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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 Debuts Updated Software for HomePod With Call Support, Multiple Timers, Find My iPhone, Lyric Search and More

Monday September 17, 2018 10:11 am PDT by
Alongside the release of iOS 12, the newest update to the iOS operating system, Apple has also released new version 12 software that's designed for the HomePod. The new HomePod software will be installed automatically on the HomePod after you update to iOS 11.4, but you can also manually update and check your software version by following the instructions in our HomePod software how to....
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Apple Releases iOS 12 With Faster Performance, Memoji, Siri Shortcuts, Screen Time, Revamped Maps App, ARKit 2.0, and More

Monday September 17, 2018 10:01 am PDT by
Apple today officially released iOS 12, the latest operating system designed for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. iOS 12 is available on all devices able to run iOS 11, which includes the iPhone 5s and later, the iPad mini 2 and later, the iPad Air and later, and the 6th-generation iPod touch. The update is available on all eligible devices over-the-air in the Settings app. To access the...
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Apple Launches watchOS 5 With Walkie-Talkie, Apple Podcasts, Siri Shortcuts, New Watch Faces, Raise to Speak and More

Monday September 17, 2018 10:00 am PDT by
Apple today released watchOS 5, the newest version of the operating system designed to run on the Apple Watch. Today's software update follows several months of beta testing, with Apple having seeded 10 betas and a GM. watchOS 5 can be downloaded for free through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General --> Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch...
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Apple Releases tvOS 12 With New Aerial Screensavers, Zero Sign-On, Dolby Atmos Support and More

Monday September 17, 2018 9:59 am PDT by
Apple today released tvOS 12, the latest operating system designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models. tvOS 12 comes after a months-long beta testing period that saw Apple release a total of 10 tvOS 12 betas ahead of the golden master version of the software. Like all tvOS updates, tvOS 12 is minor in scale, but it does bring some new feature improvements to the tvOS operating ...
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iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4 Pre-Orders Now Preparing to Ship

Saturday September 15, 2018 10:07 am PDT by
The first iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4 orders placed on the online Apple Store have shifted to "Preparing to Ship" ahead of an expected Friday, September 21 delivery date. Many orders in the United States, Australia, the UK, and and other countries have changed status and should be shipping out to customers in the near future. Apple Watch Series 4 and iPhone XS orders...
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Apple Releases Golden Master Version of iOS 12 Shortcuts App

Friday September 14, 2018 1:19 pm PDT by
Ahead of next week's launch of iOS 12, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12, Apple has released an updated version of the Shortcuts app that will be available once iOS 12 is released. The new Shortcuts beta is the golden master (GM) version of the app, which represents the final version of the app that will be provided to consumers. According to Apple's release notes, the new Shortcuts update...
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Apple Shares New Minute-Long Video Highlighting iPhone XS Features [Updated]

Friday September 14, 2018 12:54 pm PDT by
Apple today shared a video focused on the iPhone XS, which is designed to offer up all of the details that you need to know about the new device in just 54 seconds. The short video runs through all of the features that distinguish the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max from the previous-generation iPhone X. The video covers notable features like the 5.8 and 6.5-inch screen sizes, A12 Bionic...
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MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone XS Max and Case Bundle From Casetify

Friday September 14, 2018 9:00 am PDT by
To celebrate the launch of Apple's new 2018 iPhones, we're hosting a few special giveaways this week, and we've saved the best for last. We've teamed up with Casetify to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a brand new 64GB Space Gray iPhone XS Max along with a Casetify Impact iPhone case bundle. Apple's 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max is its newest, biggest flagship device, and Casetify has an ...
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iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4 Shipping Estimates Begin Slipping

Friday September 14, 2018 12:43 am PDT by
Apple began accepting pre-orders for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4 models at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, and a half hour later, shipping estimates have slipped for many iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4 models in the United States. At launch, all devices listed delivery estimates of Friday, September 21, but now estimates have largely slipped to October. iPhone XS...
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iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Now Available for Pre-Order

Friday September 14, 2018 12:02 am PDT by
Apple is now accepting pre-orders for the new iPhone XS and XS Max models through its online storefront and through the Apple Store app. Available in 5.8 and 6.5-inch screen sizes, the iPhone XS and XS Max feature super sharp edge-to-edge OLED displays with support for Dolby Vision, HDR 10, and Wide Color. Design wise, the new smartphones look like the iPhone X with stainless steel frames ...
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Apple Watch Series 4 Now Available for Pre-Order

Friday September 14, 2018 12:01 am PDT by
Alongside the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, the Apple Watch Series 4 is now available for pre-order from Apple's online storefront and through the Apple Store app. Apple Watch Series 4 marks the first ever design change for the Apple Watch since its debut, with the new models offering displays that are up to 30 percent larger along with a smaller, thinner case. The new models are available in...
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Apple's Online Store Down Ahead of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4 Pre-Orders

Thursday September 13, 2018 5:45 pm PDT by
Apple has taken its online storefront down in order to prepare for pre-orders for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4, with orders set to launch at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time or 3:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 14 in the United States. In other countries, pre-order times will vary based on local time zone. Pre-orders will kick off at 5:01 p.m. in Sydney, for example, ...
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MacRumors Giveaway: Win a 7.5W Wireless Charging Stand From Choetech

Thursday September 13, 2018 3:31 pm PDT by
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Choetech to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a Wireless Charging Stand that's perfect for use with Apple's newly announced 2018 iPhones. Choetech's Wireless Charging Stand, which supports the faster 7.5W charging specification, works with the iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Priced at $24, the ...
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Third-Party Retailers and Carriers Offering iPhone XS, XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4 Pre-Orders Tonight

Thursday September 13, 2018 2:13 pm PDT by
Pre-orders for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4 will begin at 12:01 a.m Pacific Time on September 14, which is just hours away. While Apple tends to offer the smoothest, more streamlined pre-order process through its website and Apple Store app, multiple carriers and retailers will also be offering September 14 pre-orders. There are no rumors suggesting supplies of the...
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AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Series 4 Costs $79, Up From $49 for Series 3

Thursday September 13, 2018 2:00 pm PDT by
AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Series 4 models is priced at $79, $30 more than AppleCare+ cost for the Apple Watch Series 3 models. The new AppleCare+ pricing for the Apple Watch Series 4 models is listed on purchase pages and on Apple's AppleCare+ product page. Customers purchasing AppleCare+ for a new Apple Watch can pay the $79 up front or pay a fee of $3.99 per month for 24 months....
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Apple Shares Full Video of 'Gather Round' iPhone and Apple Watch Event on YouTube

Thursday September 13, 2018 12:59 pm PDT by
If you missed Apple's "Gather Round" event yesterday or if you just want to rewatch, the event video in its entirety is now available from Apple's YouTube channel, in addition to the Apple Event website. At the "Gather Round" event that was held at the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, Apple unveiled its new 2018 iPhone and Apple Watch lineup. Three new ...
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When You Can Pre-Order iPhone XS, XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4 in Every Time Zone

Thursday September 13, 2018 10:54 am PDT by
Pre-orders for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4 will kick off on Friday, September 14 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, allowing customers to purchase one of Apple's newly announced devices. Apple is planning to make the new devices available in multiple countries around the world simultaneously, so we've created a list of when pre-orders will kick off all around the world. Au...
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MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Case for Your New iPhone XS, XS Max, or XR From Pad & Quill

Thursday September 13, 2018 10:05 am PDT by
We're doing a few special giveaways this week to celebrate the launch of the new 2018 iPhones, and we've teamed up with Pad & Quill to offer MacRumors winners a chance to win an iPhone case designed for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, or iPhone XR. Pad & Quill is refreshing its entire iPhone case lineup with new options for Apple's latest devices. The Luxury Pocket Book, Bella Fino, Heritage...
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Everything Apple Didn't Announce at Today's Event

Wednesday September 12, 2018 7:17 pm PDT by
Today's "Gather Round" Apple event focused on just the iPhone and the Apple Watch, with Apple introducing the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max, and the iPhone XR, along with updated Apple Watch Series 4 models. There was no sign of the iPad Pro, AirPower, or new Macs, and because we know these products are in the works, no mention at the September event essentially confirms that an October event...
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Apple Offering Pre-Approval for iPhone Upgrade Program in Apple Store App

Wednesday September 12, 2018 5:43 pm PDT by
Following the announcement of the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max, which will be available for pre-order this Friday, Apple is letting prospective and existing iPhone Upgrade customers get pre-approval through the Apple Store app [Direct Link]. When selecting "View Pricing" on the iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max, there's a banner option to "Get Ready" for the iPhone XS pre-order. Tapping on this...