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.

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Apple Releases iTunes 12.7.2 With Minor App and Performance Improvements

Wednesday December 6, 2017 1:13 pm PST by
Alongside of the release of macOS High Sierra 10.13.2, Apple today released an updated version of iTunes for Mac machines. iTunes 12.7.2 is a minor update, and according to Apple's release notes, it introduces minor app and performance improvements. Today's iTunes update can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for free using the Software Update function. iTunes 12.7.2 follows iTunes...
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Comparison: Mophie and Belkin's Wireless Chargers for iPhone X, 8 and 8 Plus

Wednesday December 6, 2017 11:30 am PST by
With the release of iOS 11.2, faster 7.5W wireless charging is available on the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus. Currently, there are two chargers that Apple has confirmed support 7.5W wireless charging: the Belkin Boost Up Wireless Charging Pad and the Mophie Wireless Charging Base, both of which are sold by Apple. Now that 7.5W wireless charging has been implemented, we thought we'd ...
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Apple's Greg Joswiak Talks iPhone X Face ID, Display and A11 Chip

Wednesday December 6, 2017 11:12 am PST by
Tom's Guide today shared its list of "2017 Innovation Award Winners," which of course includes the iPhone X, among other products like the Nintendo Switch, the DJI Spark, and the Amazon Echo. Apple's iPhone X took the Tom's Guide "Best Overall" award for its Super Retina Display, Face ID, and A11 Bionic chip, and the site's iPhone X writeup includes some interesting commentary from Greg...
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Review: Ultimate Ears' New Blast and Megablast Speakers Bring Alexa Integration But Sacrifice Features

Wednesday December 6, 2017 9:55 am PST by
Ultimate Ears is known for its line of rugged, waterproof speakers that come in bright colors and offer high-quality sound at prices that aren't exorbitant. In October, Ultimate Ears expanded its product lineup with two new flagship devices, the Blast and the Megablast, successors to the Boom 2 and the Megaboom, with revamped designs and, for the first time, Wi-Fi support with Amazon Alexa...
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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 45 With Bug Fixes and Feature Improvements

Wednesday December 6, 2017 9:33 am PST by
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced more than a year ago in March of 2016. Apple designed the Safari Technology Preview to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari. Safari Technology Preview release 45 includes bug fixes and feature improvements for Rendering, JavaScript, CSS, Web...
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Apple Releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 With Compatibility Improvements for Third-Party USB Audio Devices

Wednesday December 6, 2017 9:27 am PST by
Apple today released macOS High Sierra 10.13.2, the second update for the macOS High Sierra operating system available for Apple's Macs. macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 comes a little over a month after the release of macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, the first update to High Sierra. macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 can be downloaded directly from the Mac App Store or through the Software Update function in the...
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Apple's Video Team Gains TV Programming Veteran Michelle Lee

Wednesday December 6, 2017 8:31 am PST by
The latest addition to Apple's video team is Michelle Lee, who is taking on a role as a creative executive, reports Variety. Lee will report to Matt Cherniss, the former president and general manager of WGN America who now leads development of Apple's worldwide video unit. Prior to joining Apple, Lee worked with Jason Katims at the Universal Television-based True Jack Productions, where she...
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Apple Accidentally Promotes Amazon Prime Video for Apple TV in App Store, Launch Could Be Imminent [Updated]

Tuesday December 5, 2017 6:18 pm PST by
There are 26 days left until the end of the year, which is the deadline for when Apple said the highly-anticipated Amazon Prime Video app would be coming to the Apple TV. A launch could perhaps come as soon as this week, and maybe as even as early as tomorrow, based on an App Store leak spotted on reddit. After setting his iPhone date to December 6, a redditor opened up the App Store and...
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Apple Says iOS 11 is Now Installed on 59% of Devices

Tuesday December 5, 2017 1:54 pm PST by
iOS 11 is now installed on 59 percent of iOS devices, according to new statistics Apple shared this week on its App Store support page for developers. That's up from 52 percent on November 6, indicating iOS 11 adoption has grown just 7 percentage points over the course of the last month. 33 percent of iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch devices continues to run iOS 10, while 8 percent of...
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Apple Adds New 'Search Ads Basic' Ad Option for Developers

Tuesday December 5, 2017 1:21 pm PST by
Apple last year started displaying ads in the App Store when a user searches for a particular app as a way to provide developers with a way to improve app discovery via keyword search. Searching for a term like "to-do" or "calendar" or even something specific like "Tweetbot" surfaces ads that are purchased by developers. Starting today, Apple is expanding search ads with a new ad product...
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iPhone X Charging Speeds Compared: The Fastest and Easiest Ways to Charge Your iPhone

Tuesday December 5, 2017 10:31 am PST by
With the addition of both fast charging and wireless charging to Apple's 2017 iPhone lineup, there are more ways than ever to charge your iPhone. Every method is different -- some are faster and more expensive, while others are slower but more convenient. We did this testing in 2017 for the iPhone X, but it is still relevant for newer iPhones. USB-C charging is always going to be faster than...
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Consumer Reports Ranks iPhone X Below iPhone 8 Because of Durability and Battery Life

Tuesday December 5, 2017 9:53 am PST by
Consumer Reports today shared its final iPhone X testing results, and while the site has given the iPhone X a recommendation, Apple's new flagship smartphone has been ranked below the iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus in the Consumer Reports recommended list. The iPhone X did make the Consumer Reports list of top 10 smartphones in the number 9 slot, but the site says it did not beat out the...
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Apple Releases watchOS 4.2 With Support for Apple Pay Cash

Tuesday December 5, 2017 9:07 am PST by
Apple today released watchOS 4.2, the second major update to the watchOS 4 operating system that runs on the Apple Watch. watchOS 4.2 comes a little over one month after the release of watchOS 4.1, the first major update to watchOS 4 that brought Apple Music streaming over LTE. watchOS 4.2 can be downloaded through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General --> Software...
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Lifeprint Launches Larger WiFi-Equipped AR Photo Printer That's Available Exclusively From Apple

Tuesday December 5, 2017 4:00 am PST by
Lifeprint, known for its photo printers that come equipped with augmented reality technology, today announced the launch of its latest printer, which is larger than the original version to let iPhone users print bigger pictures. The new Lifeprint photo printer can print images that are 3 by 4.5 inches, up from 2 by 3 inches. WiFi is new to this version of the printer, which means you can...
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Apple Releases Apple Watch Sport Bands and iPhone Cases in Three New Colors

Monday December 4, 2017 7:07 pm PST by
Apple today quietly added three new Apple Watch Sport bands to its online store, introducing three unique colors. The new bands are available in Spicy Orange, Dark Teal, and Flash, a bright shade of yellow. Flash and Spicy Orange match previously available Sport Loop and Woven Nylon bands. The Flash color is available for the Sport Loop, and Spicy Orange is available for both the Sport Loop...
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SIM-Free iPhone X Now Available From Apple Online Store in the United States

Monday December 4, 2017 4:19 pm PST by
Starting today, Apple is offering a SIM-free version of the iPhone X from its online store in the United States, allowing customers to buy an unlocked iPhone without choosing a carrier. SIM-free versions of the iPhone X in all capacities list the same ~one week delivery estimate available for other iPhone X devices. SIM-free iPhone X models ordered today will arrive on December 12....
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Gmail App for iOS Updated With Support for iPhone X

Monday December 4, 2017 3:15 pm PST by
Google today released a new version of its Gmail app for iOS devices, and while not listed as a new feature, the update introduces support for the iPhone X, Apple's newest flagship device. The new version of the Gmail app allows it to take full advantage of the larger bezel-free display of the iPhone X, doing away with the large black bars that were previously present at the top and bottom of...
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Apple Maps Transit Directions Available in Tampa, Florida

Monday December 4, 2017 3:03 pm PST by
Apple recently updated its Maps app to add transit directions and data for Tampa, Florida, according to Apple's iOS 11 Feature Availability website. Transit directions have been available in Miami, Florida since mid-2016, but have not expanded to other areas of the state. Transit options available in Tampa include the TECO Line Streetcar System, several bus lines, and Amtrak, which connects to ...
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Apple Introduces New Apple Watch Recycling Program Offering Gift Cards Up To $175

Monday December 4, 2017 2:31 pm PST by
Apple today updated its Renew and Recycling program for the Apple Watch, offering Apple Store gift cards for older Apple Watch devices that are in good working condition through a partnership with Brightstar. Apple previously allowed customers to recycle the Apple Watch through its recycling program, but there were no gift cards offered. Gift cards received from recycling products can be put...
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Apple Pay Holdout Target Launches New In-App Mobile Payments System

Monday December 4, 2017 12:59 pm PST by
Target today launched its own payments platform, allowing customers to pay for purchases in Target stores using a new Wallet feature in the dedicated Target app available on iOS and Android devices. Target's Wallet feature lets customers pay with their Target REDCard and get Cartwheel discounts and benefits all in one phone scan during checkout. To use the feature, Target customers need...