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
Apple Releases Updated AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features
Apple today released updated beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware is limited to developers at the current time, and it has a build number of 9A5304b.
In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple is adding a new AirPods interface and support for custom EQ. AirPods are also compatible with the new Siri AI.
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Apple Invites App Gets Co-Hosting
Apple updated its Invites app to add a co-hosting feature that lets two or more people plan and manage a party or event.
There are also new event background options available, and hosts have the option to make invited guests visible to all attendees. Apple's notes for the update are below:
Cohosting is now available, letting you easily plan and manage your party with others.
New...
iOS 27 Wallet App Gets 7 New Features
Apple is making more of an effort to turn the iPhone into a physical wallet replacement in iOS 27, and there are several upgrades to the Wallet app.
Pass Upgrades
Apple upgraded airline boarding passes in the Wallet app with iOS 26, and in iOS 27, upgrades are coming to additional types of passes. Memberships, gift cards, loyalty cards, and rewards cards can use a bolder "Poster Generic"...
Apple Seeds watchOS 27 Beta 2 to Developers
Apple today seeded the second beta of watchOS 27 to developers, with the update coming two weeks after the launch of the first beta.
The beta can be downloaded through the Watch app on the iPhone with a free developer account. The Apple Watch will need to be on the charger, connected to Wi-Fi, and have a battery level of 50 percent or above for new software to be installed. The beta is...
Apple Shares Video on How Pro Surfers Use Apple Watch During Competition
Apple today shared a video showing off the Apple Watch in use at the World Surf League Championship Tour, with surfers describing how they use the watch when competing.
Surfers can be hundreds of meters away from the beach during competitions and can't hear announcements over the sound of the water and the wind. The World Surf League has adopted the Apple Watch to solve the problem, linking...
Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 2
Apple released the second beta of iOS 27 today, and as is common with a second beta, there are multiple changes. There are new features and updates to existing features as Apple prepares for a July public beta and a September software launch.
Write with Siri
There is a new Write with Siri button above the keyboard in Notes, Mail, Messages, and more. It makes it easier to locate the option...
Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods Ultra: What to Expect
Apple is working on AirPods that have cameras for feeding data to Siri. The new earbuds will be Apple's first AI wearable, and current rumors suggest they're going to come out in late 2027.
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The AirPods will look similar to the current AirPods Pro 3, but with cameras embedded in the stem. Apple also plans to include a light that ...
macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 and iOS 26.5.2 Updates Coming Soon
Apple is working on a macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 update that's expected to come out in the near future. The second macOS Golden Gate beta includes an upgrade path from macOS Tahoe 26.5.2, which suggests 26.5.2 is an upcoming build that Apple expects devices to be running soon.
The update will be released alongside iOS 26.5.2, which we've already confirmed is in testing based on MacRumors visitor...
Apple Dropping AirPort Utility From the App Store With iOS 27
Apple is planning to remove the AirPort Utility app from the App Store in the near future, according to the release notes for iOS 27 beta 2. The app is no longer fully supported in iOS 27, and Apple warns that it is not guaranteed to work.
AirPort Utility will no longer be available for new downloads from the App Store. If you previously downloaded the app, you can still re-download it. When ...
iOS 27 Beta 2 Adds Inline Replies to iPhone-to-Android RCS Chats
With the second beta of iOS 27, Apple added support for replying to a specific message in an RCS conversation with an Android user.
You can now long press on a message to get to the option to reply, and it works the same way that it does with iMessage.
iOS 27 also displays tapback/reaction emoji to images and videos properly. In iOS 26, it would use a text descriptor, such as [x loved...
A Small iOS 27 Change Hints at Apple's Long-Rumored Home Hub
In iOS 27 beta 2, Apple updated the Home app to add support for remotely updating an Apple TV.
The Apple TV is now listed in the Updates section of the Home app's Settings interface, and tapping on the Apple TV update button installs the latest software without needing to turn on the Apple TV.
The HomePod and HomePod mini have long been able to be updated through the Home app, so the iOS...
Wallet App Gets New 'Insights' Feature in iOS 27 Beta 2
Apple has added a new "Insights" feature to the Wallet app in the second iOS 27 beta. Accessible by tapping the three dots in the upper right corner, Insights appears to let users add different financial accounts to monitor their spending.
A splash screen for the feature says users will be able to connect accounts to Wallet to see spending insights, recurring transactions, account balances,...
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 ...
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.
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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, dates, and...
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...
