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
Macintosh Icon Designer Reflects On Her Work at Apple
Susan Kare, who created many of the original interface elements for the Apple Macintosh in the mid–1980s, today reflected on her work at Apple in an interview with Path (via AppleInsider). Kare first joined Apple with the title "Macintosh Artist" through software programmer Andy Hertzfeld, who she knew from high school.
When asked about her design influences and her time at Apple, she had t...
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Nomad 3-Inch Lightning Cable Now Available for Preorder, Shipping in June
The Nomad Lightning Cable, a 3-inch Lightning to USB cable, was a spectacular success when it hit Kickstarter back in November and now it is available for preorder for $24.99. Orders placed now are expected to be shipped in June.A 3" Apple certified lightning USB cable for your key ring. Sync/Charge capability. The Nomad cable is perfect for use at work, in the car, at home, or anywhere on the go ...
Halfbrick's Newest Title 'Fish Out Of Water' Hits the App Store
Halfbrick Studios, the team behind hit iOS apps like Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, has released an addictive new game called Fish Out Of Water. In Fish Out Of Water, the idea is to launch fish through the air, earning scores based on flight time and number of skips across the water.
The game incorporates a variety of fish with different abilities, along with hourly weather changes that...
LinkedIn Overhauls iOS App with Simple Design and Enhanced News Stream
LinkedIn has updated its LinkedIn iOS app to version 6.0, introducing a complete redesign that offers an enhanced news stream incorporating original content posts, updates, and conversations.
The revamp is meant to provide a more personalized experience for LinkedIn users and also allows for customizable navigation.
We want to make it easier for our members to quickly discover and engage with ...
Skitch for Mac and iOS Updated with PDF Annotations and Stamps
Evernote today updated Skitch for OS X and iOS to version 2.5, adding a PDF annotation feature that is aimed at Evernote Premium users.
With PDF annotation, files can be modified with shapes, arrows, and text. Important passages can be highlighted and instructions can be added, which makes Skitch an even better collaboration tool. PDFs are sent with a summary of all annotations.
The new...
Apple Revises One to One Policy, Limits Data Migration to First 60 Days
Apple has changed the terms of its retail store One to One service (via ifoAppleStore), which is a $99 program that gives Apple customers personal training lessons on Mac usage from an Apple employee.
The new terms state that One to One customers must initiate the included Data Migration services within 60 days of purchasing a One to One membership.
One to One members are entitled to Data...
Apple Extends Repair Program for MacBook Bottom Case Defects
In 2011, Apple announced a worldwide repair program for MacBooks with a defective bottom case, which caused the rubber surface to separate from the hard plastic casing.
The program originally stated that Apple would replace the bottom case of any affected MacBook for two years from the date of purchase, but the company recently extended the replacement period to four years from the original...
Pocket Updated with New Send to Friend Functionality
To celebrate the one year anniversary of its rebranding, Pocket (formerly Read It Later) has implemented new sharing capabilities.
Pocket has long had tools to share articles via social networks like Facebook and Twitter, but has added a new "Send to Friend" function along with a redesigned Share Menu.
Send to Friend offers a way to share annotated content from Pocket with anyone. Select...
Apple Seeds Build 12E33a of OS X Beta 10.8.4 to Developers
Apple today issued build 12E33a of OS X Mountain Lion to developers, eight days after build 12E30 was released. Build 12E33a marks the third beta iteration of OS X 10.8.4.
Apple continues to ask users to focus on Wi-Fi, Graphics Drivers, and Safari.
The update is available through the software update tool in the Mac App Store and it should appear on Apple's Developer Page shortly. ...
New MacHeist nanoBundle Features 8 Mac Apps for $9.99
MacHeist has launched nanoBundle 3, offering eight apps with a total retail value of $260 for $9.99. The first six are available immediately, with the final two (Little Inferno and Path Finder) being unlocked after a set number of bundles have been sold.
This nanoBundle includes the following apps:
-xScope ($30)
-iStopMotion ($50)
-Totals ($40)
-Clarify ($30)
-Fantastical ($20)
-Clean...
Rolomotion Aims to Bring Wii-Style Gaming to Apple TV and iPhone
Rolocule's Rolomotion is designed to convert an iPhone or an iPod touch into a motion controller, similar to a Nintendo Wii Remote. The iPhone motion controller combines with games streamed over AirPlay using the Apple TV, allowing for motion-based gaming directly on a television.
The Rolomotion concept takes advantage of the iPhone's gyroscope, magnetometer and accelerometer to track...
Facebook Hires Former Apple Maps Manager Richard Williamson
Former Apple employee Richard Williamson has been hired by Facebook, reports Bloomberg. Williamson, who was in charge of Apple's iOS mapping team, was fired in November after Apple Maps faced extensive criticism for its poor performance.Williamson joined Facebook in the past couple of weeks to be a manager within its expanding mobile-software group, said two of the people, who declined to be...
Aperture and iPhoto Updated with Performance Enhancements and Bug Fixes
Apple today updated both of its photo editing and management platforms. Aperture has been updated to version 3.4.4 while iPhoto has been updated to version 9.4.3. The updates contain several bug fixes and stability improvements and can be downloaded via the Mac App Store or Software Update.
Aperture 3.4.4:-Addresses an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly during image...
La Playa Hotel Lifts 30-Year Ban on Apple Corporate Retreats
Back in 1983, Apple's Macintosh team attended a retreat at the La Playa Carmel hotel in Carmel, California, where employee shenanigans resulted in a 30-year company gathering ban from the resort.
According to SFGate, the La Playa Carmel, which is located about two hours south of Cupertino, recently lifted the restrictions preventing Apple from using the spot for corporate retreats. Apple has...
Facebook in Talks With Apple to Bring 'Home' to iPhone
Facebook is in talks with Apple about creating a version of its "Home" software for the iPhone, reports Bloomberg.
Originally released for Android devices earlier this month, Facebook Home puts Facebook at the front and center of the phone, displaying photos on the lock screen and transforming the chat experience with overlays called Chat Heads.
According to Adam Mosseri, the director of...
Apple Initiates Replacement Program for 3rd Generation Apple TVs With Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues
Apple has notified its retail stores, authorized resellers, and AppleCare employees about WiFi issues being experienced by a small portion of its third generation Apple TVs, reports 9to5Mac. The units are having issues locating and joining WiFi networks and maintaining a connection.Apple has determined that a very small number of Apple TV (3rd generation) products might experience one of these...
Mailbox Update Adds Better Snooze Controls and Improved Swiping
Ultra popular email management app Mailbox has received its first update since being acquired by Dropbox last month, adding several improvements to the user interface.
Mailbox's claim to fame is its simple design and intuitive gesture-based controls that turn emails into tasks. Today's update adds enhancements on both fronts, offering more specific adjustments for snooze times and the ability...
iPhone 5S May Come Equipped With 12-Megapixel Rear Camera and Improved Night Shooting
Apple's next generation iPhone may feature a 12-megapixel camera with an improved night shooting feature and HDR reports Vietnamese site Tinhte.vn [Google Translation] (via iPhoneinCanada).
According to the site, the rumor comes from a source at Wonderful Saigon Electrics in Binh Duong, which specializes in providing camera modules for the iPhone.
An improved camera has been a long rumored...
Apple Online Store Now Offering Refurbished 5th Generation iPod Touch
Apple today added the fifth generation iPod touch to the refurbished section of its online store, approximately six months after the device was first released.
A refurbished version of 16GB fourth generation iPod touch, which was released alongside the current iPod touch, is also being offered. The fourth generation iPod touch was originally released in 2010 with storage options of 8/32/64GB...
AppGratis CEO Simon Dawlat Starts Online Petition Asking for User Support
In an effort to get his banned app returned to the App Store, AppGratis CEO Simon Dawlat today posted an online petition at save.appgratis.com, asking AppGratis users to send an email to express support for the app.In an official statement to the Wall Street Journal on april the 8th, Apple said we violated two of its iOS Guidelines.
But we know we haven't.
And we have written our side of...
