Articles on MacRumors by Juli Clover
Skip to Content

Juli Clover

Photo of 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.

Juli Clover's Articles

apple watch series 5

Apple Watch Series 4 and 5 Will Recalibrate Maximum Battery Capacity With watchOS 9

Wednesday June 22, 2022 12:54 pm PDT by
With watchOS 9, Apple is adding a new recalibration feature for the Apple Watch Series 4 and Apple Watch Series 5, according to the watchOS 9 release notes. The recalibration will result in a more accurate estimate for maximum battery capacity. After updating to watchOS 9, your Apple Watch Series 4 or Series 5 will recalibrate and then estimate its maximum battery capacity more accurately.Follo...
home app ios 16

Apple Confirms iPad Will No Longer Be Supported as a Home Hub in iOS 16

Wednesday June 22, 2022 12:38 pm PDT by
The iPad will no longer be able to be used as a home hub following the launch of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, and the HomePod 16 software this fall, Apple confirmed today. As discovered in iOS 16 code by MacRumors contributor Steve Moser, Apple says that the ‌iPad‌ will no longer be supported as a home hub. This information will be displayed in the Home app after updating to iOS 16.A home ...
report junk message ios 16

Apple's Junk Message Reporting Now Covers SMS for Select U.S Carriers in iOS 16

Wednesday June 22, 2022 11:25 am PDT by
With the second iOS 16 beta, Apple is expanding the built-in "Report Junk" feature in the Messages app to cover SMS/MMS messages, allowing spam messages to be reported to select carriers in the United States. If you long press on an SMS/MMS message in the Unknown Senders section of the Messages app in iOS 16, you can select the "Report Junk" option. Using this option lets you report a...
iCloud General Feature

iOS 16 Beta 2 Adds Support for Backing Up Over LTE

Wednesday June 22, 2022 10:40 am PDT by
The second beta of iOS 16 that was released to developers today introduces support for backing up over LTE, according to Apple's release notes for the update. Apple says that iPhone and iPad users are now able to back up their devices over an LTE connection, in addition to a 5G or WiFi connection. Since iOS 15, Apple has allowed customers to choose to back up their devices using 5G if a...
macos ventura roundup header

Apple Seeds Second Beta of macOS 13 Ventura to Developers

Wednesday June 22, 2022 10:08 am PDT by
Apple today seeded the second beta of macOS 13 Ventura, the next-generation version of the Mac operating system that's set to launch this fall. The second beta comes two weeks after Apple unveiled the update at WWDC and provided the first beta to developers. Registered developers can download the beta through the Apple Developer Center and once the appropriate profile is installed, betas...
ios 16 lock screen feature2

Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 to Developers

Wednesday June 22, 2022 10:07 am PDT by
Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the updates coming two weeks after Apple unveiled the new software at WWDC and released the initial betas. Registered developers can download the iOS and iPadOS 16 profiles from the Apple Developer Center, and once installed, the betas will be available over the air. Given...
watchOS 9 Feature

Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 9 to Developers

Wednesday June 22, 2022 10:06 am PDT by
Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming watchOS 9 update to developers for testing purposes, with the new beta coming two weeks after Apple unveiled the update at WWDC and provided the first beta to developers. To install ‌watchOS 9, developers will need to download the configuration profile from the Apple Developer Center. Once installed, ‌watchOS 8‌ can be downloaded...
apple tv 4k design triad

Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 16 to Developers

Wednesday June 22, 2022 10:05 am PDT by
Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming tvOS 16 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming two weeks after Apple introduced tvOS 16 at the Worldwide Developers Conference. Developers can download the new tvOS 16 beta by downloading a profile onto the Apple TV using Xcode. tvOS 16 enables cross-device connectivity, a feature that allows developers to...
pcmag mobile carrier results

T-Mobile Named 'Best' U.S. Mobile Network in 2022 Carrier Showdown

Tuesday June 21, 2022 2:51 pm PDT by
T-Mobile is the "best" carrier in the United States when factoring in connection speed and reliability, according to PCMag's annual mobile network comparison, the results of which were released today. PCMag drove over 10,000 miles through 30 cities to test AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon connection speeds. In the past, this study focused on the fastest connections, but this year, PCMag looked...
iWork macOS Trio Feature

Apple Updates Pages, Numbers, and Keynote With New Features

Tuesday June 21, 2022 2:27 pm PDT by
Apple today updated its iWork suite of apps, introducing new features for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote on both iOS devices and Mac. These are minor version 12.1 updates, and each app has received a few new features, as outlined below. Keynote The Keynote apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad include an option to add subtle movement and visual interest to presentations with dynamic backgrounds that...
Safari Technology Preview Feature

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 147 With macOS Ventura Features

Tuesday June 21, 2022 1:28 pm PDT by
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. The current ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release is built on the Safari 16 update and it includes features coming in macOS Ventura. It adds...
hue table lamp

Philips Hue Line Gains New HomeKit-Compatible Lights and Accessories

Tuesday June 21, 2022 12:38 pm PDT by
Philips Hue manufacturer Signify today announced the launch of several new HomeKit-enabled lights and a new smart switch. Some of the new lights are available starting today, while others will launch later this summer. The new Philips Hue Go portable table lamp is battery powered and can be used either indoors or outdoors. The lamp, which is an upgrade to the existing Hue Go, features a...
maxresdefault

Teardown Reveals Components Inside Apple's New 35W Dual USB-C Compact Power Adapter

Tuesday June 21, 2022 10:29 am PDT by
Alongside the new M2 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, Apple unveiled and launched a pair of 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapters, which are unique among Apple's power adapter offerings because they feature two USB-C ports instead of one. ChargerLAB, known for taking apart Apple devices and accessories, today shared a teardown of the 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter, giving us a...
towson maryland apple store

President Biden Praises Apple Employees in Maryland for Unionizing

Monday June 20, 2022 10:07 am PDT by
U.S. President Joe Biden this morning said that he was "proud" of Apple employees in Maryland who voted to unionize over the weekend, reports Reuters. Though other Apple retail locations have been discussing unionization, the Maryland employees are the first Apple retail workers to unionize in the United States. "Workers have a right to determine under what condition they are going to work...
13inch macbook pro yellow 2

Some Custom Configured M2 MacBook Pro Models Delayed Until August

Friday June 17, 2022 1:07 pm PDT by
Apple this morning began accepting orders for the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 chip, and as with many other Macs, this new machine is facing some shipping delays. Select custom configurations of the ‌M2‌ ‌MacBook Pro‌ with upgraded unified memory are backordered, and will not be available for delivery until August. All 13-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ models in the United States with the 24GB unified memory...
maxresdefault

Video: Testing Stage Manager on iPadOS 16 With an External Display

Friday June 17, 2022 9:43 am PDT by
With iPadOS 16, Apple introduced Stage Manager, a feature that's designed to improve multitasking through a more Mac-like multi-window experience. Apple also added full external display support, so for our latest YouTube video, we thought we'd test out both of these features to show MacRumors readers what the iPad experience is like in iPadOS 16. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for ...
continuity camera

3D Printable Stand Lets You Try Continuity Camera With iOS 16 and macOS Ventura Right Now

Thursday June 16, 2022 12:58 pm PDT by
Apple at the Worldwide Developers Conference introduced a new macOS Ventura feature called Continuity Camera, which is designed to allow you to use an iPhone XR or later as the webcam for your Mac. Continuity Camera is meant to be used with a mount that attaches the iPhone to the Mac's display in the right spot for all of the features to work correctly. Apple is planning to partner with...
macOS Monterey on MBP Feature

Apple Releases New Build of macOS Monterey 12.4 for M2 Macs Ahead of 13-Inch MacBook Pro Launch

Thursday June 16, 2022 10:39 am PDT by
Apple today released a new build of macOS Monterey 12.4 that's designed for the upcoming M2 Macs, the first of which is set to be available for purchase tomorrow. The new software has a build number of 21F2092, and it is limited to the new machines so existing Mac users will not see an update. The ‌‌‌‌‌‌macOS Monterey‌‌‌ 12.4 update can be downloaded on all eligible Macs...
iOS App Store General Feature Sqaure Complement

Apple Now Allows Developers to Transfer Ownership of App Store Apps That Use iCloud

Wednesday June 15, 2022 1:02 pm PDT by
Apple today announced that apps that use iCloud can now be transferred to another developer, solving a problem that developers have been dealing with for years now. Apple previously had an app transfer program for developers who want to transfer their apps to a new account or a new owner, but prior to now, it did not work with apps that use ‌iCloud‌. Given the sheer number of apps that take ...
maxresdefault

Video: Apple's Coolest iOS 16 Feature Lets You Drag Subjects Right Out of Images

Wednesday June 15, 2022 12:12 pm PDT by
With iOS 16, Apple introduced a curious new feature that's kind of like instant Photoshop, as you can use it to pull the subject out of any image or photo, pasting it into another photo or using it as a sticker in the Messages app. It's nifty enough that we thought we'd show it off in our latest YouTube video. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Apple calls this...