's associate.
Available in select stores in North Carolina, California, and New Jersey to begin with, the experience provides customers with an Apple Vision Pro to use the Lowe's Style Studio app...
Apple Vision Pro Developer App Includes Immersive Environment for WWDC Session Videos
The Vision Pro version of the Apple Developer app has a special immersive Environment included that can be used as a backdrop for watching session videos when WWDC begins next week.
Apple's Environment for the Developer app features a black background with neon light animations in the colors of the WWDC artwork that Apple is using this year. It serves as a visually interesting background...
Throwboy Launches Pillows Modeled After Apple App Icons
Throwboy is known for its pillows that look like classic Macs, but the company is expanding with a new range of pillows that are modeled after Apple's app icons.
Designed to look like the Messages, Mail, Apple Music, Finder, and Notes icons, the pillows are made from a soft, plush material that Throwboy says has a lush and cozy touch. Thick poly filling inside gives the pillows a "cuddly,...
Humane Tells Customers to Stop Using AI Pin's Charge Case Due to Fire Risk
Customers who bought the $700 AI Pin from Humane should stop using the Charge Case Accessory that came with the device, Humane said in emails that went out today. The email, which was shared by The Verge, says the charging case "may pose a fire safety risk."
Humane claims that it is contacting customers "out of an abundance of caution." After a report of a charging issue, Humane says that it ...
Apple Weather App Experiencing Issues
The Apple Weather app appears to be experiencing an outage, with some users seeing it fail to load or take 30 seconds or more to update to the current conditions.
There are reports about the Weather app on social media, and we've also confirmed that it is not fully functional for some users, but Apple's System Status page is not reporting an outage as of yet.
We'll update this post when...
Apple's Latest Macs and iPads Have Hidden Smart Home Thread Radio
Apple has added an unannounced Thread radio in most of the Macs and iPads that have been released in the last eight months, according to a report from The Verge. Thread is not listed as a feature in the specifications for the devices released since September 2023, but FCC reports suggest that a Thread radio is indeed included.
Thread radios have been added to the M4 iPad Pro models, the M2...
$1,700 'Spacetop' Laptop Uses AR Glasses Instead of a Display
The Apple Vision Pro can be used as a display for a connected Mac, but it is bulky, heavy, and uncomfortable. The Spacetop G1, a new laptop from former Magic Leap employees, promises to solve those problems by pairing a computer with a set of lightweight AR glasses that look more comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
Priced at $1,700, Spacetop is basically a keyboard with an attached ...
PSA: Bartender Mac App Under New Ownership, But Lack of Transparency Raises Concerns
Popular Mac app Bartender appears to have been quietly sold approximately two months ago, with neither the prior owner nor the current owner providing customers or potential customers with information on the sale.
The transaction came to light after some Reddit users saw a warning from MacUpdater letting them know that the company behind Bartender had been silently replaced. MacUpdater...
Apple's 2024 Back to School Sale Likely Launching Soon
Apple could soon launch its annual Back to School promotion for university students in the United States and Canada, based on ads that have been popping up on social networks.
On Instagram, Apple is promoting Macs to college and university students. The ad in question depicts a Back to School image with the following text: "Buy Mac for university or college with education savings. Plus get a ...
OpenAI Employees Warn of Advanced AI Dangers
Several current and former employees of OpenAI and Google DeepMind today shared an open letter warning of the dangers of advanced AI and the current lack of oversight of companies working on AI technology.
The employees suggest there are a number of risks that we are facing from AI development, including further entrenchment of existing inequalities, manipulation and misinformation, and loss ...
Some AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Customers Report Issues With Calls [Update: Fixed]
There appears to be an outage with at least one U.S. cellular carrier, with customers unable to place or receive calls. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon customers have been complaining about the issue on social networks, and there are also reports of outages on the Down Detector website.
According to a statement from AT&T, the outage is affecting calls between carriers in the United States. All...
Security Researcher Calls Windows 11 AI 'Recall' Screenshotting Feature a Disaster [Updated]
Last month, Microsoft announced the upcoming launch of Copilot+ Windows PCs with integrated AI hardware and software. One feature that Microsoft touted was Recall, a tool that's designed to take regular snapshots of PC content to help users find anything they've seen or done on their machine.
As it turns out, Recall might be a security nightmare for Windows users. Security expert Kevin...
Spotify Raises Prices for Second Time in 12 Months, Now More Expensive Than Apple Music
Spotify today announced that it is increasing Premium plan pricing in the United States in order to "bring users the best experience."
The Individual Premium plan is now priced at $11.99, up from $10.99. Duo is priced at $16.99 (up $2), Family is priced at $19.99 (up $3), and Student is priced at $5.99 (no change).
This is actually the second time Spotify has raised prices in the last 12...
Apple Says iPad Air Performance Details Are Accurate Despite 9-Core GPU Mistake
Though Apple mistakenly listed the M2 chip in the iPad Air as having a 10-core GPU instead of a 9-core GPU, the performance claims that it shared during the iPad Air launch and in marketing materials are accurate.
In a statement provided to 9to5Mac, Apple said that the details it shared on the iPad Air's performance were always based on a 9-core GPU.
We are updating Apple.com to correct the ...
