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
macOS Golden Gate Beta 2 Now available for Developers
Apple today provided developers with the second beta of macOS Golden Gate, with the update coming two weeks after Apple seeded the first beta.
Developers can download macOS Golden Gate by going to System Settings > General > Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required.
macOS Golden Gate includes multiple design improvements. Liquid Glass ...
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Apple Seeds iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Second Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the second betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the first betas following the WWDC 2026 keynote.
Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.
iOS 27 introduces Apple's smarter...
Apple Seeds tvOS 27 Beta 2 to Developers
Apple today seeded the second beta of tvOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the first beta following the WWDC keynote.
The beta can be downloaded and installed through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A free developer account is required.
tvOS 27 has few new features compared to the other 27 software updates, but it does add a...
Apple Seeds Second visionOS 27 Beta to Developers
Apple today provided developers with the second beta of an upcoming visionOS 27 update for testing purposes, with the beta coming two weeks after Apple released the first beta.
visionOS 27 can be installed by opening the Settings app, going to Software Updates, and opting into Beta Updates.
visionOS 27 introduces Siri AI, the smarter and more capable version of Siri that's similar in...
Everything New in Calendar and Reminders in iOS 27
The Calendar and Reminders apps look about the same as they did in iOS 26, but there are a couple of useful new Apple Intelligence features that make both apps more intuitive in iOS 27.
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Natural Language for Calendar
Apple Intelligence in Calendar lets you add events by describing them in natural language. It identifies people,...
Here's How Much the iPhone 18 Pro Could Cost
Apple devices are about to get more expensive, and the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max could cost more than the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apple is going to be passing along the increased cost of RAM to customers.
Research firm TechInsights recently told The Wall Street Journal that Apple will need to make the iPhone 18 Pro about $270 more expensive to maintain its current...
Apple Music Reveals Top 20 Most-Streamed Artists of All Time
Apple today teamed up with Chart Data to share the top 20 most-streamed artists of all time. Chart Data says this is the first time that Apple has shared the all-time streaming list.
Drake is the number one most-streamed artist, with Taylor Swift coming in second. Future was third, followed by YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Bad Bunny. The full list is below.
Top 20 most streamed artists ...
Hands-On With watchOS 27: Every New Apple Watch Feature
watchOS 27 is the new version of watchOS that's coming to the Apple Watch this fall. It's a little light on features, but there are some useful new additions, including access to Siri AI.
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watchOS 27 will have Siri AI, so you'll be able to use many of the same Siri features that you have on the iPhone on your wrist. Right now, the...
Philips Hue Adds Play Table Lamp, Floor Lamp, and New Candle Bulbs
Signify today announced two new Philips Hue devices to expand its Hue Entertainment lineup, debuting the Philips Hue Play Table Lamp and the Philips Hue Play Floor Lamp Large. There are also new candle bulbs.
The two lamps are similar to the existing Signe Hue table and floor lamps, featuring a tall, linear design that casts light on a wall or surface behind the light. The lamps offer...
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 246 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser.
Safari Technology Preview 246 includes fixes and updates for Accessibility, CSS, Canvas, Editing, Forms, HTML, Images,...
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 245 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser.
Safari Technology Preview 245 includes fixes and updates for Accessibility, CSS, Editing, HTML, Images, JavaScript,...
Tim Cook Says Apple Price Increases Are 'Unavoidable' Due to Memory Costs
Apple is raising its prices to offset the high cost of memory and storage, CEO Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal. Apple is no longer able to absorb the increased prices and will need to pass some of the cost on to consumers.
"Unfortunately, price increases are unavoidable," said Cook. "We're doing our best to mitigate the huge increases that are being passed to us, and we've been trying...
iPadOS 27 Hands-On: Everything New for iPad
Like iOS 27, iPadOS 27 gains a smarter, more capable version of Siri, the Siri app, and new Apple Intelligence features in apps, but there are a few iPad-only standouts.
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Siri AI on iPad has all of the same features as Siri AI on the iPhone, so it can access your personal data, search the web for answers, complete tasks in apps, and...
iPhone Air With Dual Lens Camera Coming in Spring 2027
Apple is working on a new iPhone Air that's expected to launch in spring 2027, reports Bloomberg. The updated iPhone Air could get an Ultra Wide lens in addition to the Wide lens to make it a better value for the money.
An iPhone Air with two camera lenses has reached the advanced testing phase. The device has the same design as the current model with the exception of the extra lens....
Matter 1.6 Announced With NFC Setup, Cross-Ecosystem Device Sharing, and Smarter Thermostats
The Connectivity Standards Alliance that includes Apple today announced the latest version of Matter, Matter 1.6. The update focuses on improved device setup, better coordinated device management, and response to control inputs.
Matter 1.6 includes NFC-Based Commissioning for setting up light bulbs in ceiling fixtures, in-wall switches, and other products that need to be configured prior to...
Here's What's New With Visual Intelligence in iOS 27
Visual Intelligence is getting a big upgrade in iOS 27. It's now easier to find than it was before, and there are new Visual Intelligence capabilities. Apple also expanded it to the iPad and the Mac, so you can use the same features across devices.
Camera App
Apple moved Visual Intelligence to the Camera app in iOS 27, and it's accessible through a new Siri Mode that lives with the Photo,...
Nimble's SharePower Is a 10,000mAh Power Bank That Splits in Two
Nimble this week debuted the SharePower, a USB-C power bank that can be used as a single charger or split into two chargers so it can be shared with a friend.
SharePower is a 10,000mAh power bank, with 5,000mAh available through each side of the device. The two halves attach together magnetically for charging a single smartphone, or come apart to charge two. We were able to test the...
Beats Studio Buds Firmware Update Patches Bluetooth Vulnerability
Apple today released a new firmware update for the Beats Studio Buds. The firmware, 1B211, addresses a Bluetooth vulnerability.
Apple's security support document for the update says it fixes a bug that could allow an attacker in Bluetooth range to listen through the microphone of the device.
The vulnerability would only be affected if someone was in Bluetooth range and the Studio Buds...
Apple Watch Activity Challenge for International Day of Yoga Coming June 21
Apple is celebrating International Day of Yoga with an Activity Challenge that takes place on Sunday, June 21. To earn the in-app award, Apple Watch owners must record a yoga workout of 10 minutes or more.
Any yoga workout will fulfill the requirement, as long as you select the yoga workout type from the Workout app on the Apple Watch or use an app that adds yoga workouts to the Health app.
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Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and Beats Studio Buds
Apple today released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2. The firmware has a version number of 8B41, up from 8B40 for the AirPods Pro 3 and 8B39 for the AirPods Pro 2.
There is no word on what's included in the new firmware, but Apple has a support document with limited notes. Most updates are limited to bug fixes and performance improvements.
To get the updated...
