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
Philips Hue Line Gains Bridge Pro, New Bulbs, Updated Outdoor Lights and More
Signify today announced a range of new products that are coming out this fall, including an updated bridge, new light strips and bulbs, updated outdoor light options, and some new Hue Secure devices.
The Hue Bridge Pro is an updated version of the Hue Bridge that enables support for up to 150 lights and 50 accessories, expanding the 50 light limit from the prior-generation Bridge. The Hue...
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Ecovacs Launches Deebot X11 Omnicyclone Robot Vacuum With Matter Integration
Ecovacs today announced the launch of its latest vacuuming and mopping robot, the Deebot X11 Omnicyclone. The HomeKit-compatible vacuum has several new features, including battery improvements, support for agentic AI and a 4WD climbing system that can cross higher room thresholds.
The X11 includes PowerBoost GaN fast-charging technology, allowing the robot to charge incrementally while...
Samsung Launches $1,200 Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra With Thin Design and Revamped S-Pen
Samsung today announced its newest tablet lineup, introducing the Galaxy Tab S11 and the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. We were able to take a quick look at the new tablet options prior to when Samsung launched them, giving us an early idea of how they compare to Apple's iPads.
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The 14.6-inch Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is Samsung's thinnest and...
Satechi Launches OntheGo Travel Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse
Satechi today announced the launch of a new travel-friendly mouse and keyboard setup designed for smartphones and tablets. The OntheGo Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand and OntheGo Bluetooth Mouse have been developed to be used when flying, at a coffee shop, in coworking spaces, when commuting, and more.
The OntheGo Bluetooth Keyboard has a protective cover that doubles as an adjustable stand...
Aqara Unveils HomeKit-Compatible Doorbell Camera G400 and Matter Hub M200
Smart home accessory company Aqara today announced several new HomeKit and Matter-compatible products, including the Doorbell Camera G400, the Hub M200, and a selection of plugs and accessories for the European and UK markets.
The Doorbell Camera G400 is a wired camera with a 2K sensor and head-to-toe coverage for people approaching a door. It integrates with HomeKit and supports HomeKit...
Scosche Launches MagicMount Qi2.2 25W Wireless Chargers for iPhone
Scosche today announced the launch of the MagicMount Charge Pro 25W series, introducing several wireless charger options that support the new Qi2.2 specification.
With Qi2.2 accessories, compatible iPhone models can charge at up to 25W, a wireless charging speed that is comparable to the MagSafe 2 25W charging speeds supported by the iPhone 16 models. Standard Qi2 wireless chargers max out...
AirPods Pro 3 Coming Next Week With Multiple New Features
There's less than a week to go until Apple's "Awe Dropping" event, and there's a good chance that Apple will introduce an updated version of the AirPods Pro. The AirPods Pro 3 are rumored to include new health features, an updated design, and more.
Design Changes
Rumors suggest the AirPods Pro 3 will have a new design, though it's unclear what exactly will change. The design could be...
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 227 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser.
Safari Technology Preview 227 includes fixes and updates for Accessibility, Animations, CSS, Editing, Forms, HMTL, Images, ...
ASUS ProArt 6K Review: $1,399 Gets You a 32-Inch 6K Display
ASUS recently came out with a new 32-inch 6K ProArt Display that's priced at $1,399, so we thought we'd check it out to see how it compares with the Studio Display and the Pro Display XDR from Apple.
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At 32 inches, the ProArt 6K is larger than the 27-inch Studio Display, but it is on par in size with the Pro Display XDR. ASUS doesn't...
LLM Siri With 'World Knowledge' Search Feature Coming in Early 2026
Apple plans to add an AI-powered web search tool to Siri next year, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The search tool will be an integrated Siri feature that will provide information on general search queries, similar to ChatGPT and Google's AI overviews for searches.
Apple is calling the search feature World Knowledge Answers internally, and some Apple executives apparently refer to it as an ...
Astropad's 'Fresh Coat' Screen Protector Cuts iPhone Reflections by 75% Without Color Loss
Astropad today announced the launch of Fresh Coat, a new anti-reflective screen protector that's designed to make the iPhone easier to see outdoors and under bright lights.
Fresh Coat is a glass screen protector that cuts down on up to 75 percent of reflections while preserving color accuracy.
We were able to try out Fresh Coat ahead of launch, and can confirm that it does indeed cut down ...
Garmin Beats Apple to Market with Satellite-Connected Smartwatch
Less than a week ahead of when Apple plans to unveil the Apple Watch Ultra with satellite capabilities, Garmin introduced its own smartwatch with satellite connectivity.
The Fenix 8 Pro is Garmin's first smartwatch to feature its inReach satellite and cellular connectivity. InReach is the technology that Garmin uses for its handheld navigation devices. With inReach, the Fenix 8 Pro can send...
Instagram Finally Comes to iPad
The Instagram app is expanding to the iPad at long last, with Instagram releasing a dedicated iPad app as of today.
Instagram for iPad focuses on Reels, and when opening the app, it will go directly to the Reels page. Stories will be available at the top of the interface, with support for messaging as well.
There is a dedicated Following tab that provides different filtering options....
Mophie Launches Max Charging Stand for Charging Multiple AirPods
Mophie today announced the launch of the Max Charging Stand, a two-in-one charger that's designed for the USB-C AirPods Max and the AirPods or AirPods Pro.
The Max Charging Stand holds the AirPods Max upright, with a magnetic USB-C charging dongle that connects to the USB-C port in the headphones. Mophie created the stand with the magnetic dongle to ensure that the AirPods Max are aligned...
One Week Until iPhone 17: Here's What We Know
Apple will introduce four new iPhones next week, and the standard iPhone 17 will arguably be the least interesting of the bunch. It's not going to get the super slim design like the iPhone 17 Air, nor will it have the upgraded camera setup like the 17 Pro. There are still a handful of features to look forward to, though, which we've outlined below.
This guide is limited to the standard...
Court Allows Google-Apple Search Deal to Continue With Conditions
Google will not be barred from entering into search agreements with companies like Apple, the judge presiding over the antitrust case between Google and the U.S. Department of Justice said today (via Bloomberg).
Google is not allowed to enter into exclusive contracts for search engine distribution, but it is still allowed to pay to Apple to be a search engine option on iPhone. Apple earns...
Apple Releases Sixth Public Betas of iOS 26 and More
Apple today released the sixth public betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and tvOS 26, allowing the public to test the updates ahead of their September launch. The sixth public betas come a week after the fifth public betas, and the updates correspond with the ninth developer betas that were released earlier today.
Public beta testers that have registered on Apple's website can download...
Beats Working on New Colors for Solo Buds, Studio Pro, and Solo 4
Apple's Beats brand will soon come out with new color options for several of its products, according to information discovered by MacRumors. The Beats Studio Pro headphones are set to be released in colors that Apple is referring to as dark slate and pink internally. It is worth noting that we've previously seen mentions of unreleased Sand Gray and Soft Pink colors for the Studio Pro, and it’s...
Apple Loses Robotics AI Researcher to Meta
Apple's lead artificial intelligence researcher for robotics is leaving the company for Meta, reports Bloomberg. Jian Zhang joined the Meta Robotics Studio on Tuesday.
Three additional AI researchers are also leaving Apple's Foundation Models AI team for OpenAI and Anthropic, continuing an exodus that began in July. At least a dozen AI experts have left Apple for Meta, OpenAI, and other...
Dolby Vision 2 Debuts With Solution for HDR Content That's 'Too Dark'
Dolby today unveiled Dolby Vision 2, a next-generation version of the popular Dolby Vision HDR format.
Dolby Vision 2 features a more powerful image engine that Dolby says "unlocks even more out of your TV," plus it supports new Content Intelligence tools to optimize TV sets for a "captivating picture" based on the content that's being watched. Specifically, Dolby says that Content...
