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 Loosens App Store External Linking Rules and Changes Fee Structure in European Union
Apple is today announcing some updates to its Digital Markets Act compliance plan in the European Union, with changes to external linking that give developers more freedom to direct customers to non-App Store purchase options and sales.
EU developers that are operating under the new App Store business terms or the prior App Store purchase terms can update their apps to communicate and...
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Should I Upgrade to iPhone 16 for iOS 18 Apple Intelligence?
iOS 18's exciting Apple Intelligence functionality won't work on the majority of iPhones due to processing power requirements, so you might be wondering if it's worth upgrading to an iPhone 16 model to get access. That answer is going to vary for everyone based on budget and desire for the latest features, but we have some context that might help you make a decision.
iOS 18 Apple...
Returns of Humane AI Pin Outpacing Sales
Late last year, former Apple designer Imran Chaudhri and former Apple software manager Bethany Bongiorno launched one of the first AI wearables under their Humane brand. The $699 Humane AI pin did not go over well, and many reviews criticized its poor performance.
Humane is continuing to struggle, and now, returns are outpacing sales. According to The Verge, more AI pins were returned than...
Disney Eliminating Disney+ Password Sharing Starting in September
Disney plans start seriously cracking down on password sharing for the Disney+ streaming service in September, Disney CEO Bob Iger said in during today's earnings call (via The Verge).
Iger said that Disney would begin eliminating password sharing "in earnest" next month. Disney has actually been talking about getting rid of password sharing since last September, but the timeline has shifted ...
Reddit CEO Suggests Some Subreddits Could Be Paywalled
Social network Reddit could monetize by tucking some subreddits behind paywalls, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman suggested during the company's Tuesday earnings call (via Engadget).
Huffman said that Reddit plans to "unlock the door" for subreddits that could have "exclusive content or private areas."I think the existing, altruistic, free version of Reddit will continue to exist and grow and thrive ...
With the Google Antitrust Ruling, Will Apple Build a Search Engine?
Earlier this week, a federal court ruled that Google's lucrative default search engine deal with Apple violates antitrust law. Google plans to appeal the decision and the court hasn't provided insight into how it plans to address Google's monopoly, but there is a chance Google will no longer be able to pay to be the default search engine on Apple devices.
Google's Payments to Apple
For many ...
Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 With Bug Fixes
Apple today released macOS Sonoma 14.6.1, a minor update to the macOS Sonoma operating system that Apple launched last year. macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 comes a week after the release of macOS Sonoma 14.6, an update that added security fixes.
The macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 update can be downloaded for free on eligible Macs by opening up System Settings and going to the Software Update section. Apple has...
Apple Releases iOS 17.6.1 With Advanced Data Protection Bug Fix
Apple today released iOS 17.6.1 and iPadOS 17.6.1, minor updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 operating system updates that came out last year. Apple is making iOS 17.6.1 and iPadOS 17.6.1 available a week after the launch of iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6.
iOS 17.6.1 and iPadOS 17.6.1 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update....
Top 5 New Messages Features in iOS 18
Apple is adding several new features to the iPhone Messages app in iOS 18, and there are some updates that are going to change the way you use the Messages app. Here are the top five changes to look forward to in iOS 18, which is launching in September.
Send Later
With Send Later, you can schedule an iMessage to be sent to someone at a later time and date. Someone have a birthday coming...
Apple Arcade to Gain NFL Retro Bowl '25, Monster Train+, and Puzzle Sculpt
The Apple Arcade gaming service is set to gain three new games in September, including NFL Retro Bowl '25, an NFL and NFLPA-licensed relaunch of the popular Retro Bowl game that initially came out in 2020.
NFL Retro Bowl '25 lets NFL fans create their own football dynasty by selecting their favorite NFL teams and players to manage. The game focuses on roster management and game strategies,...
Aqara Launches New HomeKit-Compatible Presence Sensor
Aqara today introduced a new Presence Sensor that is designed to keep smart home products like lights turned on when someone is in the room. The Presence Sensor FP1E uses Zigbee, but it is able to connect to HomeKit and other smart home platforms through an Aqara Matter bridge.
The Presence Sensor FP1E uses millimeter wave technology to detect even minute human movements for prompt presence...
Flighty Now Able to Provide Early Warnings About Flight Delays
Flight tracking app Flighty was today updated with a new feature that is designed to provide users with additional information on the reason behind delayed flights.
Flighty is using aviation authority data and machine learning to provide early warnings of delays, and when a delay is official, the reason for the delay. Most delays are due to airspace issues and late aircraft, both of which...
Disney Raising Prices for Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+ This Fall
Disney will soon increase the cost of its suite of streaming services, including Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+. Prices will go up for both ad-supported and ad-free plans, and some of Disney's bundles will also be more expensive. Most plans are increasing by $1 to $2.
Disney+ With Ads - $9.99, up from $7.99
Disney+ Ad-Free - $15.99, up from $13.99
Hulu With Ads - $9.99, up from $7.99
H...
macOS Sequoia Makes It Harder to Override Gatekeeper Security
With macOS Sequoia, Apple is making it more difficult for users to override the built-in Gatekeeper security function to install Mac software.
Apple is eliminating the option to Control-click to open Mac software that is not correctly signed or notarized in macOS Sequoia. To install apps that Gatekeeper blocks, users will need to open up System Settings and go to the Privacy and Security...
Apple Releases Third macOS Sequoia Public Beta With iPhone Mirroring and More
Apple today released the third beta of an upcoming macOS Sequoia update to its public beta testing group, giving the general public a chance to try out the new operating system's features ahead of its fall launch. The third public beta comes two weeks after the release of the second beta.
Public beta testers can download macOS Sequoia from the Software Update section of the System Settings...
Apple Releases Third iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Public Betas
Apple today provided the third betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to public beta testers, bringing the new software to the general public. The third public beta comes a week after Apple released the second public beta.
Public beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program can download the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates by opening up the Settings app, going to General, tapping into ...
Apple Releases Third watchOS 11 Public Beta With Vitals App and More
Apple today released the third beta of watchOS 11 to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to give the new features a try ahead of when the software launches this fall. The third beta comes two weeks after the second beta.
watchOS 11 can be downloaded after signing up on Apple's beta software website and upgrading your iPhone to the public beta version of iOS 18. You'll need to open...
Apple Seeds Third tvOS 18 Public Beta
Apple today released the third public beta of tvOS 18, giving the general public a chance to try out the new features ahead of the software's fall launch. The third beta comes a week after the second beta.
Public beta testers can download the tvOS 18 beta by opening up the Settings app on Apple TV, choosing the Software Updates section under System, and then toggling on the Get Public Beta...
Next Apple Watch SE Could Be Made From Plastic
The next-generation Apple Watch SE will feature a chassis made from a hard plastic material, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated in this week's Power On newsletter.
According to Gurman, it is "sounding increasingly likely" that the next-generation Apple Watch SE models will use a rigid plastic material instead of aluminum. Plastic can keep costs down, and could appeal to parents who are...
macOS Sequoia Beta 5 Has Hidden Forest Wallpaper
Apple today released the fifth beta of macOS Sequoia to developers for testing purposes, and some Mac users noticed a new forest-themed "Sequoia Sunrise" wallpaper appearing after installing the update.
The wallpaper has not been officially released, and it is not a selectable option from the Wallpapers interface in the Settings app. Instead, it is tucked away in the system files, as noted...
