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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 Unveils Cases and Docks for iPhone 5s and 5c, New 2M Lightning Cable

Tuesday September 10, 2013 12:42 pm PDT by
During today’s iPhone media event, Apple announced new cases to go with both the iPhone 5c and the iPhone 5s, along with docks for both phones. The form-fitting silicone iPhone 5c Case comes with cutout dots to show the color of the iPhone 5c beneath the case. It is available in black, white, blue, green, yellow, and Pink. The colors match the iPhone polycarbonate shell of the iPhone 5c,...
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iPhone 5s Will Not Be Available for Pre-Order

Tuesday September 10, 2013 12:30 pm PDT by
During today's iPhone event, Apple announced that customers would be able to pre-order the colorful iPhone 5c beginning on September 13, but there was no pre-order date given for the iPhone 5s. Instead, Apple supplied only a September 20 release date for its flagship phone, which means the iPhone 5s will not be able to be pre-ordered ahead of time. Customers who wish to obtain an iPhone 5s on...
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Yahoo Debuts Video Content App 'Yahoo Screen', Partners With Viacom

Monday September 9, 2013 10:20 am PDT by
Yahoo today announced a new Yahoo Screen app, designed to function as a hub for all of Yahoo’s media content. In the app, which features gesture-based controls that turn a finger into a remote control, users can browse through trending show clips or search for episodes. When watching a show, swiping left or right will skip between episodes and a swipe up or down changes the channel. To kick...
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iOS 7 May Include iPhone Support for iBooks Textbooks

Friday September 6, 2013 3:43 pm PDT by
It appears that Apple plans to include support for iBooks Textbooks on the iPhone and the iPod touch with the launch of iOS 7. As noted by 9to5Mac, the iOS 7 App Store includes a new "iBooks Textbooks" section in the educational category. The section is currently unpopulated, but it does contain the framework for future textbook offerings. There are a number of subject headings, including...
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No New Apple TV Coming Next Week, But Apple Will Upgrade Software

Friday September 6, 2013 3:39 pm PDT by
Apple will not be debuting a new version of its Apple TV at next week's iPhone event, reports AllThingsD. Earlier this week, a "mysterious" set top box shipment from a new supplier suggested Apple could be planning to introduce an upgraded Apple TV, but it appears that the shipment likely consisted of existing hardware rather than a new product.Despite speculation about new Apple TV hardware on...
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BlackBerry Messenger for iOS Likely Coming Soon, App Submitted Two Weeks Ago

Friday September 6, 2013 2:23 pm PDT by
BlackBerry Messenger for the iPhone was submitted to the App Store two weeks ago, which means the launch could be coming at any time pending approval from Apple. The news was announced this afternoon by BlackBerry Social Media Manager Alex Kinsella. BBM, which functions similarly to Apple's iMessage, was one of the first proprietary mobile messaging services and remains popular to this day...
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Apple Shipping Low-Cost iPhone to China Mobile

Friday September 6, 2013 1:19 pm PDT by
After years of ongoing negotiations, it appears that Apple and China Mobile have finally reached a deal that will see China's largest carrier offer the iPhone. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is currently preparing to ship the new low-cost iPhone "5C" to the carrier.A deal would cap years of negotiations between the two companies. Apple has tried to hammer out a deal with China's...
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Microsoft OneNote for iPad Untethered From PC, Updated With In-App Notebook Creation

Friday September 6, 2013 12:17 pm PDT by
Microsoft today updated its OneNote app for the iPad to version 2.1, allowing users to create new notebooks within SkyDrive for the first time. In-app notebook creation means OneNote for iPad can now be used as a standalone product without the need for a PC connection. Previously, users were not able to create new notebooks within the app, meaning that a desktop or web version of OneNote was...
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Questionable Photos Depict iPhone 5S Packaging With Redesigned Home Button

Friday September 6, 2013 10:19 am PDT by
Unconfirmed photos of what is alleged to be the packaging for the iPhone 5S have been released by Chinese site C Technology [Google Translation]. The photographs depict a standard white iPhone box, similar to the boxes Apple has used as packaging for previous versions of the iPhone. A black iPhone is printed on the top of the box and the phone's home button is surrounded by a new silver ring ...
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Google Drive for iOS Updated With Card-Style Layout, Quick File Sharing

Thursday September 5, 2013 3:02 pm PDT by
Google today announced a newly redesigned version of its Google Drive app for iOS, which incorporates the company’s card-style layout that has been used across many of its mobile apps like Google+. The new look features thumbnails that display file content, but it also retains the traditional app layout. Users can toggle between the thumbnail view and the list view with the tap of a button. ...
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Vodafone Germany to Discontinue 32/64GB iPhone 5, 16GB iPhone 4S

Thursday September 5, 2013 1:24 pm PDT by
Vodafone Germany has plans to discontinue several models of existing iPhones with the release of the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C, reports German site Flo's Weblog [Google Translation]. According to an internal email, the 32 and 64GB iPhone 5 in both black and white will be discontinued, along with the black/white 16GB iPhone 4S. This confirms an inventory leak from Canadian carrier Telus,...
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PayPal for iOS Updated With New Mobile Wallet Features

Thursday September 5, 2013 9:31 am PDT by
PayPal today announced a major update to its iOS app, introducing a complete iOS 7-style redesign that focuses on mobile payments in physical locations. A new "Shop" tab has been added to allow users to discover nearby restaurants and shops that support payments via PayPal. In a location that offers payments through PayPal, users can check in to pay for merchandise, pay directly at restaurant...
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Video Compares Second-Generation iPad Mini Shell to iPad 5, Current Mini

Wednesday September 4, 2013 2:42 pm PDT by
A new video comparing the purported shell of the second-generation iPad mini to the existing iPad mini and the upcoming fifth-generation iPad has surfaced on YouTube. Shared by Unbox Therapy, the shell, which has been previously seen in photos, has a form factor that is nearly identical to the existing iPad mini. The only difference between the two shells is the mirrored silver Apple logo on...
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Apple Seeds OS X 10.8.5 Build 12F36 to Developers

Wednesday September 4, 2013 1:18 pm PDT by
Apple today seeded build 12F36 of OS X 10.8.5 to developers, marking the ninth developer beta iteration of 10.8.5. The release comes several weeks after the previous OS X 10.8.5 beta, build 12F33. Apple also seeded build 12F35 of OS X 10.8.5 to employees two weeks ago. As with previous betas, the update contains no known issues and can be downloaded via Apple’s Developer page or through the...
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Samsung Unveils $299 Galaxy Gear Smart Watch With One-Day Battery Life

Wednesday September 4, 2013 10:55 am PDT by
Samsung today announced its Galaxy Gear Smartwatch, a wearable device that features a 1.63-inch 320 x 320 resolution AMOLED touchscreen, built-in speakers, and a 1.9-megapixel camera in the strap. It has an 800MHz processor, 4GB of storage, and 512MB of RAM. Samsung’s watch will support voice control with S Voice and is able to make and receive calls and video memos. Designed as a companion...
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Jawbone Debuts Thinner 'Mini Jambox' for $180

Wednesday September 4, 2013 9:52 am PDT by
Jawbone today announced its third portable Bluetooth speaker, the Mini Jambox. Designed to complement the existing Jambox and the Big Jambox, the Mini Jambox is similar in size to the standard Jambox, but thin enough to slip into a pocket. The Mini Jambox is 0.96 inches wide, 2.28 inches tall, 6.06 inches long, and it weighs nine ounces. In comparison, the original Jambox is more than an inch...
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Apple Sourcing Components for 17-Watt Power Supply, Speculation Focuses on Rumored 13-Inch iPad

Wednesday September 4, 2013 9:34 am PDT by
Apple is developing a 17-watt power adapter for an unknown product, reports AppleInsider. At 17 watts, the adapter uses slightly more power than the current iPad (12 watts) but significantly less than the MacBook Air (45 watts). It also uses more power than the iPhone or the Apple TV, which ship with 5-watt and 6-watt adapters, respectively.People familiar with the matter say Apple just recently...
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Mysterious 'Set Top Box' Shipment Records Hint at Refreshed Apple TV Coming Soon

Tuesday September 3, 2013 9:12 pm PDT by
Apple might be planning to unveil an upgraded Apple TV or similar television-related product at its upcoming September 10 iPhone event, according to global trade intelligence platform Panjiva (via GigaOM). The company has shared three bills of lading from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that show Apple accepted three shipments labeled as "Set Top Boxes" during the month of August...
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Apple Releases OS X Mavericks Developer Preview 7

Tuesday September 3, 2013 4:20 pm PDT by
Apple has seeded the seventh Developer Preview of OS X Mavericks to developers, nearly three weeks after the release of the sixth Developer Preview. Registered developers can receive the update via the Software Update tool in the Mac App Store. OS X Mavericks, which is expected to be released this fall, includes multiple new features like a tabbed Finder, full screen dual monitor...
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mLogic Debuts mBack External Hard Drive That Attaches to iMac and Apple Displays

Tuesday September 3, 2013 3:09 pm PDT by
mLogic today debuted a new lineup of mBack Zero-Footprint external hard drives designed to work in conjunction with the iMac and Apple Cinema Displays. The mBack, which comes in white and aluminum to match the design of Apple’s products, mounts directly to an iMac or Apple Display stand. The hard drive comes in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB models, uses USB 3.0, and is bus-powered so an adapter is...