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
Shipping Estimates for 21.5-Inch and 27-Inch iMac Drop to 1-3 Days in US and Canada
Shipping estimates for new orders of the 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac dramatically improved today, with both models now shipping in 1–3 days from the online Apple Stores in Canada and the United States.
In January, shipping times for the 21.5-inch iMac slipped to 2–3 weeks, and the 27-inch iMac has been in short supply since its November release. The supply shortage has been attributed to...
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Evernote Issues Password Reset After Security Breach
Note-taking service Evernote today released a statement announcing that it had discovered suspicious activity on the Evernote network, which prompted it to issue a service-wide password reset.
While Evernote says that no content or payment information was accessed, hackers did acquire usernames, email addresses, and encrypted passwords.In our security investigation, we have found no evidence...
T-Mobile Attacked by AT&T in Newspaper Ad Ahead of Potential Rebranding
According to TmoNews, T-Mobile is gearing up to introduce significant changes to its service in March, eliminating both contracts and early termination fees, along with implementing installment payments for its equipment. T-Mobile's move to end subsidies was confirmed by the company in late December.-For starters, kiss contracts goodbye as T-Mobile moves to a no-contract world. Existing customers ...
Apple Updates Anti-Malware Software to Block Older Versions of Adobe Flash Player Plug-in
As noted by Jim Dalrymple of The Loop, Apple today updated its malware definition file "Xprotect.plist" to block older versions of Adobe Flash Player in Safari. Versions of Flash that come before the latest 11.6.602.171 update will be automatically blacklisted.
To help protect users from a recent vulnerability, Apple has updated the web plug-in-blocking mechanism to disable older versions of...
FCC Will Investigate U.S. Mobile Phone Unlocking Ban
Cell phone unlocking in the United States became illegal in late January for new devices, prompting a White House petition urging the government to look into the issue.
The petition on the WeThePeople platform successfully garnered the 100,000 signatures necessary for an official White House response, and the backlash over the ban also caught the attention of the Federal Communications...
Rovio to Release 'The Croods' iOS Game, Based on Upcoming DreamWorks Animated Movie
Angry birds creator Rovio is pairing up with DreamWorks to release an iOS game based on DreamWorks' upcoming animated movie, The Croods. The movie, which will be released in theaters on March 22, stars a caveman family.
Based on Rovio's description, the game version of the movie sounds like a cross between a Farmville-style village simulation and Pokemon.
This all-new game finds the Croods...
Apple Seeds Build 12D74 of OS X Beta 10.8.3 to Developers
Apple today seeded build 12D74 of OS X Mountain Lion to developers, marking the eleventh beta iteration of the newest version of Mountain Lion. 10.8.3 was first seeded to developers in November of 2012.
Build 12D74 comes two weeks after build 12D68 and features no listed changes. Registered developers can download the update on Apple’s Developer Page.
This post originally referred to...
YouTube App Updated with 'Send to TV' Feature, Now Pairs with Smart TVs and Consoles
Google today updated its YouTube for iOS app, making its "Send to TV" feature available for the iPhone and the iPad.
Send to TV lets users pair iDevices with televisions that support Google TV, allowing YouTube content to be streamed directly to the television. The functionality of Send to TV is similar to Apple's AirPlay, without the need for an Apple TV.
With the new feature, YouTube...
iPad Mini Sales Overtaking iPad Sales Faster Than Apple Expected
Sales of the iPad mini are cannibalizing sales of the iPad, according to a report from NPD DisplaySearch. January shipments of tablet panels between 7 and 9 inches eclipsed shipments of larger panels, indicating an unexpected shift in consumer preference for a smaller form factor tablet.
Shipments of 9.7-inch panels (the iPad) fell from 7.4 million in December to 1.3 million in January, while...
Controversial Freemium Game Real Racing 3 Hits the U.S. App Store
Controversial freemium game Real Racing 3 was released in the U.S. App Store tonight, after being tested in several international App Stores. Real Racing 3 is the highly anticipated followup to Real Racing 2, with real cars, photorealistic tracks, and online time shifted multiplayer gameplay.
Unlike earlier games in the series, Real Racing 3 is free to play, with time-based freemium...
Yelp Updated with Improved Social Features and Streamlined iPad Business Page
Yelp today updated its Yelp app for iOS to version 6.5.0, offering improved social search search results and a redesigned iPad business page. Yelp on the iPad is now streamlined, with easier access to hours, menu items, and phone numbers.
"Explore the Menu" and Yelp Deals, which have both been offered on the iPhone for some time, are now available on the iPad. Search results on both the iPhone ...
Adobe's Photoshop Touch Now Available for iPhone
Adobe today announced the release of its Photoshop Touch application for the iPhone. Photoshop Touch is the mobile version of Adobe's well-known Photoshop software, designed to bring core Photoshop capabilities to iOS. Previously, the app was only available for the iPad.
Rather than making the iPad app universal, Adobe is offering Photoshop Touch for the iPhone for $4.99. It includes the same...
Rovio's 'Angry Birds Toons' to Launch on March 16
Rovio has sold millions of copies of the games in its Angry Birds series, turning a simple game into a thriving franchise. The company has released several variants of its original Angry Birds app, including Angry Birds Space, Angry Birds Rio, and Angry Birds Star Wars, among others.
Today Rovio debuted its upcoming Angry Birds cartoon, titled "Angry Birds Toons." As described by the company,...
Clear for Mac to Support Leap Motion Controller
Realmac Software, the company behind popular gesture-based task list Clear, today announced that Clear for Mac will work with the Leap Motion controller.
Leap Motion's controller is a touch-free device that allows users to control their computers via hand gestures in three dimensions. It works in conjunction with the Leap Motion software, and development units have been sent to 10,000...
iOS 6.1.3 Beta 2 Fixes Exploits Used for Evasi0n Jailbreak
The upcoming iOS 6.1.3 update, which was seeded in beta form to developers last week, will put an end to new versions of the evasi0n jailbreak.
Forbes reports that evad3rs team member David Wang (aka planetbeing on Twitter) tested the patch over the weekend and found that one of the five exploits the hack uses was repaired.Wang tells me that he's analyzed the 6.1.3 beta 2 update and found that ...
Mophie Announces Juice Pack Air for iPhone 5
Mophie today announced the iPhone 5 version of the Juice Pack Air, which offers more battery life than the recently announced Juice Pack Helium for the iPhone 5.
The ideal case for the everyday 9–5er and for those whose day doesn't always end when they leave the office. Lighter and thinner than previous generations, but packed with more power to make sure your phone can keep up with your...
New iPad 5 Case Consistent with Rumored Mini-Style Redesign
Apple accessory manufacturer MiniSuit has already created a case for the upcoming fifth-generation iPad, based on data and specifications received from what the site claims is a reliable source. The site sent MacRumors photos of the case this evening.
Case manufacturers often obtain case specs ahead of product releases to get a jump on manufacturing. Creating a case based on measurements can...
Facebook iOS Update Adds Free VoIP Calling in US and Canada
Facebook today updated its main iOS app, adding free VoIP calling in the United States and Canada. Facebook previously beta tested the feature in its Messenger iOS app, which received an update to allow voice calling in January.
As in the Messenger app, voice calling within Facebook for iOS can be accessed by tapping on a friend’s name in the chat menu and then tapping on the info button,...
FixYa Study Finds Apple Smartphones to be the Most Reliable
FixYa, a site that provides consumer generated troubleshooting tips, today released a "Smartphone Reliability Report" that compares user complaints on smartphones from Apple (iPhone), Samsung (Galaxy), Nokia (Lumia), and Motorola (Droid).
Based on the reported problems, which come from a database of 30 million users, FixYa assigned a dependability score to each manufacturer. According to...
LEGO The Lord of the Rings Hits the Mac App Store
LEGO The Lord of the Rings, which was released for consoles and PCs late last year, has finally made its way to the Mac.
The game, which is based on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, incorporates events from all three of the movies. It features actual film dialogue along with RPG elements that are not present in other LEGO games, such as an expanding inventory and open world exploration.
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