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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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EU's AltStore Gets First Native iOS Pornography App

Monday February 3, 2025 10:13 am PST by
In the European Union, the Digital Markets Act allows developers to distribute iOS apps through alternate app stores. While Apple checks those apps for malware and other malicious content, there are few restrictions on subject matter, unlike Apple's own App Store. As a result, EU users can now download the first dedicated native pornography app created for the iPhone. Called Hot Tub, the app ...
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Apple Releases New Version of iOS 18.3 for iPhone 11

Monday February 3, 2025 9:27 am PST by
Apple today released an updated version of iOS 18.3 that's designed specifically for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The update has a build number of 22D64. iPhone 11 users can download the new software by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple first released iOS 18.3 last Monday, and it is likely that this new version has a fix for a bug that was...
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Apple's WWDC 2025 Swift Student Challenge Now Live

Monday February 3, 2025 8:35 am PST by
Apple's 2025 Swift Student Challenge kicked off today, which means that students from around the world can showcase their coding skills and creativity by developing app concepts using Swift Playground or Xcode. Students have had time to prepare because Apple announced that the challenge would be held in February 2025 way back in October 2024, plus Apple gave an exact date in January. Apple...
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OpenAI Launches o3-mini, a Cost-Efficient Reasoning Model Rivaling DeepSeek

Friday January 31, 2025 1:56 pm PST by
OpenAI today released o3-mini, a new, more cost efficient model that's available for both ChatGPT and the OpenAI API starting today. OpenAI previewed o3-mini in December, but it is ready at a time when OpenAI is aiming to keep up with Chinese company DeepSeek. According to OpenAI, o3-mini "advances the boundaries" of what's possible with smaller, more efficient models. o3-mini is designed...
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Apple Cancels Mac-Connected AR Smart Glasses

Friday January 31, 2025 11:02 am PST by
Apple is no longer developing augmented reality glasses designed to pair with the Mac, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple wanted to create smart glasses that looked like regular glasses, but had augmented reality capabilities. Apple was developing AR glasses that connect to a Mac for power, because a chip powerful enough for AR applications would not fit in a device that's the size of...
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Apple Wants to Help Google Defend Search Engine Deal Worth Billions

Friday January 31, 2025 9:10 am PST by
Apple wants to defend its multi-billion dollar search engine deal with Google, which is in danger because Google has been found guilty of violating antitrust law. Apple has asked the court handling Google's lawsuit with the U.S. government for an emergency stay [PDF], so that Apple has time to intervene and plead its case before a remedy is decided on. The U.S. Department of Justice sued...
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You Can Now Read 'The You You Are' Book From Apple TV+ Show Severance

Friday January 31, 2025 8:17 am PST by
Fans of the hit Apple TV+ show Severance are aware of the important role that self-help book "The You You Are" from Ricken Hale plays in the TV show, and now Apple has made a version of the book available to read or listen to. The You You Are is available as a 39-page book or an hour-long audio book that's narrated by Michael Chernus, the actor who plays Ricken Hale on the show. In the...
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Apple Arcade Getting PGA Tour Pro Golf Game

Thursday January 30, 2025 3:45 pm PST by
Popular game series PGA Tour is coming to Apple Arcade, with PGA Tour Pro Golf set to launch on the gaming service on February 6. This will be the first PGA Tour game on ‌Apple Arcade‌, and it will feature true-to-life PGA Tour locations. Recreations of iconic golf courses at Pebble Beach, Spanish Bay, Latrobe Country Club, and more will be featured. According to Apple, players can expect...
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Apple Explains How to Keep Your Mac From Turning on When Opening Lid

Thursday January 30, 2025 3:14 pm PST by
Apple designed Macs with Apple silicon chips to automatically turn on and start up when the Mac's lid is opened or when the Mac is connected to power, but there is a workaround in macOS Sequoia if you don't like this behavior. In a new support document, Apple provided separate instructions on how to prevent an Apple silicon Mac from turning on when the lid is opened or when it's connected to ...
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Apple's Q1 2025 Earnings Call Takeaways

Thursday January 30, 2025 2:14 pm PST by
Apple today held an earnings call to report results for the first fiscal quarter of 2025 (fourth calendar quarter of 2024), with Apple CEO Tim Cook and new Apple CFO Kevan Parekh providing insight into Apple's performance, holiday quarter product sales, and more. We've highlighted the most interesting takeaways from the Q1 2025 earnings call. iPhone Sales and Apple Intelligence Services...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook: There's a 'Lot of Innovation' Left for Future iPhone Development

Thursday January 30, 2025 1:43 pm PST by
During today's earnings call covering the first fiscal quarter of 2025, Apple CEO Tim Cook was asked about whether he felt there was room for form factor innovation in future iPhone models, with the question hinting perhaps spurred by rumors of the upcoming "iPhone 17 Air." Cook often declines to provide insight into future products during earnings calls, but he did give an encouraging...
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Apple Now Has More Than 2.35 Billion Active Devices Worldwide

Thursday January 30, 2025 1:07 pm PST by
There are more than 2.35 billion active iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple devices worldwide, Apple CEO Tim Cook said today in the earnings call covering the first fiscal quarter of 2025. 2.35 billion active devices is a new record for Apple. Apple last shared its active install base numbers in February 2024, when the company had 2.2 billion active devices worldwide. Apple did not...
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Apple Might Start Buying Ads on X Again

Thursday January 30, 2025 11:40 am PST by
Apple held discussions with X (formerly Twitter) about once again showing ads on the social media site, reports The Wall Street Journal. The talks are said to have taken place "in recent weeks." In an attempt to maintain a relationship with X, Apple was one of the companies that did not pause ad buying when Elon Musk took over the company, but Apple did stop its ad buying in 2023 after Musk...
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Eight Useful Mac Apps Worth Checking Out

Thursday January 30, 2025 11:14 am PST by
Mac apps can often go under the radar, with apps for the iPhone and iPad receiving more attention. For that reason, we have a Mac-focused video series that highlights useful Mac apps we've come across. Our first picks of the year are largely simple, one-task apps that add utility to your Mac. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Ice Menu Bar Manager (Free) - Ice is...
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Google's New 'Ask for Me' Search Feature Uses AI to Make Calls

Thursday January 30, 2025 10:46 am PST by
Google today started rolling out a new experimental "Ask for Me" feature that's available as part of Search Labs. Google Search users can take advantage of AI to make calls to businesses for information like pricing and availability. As of now, Google is testing the experimental feature with auto shops and nail salons, and it is designed to prevent users from having to place calls...
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When Will Apple Release the iOS 18.4 Beta?

Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:11 pm PST by
On January 27, Apple released iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3, which means we're now ready for a new round of beta testing. The next betas are rumored to have important new Siri Apple Intelligence features, so when can we expect the software? There are typically few pauses between beta updates, and Apple often seeds a new beta just a day or two after new software comes out....
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Apple Pay Gains Support for Citi Monthly Payment Plans

Wednesday January 29, 2025 11:23 am PST by
Apple Pay now supports Citi Flex Pay, allowing U.S. Citi credit card holders to pay for ‌Apple Pay‌ purchases over time with the Flex Pay option. Citi Flex Pay is available for ‌Apple Pay‌ purchases over $75. The default payback period is three months, but there are longer payback durations available with a monthly fee. Flex Pay can be used when making purchases on websites or in apps. To use ...
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iOS 18.3 Adds Starlink Support to T-Mobile iPhones

Tuesday January 28, 2025 5:44 pm PST by
As of iOS 18.3, T-Mobile subscribers with a compatible iPhone and Starlink beta access are able to connect to Starlink satellites, reports Bloomberg. Apple quietly worked with SpaceX and T-Mobile to add support for Starlink to its iPhone lineup, and T-Mobile's website confirms the new integration. T-Mobile announced a partnership with Starlink in 2022, and in December 2024, the carrier opened...
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iPhone SE 4 to Have Notch Instead of Dynamic Island

Tuesday January 28, 2025 12:49 pm PST by
The upcoming iPhone SE 4 will feature a notch instead of the Dynamic Island, respected display analyst Ross Young said today. The device will have a "notch like the iPhone 14," according to Young, which contradicts a recent leak that depicted a ‌Dynamic Island‌. Earlier this month, leaker Evan Blass shared images said to feature the iPhone SE 4's design, but those images featured an iPhone...
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Camera Comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra

Tuesday January 28, 2025 10:51 am PST by
Samsung just recently announced the Galaxy S25 Ultra, its latest flagship smartphone that's designed to compete with the iPhone. We did a hands-on video last week, but this week we're back with an in-depth camera comparison. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. In this article and our accompanying video, we've included blind photos from the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the...