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
Government Officials Bring in Security Experts to Test iOS 7's Activation Lock Feature
After launching an investigation into the anti-theft practices of smartphone manufacturers like Apple, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón will today test how Apple’s Activation Lock feature holds up against determined thieves, reports CNET.
First introduced at WWDC, Activation Lock is designed to prevent Find My iPhone from being...
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New York Times Developing Gesture-Based News App for Leap Motion
The New York Times is planning to release a gesture-based news app for the Leap Motion, reports TechCrunch. Leap Motion, which is set to be released later this month, is a touch-free device that is designed to allow users to control their computers via hand gestures in three dimensions. With the NYT app, readers will be able to browse and scroll through articles with hand movements.In the case of ...
Consumers Less Willing to Pay for Content as Free Apps Surge
According to a new report from mobile analytics firm Flurry, free apps supported by ads and/or in-app purchases are becoming an increasingly popular choice for developers and consumers alike, with 90% of iOS apps now being offered for free. In 2012, that number was just 84%, marking a 6% increase over the past year.
Some might argue that this supports the idea that "content wants to be free"....
Apple to Team Up With Tech Companies to Ask for Greater NSA Transparency
Apple is joining forces with Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, and several other technology companies and civil liberties groups to request via letter that the U.S. government offer greater surveillance transparency, allowing Internet, telephone, and Web-based service providers to give consumers regular reports on security related requests, reports AllThingsD.
"Basic information about how...
Chrome for iOS Updated with Improved Google App Interoperability, Fullscreen iPad Support
Google has updated its Chrome app to version 28, adding improved "interoperability with other Google Apps," which means links to YouTube, Maps, Google+, and Drive can now be opened in their respective apps rather than in the browser. According to Google, additional app integration will be added in the near future.
With version 28 of Chrome, Google introduces a new feature that is designed to...
Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset to Support 'Next Gen Cellphones'
The Oculus Rift headset, which features a fully immersive virtual reality experience, originally made its debut on Kickstarter last summer where it raised almost $2.5 million. Since that time it's been in development and while a dev kit is available, the initial consumer version is expected to debut next year.
As the dev kit is only compatible with the Mac and the PC, there's been speculation...
Tumblr Issues Emergency Security Update to Fix Password Sniffing Bug
Tumblr has released an update to its iOS app, fixing a security issue that allowed the passwords of iPhone and iPad users to be compromised. The company has explained the security breach on its blog, noting that some versions of the app allowed the passwords to be detected in transit:We have just released a very important security update for our iPhone and iPad apps addressing an issue that...
Redesigned Google Maps App with iPad Support and Explore Feature Hits the App Store
As announced last week, Google has begun rolling out a revamped version of its Maps app for iOS, adding support for the larger screen of the iPad, enhanced navigation features, and a new Explore feature.
Google Maps 2.0 for iOS includes both live traffic updates and incident reports that offer details on current traffic conditions. Unlike the Android version of the app, it does not include...
Microsoft Launches Outlook Apps for Office 365 Business Subscribers
Microsoft today launched a set of native Outlook apps designed for Office 365 business subscribers who want to access their email on the iPad or the iPhone.
Based on the browser version of the Outlook Web App, OWA for iPhone and iPad offer standard access to email, calendars, and contacts along with “additional capabilities that are only possible through native integration of the app with...
App Store Anniversary Promotion Earns 'Infinity Blade II' 5.7 Million Downloads
Last week, a number of popular apps went free in celebration of the App Store's fifth anniversary, with Infinity Blade II among them. According to publicist Laura Mustard, who spoke to AllThingsD, Chair's hit action RPG scored 5.7 million new players during the seven day promotion.
That amounts to three times the normal number of downloads that the game earns in a week, which could earn Chair...
Upcoming 'VZ Edge' Program May Allow No Contracts and Earlier Upgrades for Verizon Users
Following T-Mobile's recent announcement of its new "Jump" phone upgrade program and its "Uncarrier" policies, a leaked document (via Droid Life) suggests that Verizon intends to introduce a similar "VZ Edge" program that will allow Verizon customers to purchase phones on a monthly payment plan that will include upgrade capabilities after half of the device purchase price has been paid....
ChargeCard iPhone 5 Charger Fits in a Wallet
The ChargeCard began as a Kickstarter project that was funded last summer. At the time, the product only offered support for Apple's 30-pin connector and Micro USB as Apple's new Lightning connector had yet to be introduced, but a new version for the iPhone 5 that supports Lightning is now available for purchase.
Designed to fit inside of a wallet, the ChargeCard is twice as thick as a...
IMDb Updated with In-App Movie Ticket Purchases, Amazon Mobile Integration for DVD Purchases
Movie database app IMBb has been updated to version 3.3, adding support for movie ticket purchases directly within the app for customers located in the United States. The upgrade also includes integration with the Amazon Mobile app, allowing users to buy a movie or TV show on DVD or Blu-ray that they have viewed in the IMDb app with the tap of a button.
Additional celebrity bios have been...
Apple Asks Retail Employees for iPhone Sales Advice
Apple has sent out a memo to its international Apple Retail Employees, asking for innovative ideas on how to improve the iPhone, the retail store environment, and company sales techniques. According to 9to5Mac, the message was distributed late last week.
Employees are asked to submit an idea, which will lead to an eight-week experience where selected candidates will interact with members from...
Microsoft Shifts Smart Watch Prototype Testing to Surface Hardware Team
Following last week's management shuffle at Microsoft, the company's Surface team has taken over testing its prototype smart watch, including variations with the same connector that Microsoft uses on its Surface tablets. According to The Verge, Microsoft's smart watch prototypes were previously tested by the Xbox accessories team.The move to the Surface group underlines a recent organizational...
Apple Seeds Two OS X Mavericks Preview 3 Bug Fixes
Over the course of the last two days, Apple has seeded two bug fixes for developers using OS X Mavericks Preview 3, which was first released on Monday. The first minor update, pushed yesterday, was aimed at updating the OS X Recovery function.
Today's small update resolves an issue that causes a Mac running Mavericks Developer 3 preview to reboot without warning. Both updates are available...
'eBay Exact' App Allows Users to Customize and Print 3D Items
eBay has launched a new app that allows users to order and customize a number of printed objects from companies like MakerBot, Sculpteo, and Hot Pop Factory. Items available from eBay Exact range from jewelry to personalized figurines to iPhone cases.
- Bring your style to life. Choose from a variety of materials, including plastics, wood and metals. Use the engraving feature to further...
Infinity Blade Dungeons Officially Shut Down
Following the February closure of Impossible Studios, Chair co-founder Donald Mustard revealed during a podcast (via IGN) that the Infinity Blade Dungeons project the studio was working on has now been officially canceled.
"When the studio that was working on [Dungeons] was closed, the game was canceled. That's really all I can say," he said.
Infinity Blade Dungeons made its initial debut...
Microsoft Forced to Slash Surface RT Prices Despite Vigorous Anti-iPad Ad Campaign
Microsoft is planning to drop the prices of its Surface RT tablets by $150, reports The Verge. The lower prices, which will go into effect on Sunday July 14, are likely the result of lackluster sales.
Bloomberg reported in March that Microsoft had sold just 1.5 million Surface RT and Surface Pro tablets since they debuted in October of 2012 and February of 2013, respectively, with 400,000 of...
Sprint Launches Less Expensive Unlimited Plans with Lifetime Service Guarantee
Sprint today announced new two new mobile plans, both of which come with a new Unlimited Guarantee, ensuring unlimited talk, text, and data on the Sprint Network for the life of the cellular line.
Sprint's guarantee applies to new and existing customers who choose to sign up for the "Unlimited, My Way" plan or the "My All-in" plan. The Unlimited, My Way plan offers customers unlimited usage...
