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
Apple Releases iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 With New Liquid Glass Design
Apple today released iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, the latest operating system updates designed for the iPhone and iPad. iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 are available for free on all compatible devices. You can download Apple's new software over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. It can take a few minutes for the updates to propagate to all users due to high demand on launch day.
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macOS Tahoe Now Available With Liquid Glass Design, Phone App, Spotlight Actions and More
Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26, the newest version of the macOS operating system designed to run on the Mac. macOS Tahoe is a free update that can be downloaded today on compatible Macs. macOS Tahoe can run on all Apple silicon Macs, as well as the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro, the 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro, the 2020 and later iMac, and the 2019 and later Mac Pro.
Mac users can download the...
Apple Releases watchOS 26 With Sleep Score, Workout Buddy, Hypertension Alerts, New Watch Faces and More
Apple today released watchOS 26, the newest version of the watchOS operating system that runs on the Apple Watch. watchOS 26 is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 6, all Apple Watch Ultra models, and the Apple Watch SE 2 and later. You'll also need an iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26.
watchOS 26 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26 by opening up the Apple Watch app and...
tvOS 26 Now Available With Liquid Glass UI and Enhanced Apple TV Features
Apple today released tvOS 26, the latest version of the tvOS operating system that runs on the Apple TV 4K.
tvOS 26 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the Apple TV. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. Apple TV owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 26 automatically.
tvOS 26 uses the...
Apple Releases visionOS 26 With Persistent Widgets, Lifelike Personas, and Spatial Scenes for Vision Pro
Apple today released visionOS 26, the newest version of the visionOS operating system that runs on the Apple Vision Pro.
visionOS 26 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing the Software Update option. To install an update, the Vision Pro headset needs to be removed, and there is a software progress bar...
Apple Releases HomePod Software 26 With Crossfade and AirPlay Improvements
Along with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, Apple today released new HomePod 26 software for the HomePod and HomePod mini.
HomePod Software 26 adds support for crossfade, a feature that's designed to more smoothly transition between songs. It also includes AirPlay improvements, with Apple's release notes available below.
Software version 26 includes support for crossfade with Apple Music ...
Three Days Until iOS 26 Launch: What Are You Most Looking Forward To?
iOS 26 is coming in just three days, and it brings a new Liquid Glass design with translucent UI elements, rounded menu bars, simplified navigation, pop out menus, and more.
Liquid Glass has been contentious during the beta testing period. Some people don't feel like there's enough translucency, and others think Apple has gone too far, impacting readability. Where do you fall on the...
AirPods Pro 3 First Look
Apple is planning to release the AirPods Pro 3 next week, but MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera was able to get an early look at the new earbuds following Tuesday's keynote event. It's been a few years since the AirPods Pro were refreshed, so there are some useful upgrades to be aware of.
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The AirPods Pro 3 have a new shape because...
iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro Models Available for Pre-Order
Apple is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone Air, the iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Pro, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max through the online storefront and the Apple Store app. You will need to refresh the website or the app until the store comes up, and the app is often the quicker way to get a pre-order in.
Pre-orders for the new iPhones are available in more than 50 countries and regions around...
watchOS 26 Coming Monday: Here's What's New
watchOS 26 is set to be released on Monday, September 15, but developers and public beta testers already have access to the launch version. Apple seeded the watchOS 26 release candidate earlier this week, and as long as no last minute bugs are found, it's the version we'll get next week.
The release notes included with the update have a few surprises, including confirming that Sleep Score...
Here Are Apple's macOS Tahoe 26 Release Notes
macOS Tahoe is coming out next Monday, and Apple provided the release candidate (RC) version of the software earlier this week. The RC came with notes highlighting the features that Apple believes are most important.
Apple has changed up the way that it provides release notes for macOS, and rather than a list of features, there's a carousel with more detailed descriptions of key additions...
iPhone Air's Durability Put to the Test by Apple Execs
Following the iPhone 17 event earlier this week, Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak and Apple hardware engineering chief John Ternus did an interview with Tom's Guide's Mark Spoonauer to discuss the iPhone Air. During the interview, Joswiak demonstrated the iPhone Air's durability by handing Spoonauer an iPhone Air and encouraging him to try to bend it.
Spoonauer says that it survived the...
Apple Disputes Australian Court Finding of iOS App Store Monopoly in Epic Games Battle
Apple and Epic Games have been involved in a high-profile legal battle in the United States, but the two companies have also been facing off in court in Australia. Back in August, Australia's federal court ruled that the Apple App Store had violated competition laws by prohibiting sideloading and alternative payment methods.
At the time, the court had not shared a written judgment, but now...
MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 17 From GRID Studio
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with GRID Studio to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a brand new iPhone 17. GRID Studio's fifth anniversary coincides with Apple's iPhone 17 launch, and GRID Studio wanted to celebrate by hosting a sale and a giveaway.
GRID Studio creates art showcasing Apple's history from old, discarded Apple products that would otherwise clutter up...
iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: What's Exclusive to Apple's Largest Flagship iPhone
Before Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, there were rumors suggesting that some features like the upgraded Telephoto camera could be exclusive to the Pro Max. In the past, Apple has limited some capabilities to the Pro Max, so it was a possibility, but the two devices have the same general feature set this year.
There are a few things that are different, of course, but...
The Camera Plateau: What's New With the iPhone 17 Pro Cameras
With the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, Apple introduced a new design for the rear of the device. Instead of a camera bump, we now have a camera plateau that spans almost the entire back of the iPhone. The camera plateau houses an upgraded camera system that includes a revamped Telephoto lens.
All three of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max cameras are 48 megapixels, and there are five zoom...
iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max Hands-On
Apple introduced the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max yesterday and gave members of the media some hands-on time with them. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera was able to take a look to check out the new design and share his first impressions.
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Rather than using titanium and glass, the iPhone 17 Pro models have a unibody aluminum...
New Apple Watch 5G Feature Missing in Multiple Countries at Launch
The Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3 all feature an upgraded 5G modem and antenna architecture, but 5G connectivity won't be available in some countries.
5G is not listed as a supported feature for the new Apple Watch models in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and several other countries in Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia.
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You Don't Need the Apple Watch Series 11 to Get Your Sleep Score
With the Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3, Apple announced support for a new Sleep Score feature that's designed to provide you with an actionable overview of your sleep quality.
It turns out that Sleep Score is a watchOS 26 feature, so it is also available on older Apple Watch models. If you have the watchOS 26 release candidate installed, you can see your Sleep Score in the Health ...
Faster mmWave 5G Still Limited to U.S. iPhone 17 Models
The new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max continue to offer mmWave 5G connectivity in the United States, but the faster 5G speeds have not yet expanded to other countries. Outside of the U.S., the new iPhone models are limited to sub-6GHz 5G.
mmWave 5G has been exclusive to the United States since 5G connectivity launched in the iPhone 12. Other countries have been slower to...
