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
Siri AI Will Have a Waitlist When iOS 27 Launches
iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate include Siri AI, Apple's much more capable version of Siri. When the new updates launch, it appears Apple will use a waitlist and limit initial access.
On the MacRumors forums, pdfu found that the seventh betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate include waitlist infrastructure.
Apple will use dynamic wait time messages once a user joins...
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Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas
Apple today released the fifth public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The fifth betas come a week after Apple seeded the fourth betas and a few hours after the seventh developer betas.
You can get started by signing up on Apple's beta website and then opting in to the public beta by...
Home Hub Code Hints at Face-Based Profile Switching
Apple's upcoming home hub will support multiple profiles and will include "ambient sensing" for identity verification, according to code we found in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 update.
The accessory will show Personal Content for different users in the home, with options to select a profile via Control Center or the Settings app on the device. The home hub is expected to have an operating system...
Apple Won't Change Hide My Email Domain After Backlash
Apple today said it is reversing its decision and will not change the email domain used for the iCloud+ Hide My Email feature.
Emails sent using Hide My Email will continue to use the same icloud.com domain that Apple uses for standard iCloud emails.
In June, Apple said it would unify the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and Hide My Email under a single private.icloud.com domain....
Apple Holds Farewell Party for Tim Cook as Ternus Prepares to Take Over
Tim Cook will step down as Apple's CEO on Tuesday, September 1, and ahead of that date, Apple hosted a farewell party for him. According to The Information, the party took place on August 23, just a day before Cook celebrated his 15th anniversary as Apple CEO.
Approximately 200 people celebrated Cook at the Caffé Macs cafeteria on the Apple campus, and band OneRepublic performed. Several...
Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate Beta 7
Apple today provided developers with the seventh beta of macOS Golden Gate, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the sixth beta.
Developers can download macOS Golden Gate by going to System Settings > General > Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required.
macOS Golden Gate includes multiple design improvements. Liquid Glass...
Apple Seeds Seventh iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the seventh betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming one week after Apple released the sixth betas.
Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.
iOS 27 introduces Apple's smarter version of Siri, Siri AI. Siri AI is a ...
Apple Seeds watchOS 27 Beta 7 to Developers
Apple today seeded the seventh beta of watchOS 27 to developers, with the update coming a week after the launch of the sixth beta.
The beta can be downloaded through the Watch app on the iPhone with a free developer account. The Apple Watch will need to be on the charger, connected to Wi-Fi, and have a battery level of 50 percent or above for new software to be installed.
watchOS 27...
Apple Seeds Seventh visionOS 27 Beta to Developers
Apple today provided developers with the seventh beta of an upcoming visionOS 27 update for testing purposes. The beta comes a week after Apple released the fifth beta.
visionOS 27 can be installed by opening the Settings app, going to Software Updates, and opting into Beta Updates.
visionOS 27 introduces Siri AI, the smarter and more capable version of Siri that's similar in capability...
Apple Seeds tvOS 27 Beta 7 to Developers
Apple today seeded the seventh beta of tvOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the sixth beta.
The beta can be downloaded and installed through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A free developer account is required.
tvOS 27 has few new features compared to the other 27 software updates, but it does add a redesigned Podcasts app,...
iOS 27: All the New Safari Features
Safari is one of the apps that Apple focused on in iOS 27, and it includes multiple new Apple Intelligence features. From automatically organizing tab groups to custom extensions, Safari is getting useful new capabilities.
Automatic Tab Organization
Safari uses Apple Intelligence to organize your open tabs into relevant topics, grouping like concepts together to make it easier to browse...
10 Ways to Improve Your iPhone's Battery Life
When you're at home or work with regular access to an iPhone charger, you probably don't need to worry much about your iPhone's battery. On days when you're away from home for long stretches, you might want to make some adjustments to extend battery life.
We've rounded up 10 tips that can cut down on battery drain.
1. Turn on Adaptive Power
The best way to preserve battery life is to...
Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods: All the New Rumors
Apple is working on AirPods that have cameras for feeding data to Siri. The new earbuds will be Apple's first AI wearable, and they're expected to launch sometime in 2027.
Leaked Video
Apple accidentally left a demo video featuring its rumored camera-equipped AirPods in macOS Tahoe 26.7 in mid-August. In the demo, a man holds up a book so the cameras in the AirPods can see the title. "With...
Apple Guts Vision Pro Gaming and Immersive Video Teams, Trims Siri Staff
In addition to cutting dozens of Vision Pro employees who worked on features like immersive video and gaming, Apple is laying off people who worked on Siri and AI, reports Bloomberg.
Apple is "largely shutting down" the Vision Pro team focused on gaming, and it is paring down the team that makes immersive video content. Approximately 100 employees who were part of the Vision Products Group...
Dark Cherry and More: Every iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra Color Rumor
We're likely about a month away from when Apple will launch new iPhone models, and color has been a major topic of discussion. There's going to be a dramatic new color for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, but Apple plans to play it safe with the foldable iPhone.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
With the iPhone 17 Pro line, Apple introduced a bold new Cosmic Orange color. This...
Apple Music to Label AI-Generated Songs
Apple sent emails to its music industry partners about the upcoming launch of a Made With AI label that Apple will apply to AI-generated content (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Content tagged as being "materially generated using AI" will have a label visible to all Apple Music users.
In March, Apple announced Transparency Tags, a system that lets music creators disclose when AI has been...
ChatGPT Can Now Read and Send iMessages on Mac
OpenAI today said there's a new Apple Messages plugin for ChatGPT, allowing ChatGPT on Mac to search messages, draft messages, analyze conversations, and send replies to people.
The Apple Messages plugin can be installed from the ChatGPT Plugins interface, and it is listed under Public. OpenAI suggests users try these prompts:
Check my calendar and reply to [name] with a few times I'm...
Apple Releases New AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features
Apple today released a fifth version of the beta firmware it is testing for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware is available for developers and public beta testers. It has a build number of 9A5347a.
In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple is adding a new AirPods interface, a slider for Adaptive mode, and support for custom EQ, so the...
EU Welcomes Apple's App Store Changes, Epic Slams 'Junk Fees'
Apple yesterday updated its App Store fees in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act and to put an end to its ongoing conflict with the European Commission. Apple cut the Core Technology Fee and simplified its pricing structure, so apps distributed through alternative marketplaces or through the web will pay less than before.
When announcing the changes, Apple said it worked in "close ...
Apple's Camera AirPods Not Launching Until 2027 Despite Leaked Video
Apple's camera-equipped AirPods will not launch until 2027 despite the demo video MacRumors found earlier this week, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
On Monday, MacRumors shared a demo video featuring the camera-equipped AirPods in action. The video was hidden in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, suggesting Apple was preparing for a launch. That's apparently not the case, and people...
