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
iPhone 17 Lineup Features Apple's Custom N1 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 Chip
The new iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max have a new Apple-designed chip inside, the N1.
The N1 is a networking chip. It supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. Because Apple was able to create the chip to integrate with other hardware and software in the iPhone, it's more efficient and it offers improved reliability.
According to Apple, the N1 chip improves...
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iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Limited to USB 2
The new iPhone Air is limited to USB 2 transfer speeds and it does not support faster USB 3 transfer speeds like the iPhone 17 Pro models. Apple also didn't update the USB port that it's using for the iPhone 17, so USB 3 continues to be a Pro-only feature.
With USB 2 support, the iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 support transfer speeds of up to 480Mb/s. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max support...
eSIM-Only iPhone Air Available in China Through China Unicom
The thin and light iPhone Air does not have a physical SIM slot, and is limited to eSIM-only operation. That's something of a problem, because in China, carriers have not traditionally supported eSIM for the iPhone even though it's widely used around the world.
Until now, iPhones sold in China have always had a physical SIM slot, and that's still the case for the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17...
iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Models Support 25W Qi2.2 Charging
The iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max can charge at up to 25W using the next-generation Qi2.2 chargers. Qi2.2 is an upgraded specification that matches the 25W charging speed of the updated MagSafe specification introduced last year.
Apple debuted MagSafe 2 last year, and the iPhone 16 models, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro models can charge at up to 25W over MagSafe, so now the ...
iPhone Air Limited to 20W MagSafe Charging
The iPhone Air can charge with MagSafe at up to 20W, according to Apple's technical specifications page for the new device.
20W is 5W slower than the 25W that the other iPhone 17 models (and iPhone 16 models) can charge at using one of Apple's updated MagSafe adapters. It is also limited to 20W Qi2 speeds instead of the 25W enabled by Qi2.2.
To fast charge wirelessly, the iPhone Air...
Apple Seeds watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 Release Candidates
Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming one week after the ninth betas were released. The release candidates are the final versions of watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 that will debut to the public as long as no last minute bugs are located.
The software updates can be...
Apple's iPhone Air Battery Pack Costs $99, Extends 27 Hour Battery to 40 Hours
Apple designed a new MagSafe battery to go along with the super thin iPhone Air, and the accessory is available for purchase as of today.
The iPhone Air MagSafe Battery is priced at $99, and it lists compatibility with just the iPhone Air, so it is not clear if it will work with other iPhone 17 models. It's possible the camera plateau on the Pro models is too large to accommodate the...
Apple Seeds macOS Tahoe Release Candidate
Apple today provided developers and public beta testers with the release candidate of macOS Tahoe 26 for testing purposes, with the RC coming after nine rounds of betas. The release candidate is the finalized version of macOS Tahoe that will be released to the public if no bugs are discovered during this last week of testing.
Registered developers can download the new beta software through...
Apple Seeds iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Release Candidates
Apple today provided developers and public beta testers with the release candidate versions of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 for testing purposes, with the updates coming a week after Apple seeded the ninth betas. Release candidates represent the finalized version of new software that will be provided to the public provided no last minute bugs are discovered.
Registered developers and public beta...
AirPods Pro 3 and New Apple Watch Models Now Available for Pre-Order
The online Apple Store is now back up, and Apple has started accepting pre-orders for the Apple Watch Series 11, the Apple Watch Ultra 3, the Apple Watch SE 3, and the AirPods Pro 3.
All of the new devices will be delivered to customers starting on Friday, September 19. Pre-orders for the iPhone 17 models will start on Friday, September 12.
The AirPods Pro 3 are priced at $249, and they ...
iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro Pre-Orders Begin on September 12
Apple will begin accepting preorders for the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max on Friday, September 12 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time or 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The new iPhones will launch on Friday, September 19.
Pricing on the iPhone 17 starts at $799, while the iPhone Air starts at $999. The iPhone 17 Pro starts at $1099, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at $1,199.
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Get Ready for Liquid Glass: You Can Download iOS 26, macOS Tahoe and More on September 15
iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26 will be released to the public on Monday, September 15, Apple announced during today's "Awe Dropping" Apple event.
The new operating system updates are set to launch five days ahead of when the new iPhone 17 models and new Apple Watches will be released on Friday, September 19. The iPhone 17 models will come with iOS 26, ...
AirPods Pro 3 Won't Get 'Major' Audio or Active Noise Cancellation Improvements
The upcoming AirPods Pro 3 that Apple is expected to unveil tomorrow will not include notable improvements to audio quality or Active Noise Cancellation, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Apple's new earbuds will have heart rate tracking, a health-related feature that Apple first introduced with the Powerbeats Pro 2. LED optical sensors will pulse to measure heart rate using blood flow,...
iPhone 17: Last Minute Rumor Recap Ahead of Tomorrow's Apple Event
It's almost time for the September 9 Apple event, and last minute rumors have been trickling in. For a quick catch up, we've recapped the new information that we've heard over the last few days.
Battery
Alleged battery capacities for the iPhone 17 models were spotted in a Chinese regulatory database, and in the past, this database has provided accurate battery information.
iPhone 17 -...
Awe Dropping: Everything Coming at the September 9 Apple Event
Apple is holding its annual iPhone-centric event on Tuesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. This is the biggest Apple event of the year, and we'll see Apple unveiling new iPhones, new Apple Watches, the AirPods Pro 3, and possibly some other surprises.
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We've highlighted everything that we're expecting to see at the "Awe...
Five Ways iOS 26 Improves Your iPhone's Battery
Apple made several battery-related changes in iOS 26, introducing features that make it easier to tell which apps are draining battery and new ways to extend battery life.
Battery Design Changes
Apple updated the Battery section of the Settings app in iOS 26, and the new design provides a more in-depth look at how iPhone usage impacts battery and how much battery apps are draining.
The ...
Alogic Debuts $2,000 32-Inch 6K Display With Touch Support
Alogic today announced a 6K display that supports touch-based input, with the company saying that it's the world's first 6K touchscreen that's compatible with the Mac.
The Clarity 6K Touch with Fold Stand has a 32-inch 6K display with a touchscreen. The display has a 6016 x 3384 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 400 nits maximum brightness, and 99 percent Adobe RGB/DCI-P3 color accuracy. The...
Five Days Until the Apple Watch Series 11: All the Rumors
We have just a few more days to go until Apple's September 9 "Awe Dropping" event that will see the introduction of the Apple Watch Series 11. No design changes are expected this year, but there could be some internal updates.
Updated Modem
The Apple Watch Series 11 is rumored to be getting a MediaTek modem that supports 5G RedCap, a 5G service designed for wearables that don't need...
Aukey's MagFusion Ark Brings 25W Qi2.2 Charging With Detachable Power Bank Spheres
Aukey today introduced the MagFusion Ark, a modular wireless charger that supports the faster Qi2.2 specification. The MagFusion Ark can charge an iPhone at up to 25W, matching the speed of Apple's MagSafe 2 chargers when paired with an iPhone that supports Qi2.2. For those unfamiliar with Qi2.2, it is the newest Qi specification that supports magnetic attachment and charging speeds up to 25W, an ...
Anker's New Prime Chargers Feature Smart Displays Showing Real-Time Charging Stats
Anker Innovations today introduced several upcoming products under its Anker, Eufy, and Soundcore brands. The new Anker Prime lineup features a series of charging options equipped with the AnkerSense View, a smart display that provides details like real-time charging speed and temperature.
The Prime line includes Anker's first charger with a 300W maximum output that can power three devices...
