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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.

Juli Clover's Articles

iOS 27

Everything New in iOS 27.2 Beta 1

Wednesday September 16, 2026 4:44 pm PDT by
Apple surprised us with the first beta of iOS 27.2 today instead of releasing an iOS 27.1 beta. Apple likely went straight to iOS 27.2 to keep iPhone Duo code under wraps for now, since we already know the ‌iPhone Duo‌ will ship with iOS 27.1 when it comes out in October. This beta includes Apple's revamped Health app, new languages for Siri AI, and a handful of other useful tweaks. Revamped...
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Tim Cook to Attend White House State Dinner for Xi Jinping

Wednesday September 16, 2026 4:41 pm PDT by
Apple executive chairman Tim Cook is expected to attend a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, reports Bloomberg. Cook stepped down as Apple CEO and transitioned to executive chairman on September 1, with John Ternus taking over. Part of Cook's new role includes engaging with policymakers around the world. U.S. President Donald Trump invited Cook, OpenAI CEO Sam...
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Hands-On With the Redesigned Health App in the iOS 27.2 Beta

Wednesday September 16, 2026 2:01 pm PDT by
With the iOS 27.2 beta, Apple is testing the new Health app that it previewed at its September iPhone event. The app has been entirely overhauled, with new Insights and Longevity tabs that give you more information on your health and fitness metrics. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The Insights tab shows your most recent health data, such as Activity Rings, heart...
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iOS 27.2 Could Save Your Marriage

Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:32 pm PDT by
The iOS 27.2 beta that Apple released today adds a feature that reminds you it's your anniversary when you call someone, as long as you've added the date in the Contacts app. On the date of your anniversary, when you go to call the person, you'll see a reminder that it's an important day so you don't forget to say something. The anniversary alert uses Call Context, a feature Apple added in...
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iOS 27.2 Adds Profiles to Apple TV App

Wednesday September 16, 2026 12:23 pm PDT by
With iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, Apple extended Apple TV app profiles to the iOS version of the app. Apple brought ‌Apple TV‌ profiles to tvOS with tvOS 26.2, but the feature has been limited to the ‌Apple TV‌ until now. ‌Apple TV‌ app users can create new profiles in the account settings section, which can also be used to swap between profiles. Profiles only require a name, profile rating, and...
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iOS 27.2 Adds Siri AI in New Languages

Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:18 am PDT by
In the iOS 27.2 beta, Apple Siri AI is available in new languages, including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. In the launch version of iOS 27, ‌Siri‌ AI is limited to English. Apple previously said that new ‌Siri‌ AI languages would be coming in October, so that likely means iOS 27.2 will see an October launch. ...
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iOS 27.2 Beta Previews New Apple Intelligence Health App

Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:32 am PDT by
The first beta of iOS 27.2 includes Apple's redesigned Health app, giving developers a chance to try out the features ahead of launch later this year. Apple's developer notes for the feature say the Health app is being tested in this beta, but it won't be in the launch version of iOS 27.2. It will instead come later in the year. The Health app will incorporate Apple Intelligence to turn...
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Apple Seeds First macOS Golden Gate 27.2 Beta to Developers

Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:15 am PDT by
Apple is testing the next macOS Golden Gate update, and developers can download the ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 beta as of today. The beta comes just two days after Apple launched ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.0. Registered developers can download ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.2 by opening up the System Settings app, clicking on General, selecting Software Update, and opting into ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ betas. Apple...
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Apple Releases First iOS 27.2 Beta

Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:14 am PDT by
Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming iOS 27.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming just two days after the iOS 27 launch. Apple also seeded an iPadOS 27.2 beta. Registered developers can download the beta updates by opting in under Settings > General > Software Update and selecting the ‌iOS 27‌ developer beta. Siri AI will be available in new...
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Apple Releases First watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2 Betas

Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:12 am PDT by
Alongside new betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Apple has released the first betas of watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and visionOS 27.2. The betas come two days after the 27.0 software updates were released. Registered developers can download the betas through the Settings app on each device. Two new Apple Intelligence features are coming to the Apple Watch Series 12...
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Apple Details How Reference Image Proves a Photo is Real

Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:46 pm PDT by
The iPhone 18 Pro models support Apple Reference Image, a way to verify that a photo was taken with an iPhone and hasn't been edited. Apple says it's a method to prove that something actually happened and wasn't AI-generated, likening the feature to a digital film negative. Apple Reference Image offers a trustworthy, scalable guarantee that a reference image is what it claims to be: a real...
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What the iPhone Duo's Camera Can and Can't Do

Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:10 pm PDT by
To take advantage of the iPhone Duo's dual-display design, Apple is introducing new Camera app features that are unique to the foldable iPhone. Smart Take Smart Take uses AI to determine when everyone (including the iPhone owner) is ready for a group shot, so no one has to use a timer or stay out of the picture to capture the image. You can prop up the ‌iPhone Duo‌ in a half-folded...
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Apple's Last Intel 21.5-Inch iMac is Now Vintage

Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:53 pm PDT by
Apple today added the 2019 4K iMac to its list of vintage products, which means repairs can only be done if Apple has the parts available. Products are added to the vintage list five years after they were last distributed for sale, and they're moved to the obsolete list at the seven-year mark. Vintage products can be repaired at Apple Stores and by Apple Authorized Service Providers if the...
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AirPods 5 Hands-On: Better Noise Cancellation, Lower Price

Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:19 am PDT by
After Apple introduced the AirPods 5 last week, we got a set to take home and review. We've been testing the ‌AirPods 5‌ for the last week and have some initial thoughts. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The ‌AirPods 5‌ have the same overall design and fit as the AirPods 4, so they're just as comfortable as the prior-generation model. Active Noise Cancellation has...
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iOS 27 Features: The Ultimate Mega Guide

Monday September 14, 2026 5:34 pm PDT by
When iOS 27 first came out back in June, we started working on a series of in-depth feature guides and how tos that go through all of the updates in Apple's new software. Our ultimate guide aggregates all of our ‌iOS 27‌ coverage, and it is useful for iPhone and iPad users new to ‌iOS 27‌ or those who might want a recap on what's included. We've organized it by feature to make it easy to find...
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macOS Golden Gate: 10 Features to Try First

Monday September 14, 2026 5:02 pm PDT by
Apple released macOS Golden Gate to the public today, which means anyone with a compatible Mac can download it. The new version of macOS requires an Apple chip, so if you have a Mac with an M1 or later or a MacBook Neo, you can upgrade. ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ includes Siri AI, and the Mac is the only device that people in the EU can try ‌Siri‌ AI with. It also brings a long list of performance...
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AppZapper Mac Uninstaller Returns as AppZapper 3000

Monday September 14, 2026 4:58 pm PDT by
Popular Mac app AppZapper was today revamped with a new design, updated functionality, and a fresh name. AppZapper 3000 offers a quick way to delete Mac apps and their associated files. AppZapper requires Full Disk Access permission to find files on the Mac. Once installed, you can drag and drop an app into AppZapper and then click on the Zap All button to remove the app and related files...
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Musk Drops Apple Lawsuit Over ChatGPT Siri Deal, Keeps Suing OpenAI

Monday September 14, 2026 4:51 pm PDT by
Elon Musk's companies X Corp and SpaceXAI today asked the court to dismiss their claims in a lawsuit filed against Apple in 2025, reports Reuters. There was no explanation for the dismissal request or mention of a settlement. The filing also does not ask for the dismissal of claims against OpenAI. Plaintiffs have resolved their claims in this Action against Defendant Apple Inc. ("Apple")....
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Apple Asks Supreme Court to Throw Out App Store Contempt Ruling

Monday September 14, 2026 4:28 pm PDT by
Apple today filed its opening merits brief with the Supreme Court as it prepares to fight the contempt ruling that forced it to change its App Store rules. Apple is asking the Supreme Court to reverse or vacate the contempt order, which would return the ‌App Store‌ to its pre–2025 rules. The Supreme Court filing is part of Apple's ongoing legal battle with Epic Games, which has gotten more...
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X's Standalone Messaging App XChat Disappears From App Store

Monday September 14, 2026 3:25 pm PDT by
X's XChat app is no longer available from the App Store. The app does not come up when searching for it in the ‌App Store‌, and clicking a link to it on the web returns an unavailable error. XChat allows X users to communicate with one another using end-to-end encryption and disappearing messages. The app's description says it is a "private, focused space built for conversation." XChat launched...