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
iOS 17.4 Beta 1 Tidbits: EU App Store Updates, Cloud Gaming Apps, Podcast Transcripts and More
Apple today introduced the first betas of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to developers, bringing some radical updates to the iPhone and iPad in Europe. Most of the big changes will only impact EU users, but there are also updates in the operating system that are available worldwide.
In this article, we've rounded up everything new in iOS 17.4 beta 1.
EU Changes
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Apple's EU Core Technology Fee Could Bankrupt Freemium App Developers
App developers in the European Union who choose to opt in to Apple's new business terms must pay an €0.50 "Core Technology Fee" or CTF for every app install over one million installs, a model that has the potential to bankrupt free or freemium app developers.
Apple does not charge for the first one million "first annual installs" per iOS account each year, but after that, developers will...
Apple Expands Analytics Available to Developers as Part of App Store Changes
As part of the App Store changes being enabled in Europe, Apple is providing all developers worldwide with updated analytics information.
More than 50 new reports are available through the App Store Connect API to help developers analyze their app performance. Some of the new metrics:
Engagement - Apple is offering additional insight into the number of users on the App Store that...
This is How Notarization Will Work for iOS Apps Distributed Through Alternative App Stores
Apps that are distributed through alternative app stores in EU countries will need to submit to a notarization process that's similar to the notarization process for Mac apps. According to Apple, Notarization applies to all apps, and it is a process focused on privacy, security, and maintaining device integrity.
Apple is aiming to ensure that apps do not have viruses, malware, or other...
These Are the Countries Where You Can Install Apps Outside of the iOS App Store
Apple today completely overhauled its app system, introducing changes that allow developers to distribute their apps through alternative app stores and use alternative methods of payment in iOS 17.4. Unfortunately, these changes are limited to countries that are in the European Union, and they won't be implemented worldwide.
There are 27 EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,...
Fortnite to Return to iOS in Europe Following App Store Changes
Epic Games plans to bring its Epic Games Store to the iPhone and the iPad under Apple's new alternative app store policy in the European Union, Epic Games announced today.
The Epic Games Store will include popular game Fortnite, which means iPhone and iPad users will be able to install and play the title without having to use a cloud gaming service. Fortnite has been banned from the iOS App...
Upcoming iPad Pro Could Feature Landscape Face ID Camera
Apple's upcoming iPad Pro is likely to include a landscape Face ID camera, according to code in iOS 17.4 discovered by MacRumors contributor Steve Moser.
"During Face ID setup, iPad needs to be in landscape with the camera at the top of the screen," reads the code.
With the 10th-generation iPad, Apple relocated the front-facing camera to the side of the device so that it would be usable...
Apple Limiting Alternative App Stores and Payments to EU Due to Malware, Fraud and Scam Risks
In developer documentation outlining systemwide changes to the App Store in the European Union, Apple explains why alternative app stores, alternative payment options, and other updates are being limited to the EU.
Apple claims that these changes are introducing notable risks for users and developers, introducing "new avenues for malware, fraud and scams, illicit and harmful content, and...
Apple Warns That Some Screen Time and Sharing Features Won't Work With Alternative App Distribution in the EU
Apple in iOS 17.4 will begin allowing apps in the European Union to be distributed through alternative app stores rather than the iOS App Store, but the Cupertino company warns that this means certain features users have come to rely on will not work as they do for standard App Store apps.
Restrictions on In-App Purchases in Screen Time will not be available, for example, nor will Family...
iOS 17.4 Beta Adds New Emoji: Shaking Head, Lime, Phoenix, Brown Mushroom and More
The iOS 17.4 beta that was released today introduces new emoji characters, which include lime, an edible brown mushroom, a phoenix, a broken chain, shaking head vertically (as in a "yes" nod), and shaking head horizontally (a "no" head shake).
Mockup of new emoji via Emojipedia
These characters are part of the Unicode 15.1 update that was approved in September 2023.
There are also four new ...
Apple Opens Up NFC to Third-Party Apps in EU, Allowing New Tap-to-Pay Options
As part of major changes being made to the app ecosystem in the EU in iOS 17.4, Apple is allowing apps to access and use the iPhone's NFC chip.
Going forward, NFC payments will be available directly in apps without the need for Apple Pay or the Wallet app, paving the way for third-party payment services and banks to offer their own tap-to-pay solutions on Apple devices.
iPhone users can...
Apple Now Allowing Non-WebKit Engines in EU, Offering More Options for Changing Default Browser
With the iOS 17.4 update, Apple is making sweeping changes to iOS in order to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. Apple is opening up the browser engine, and giving users more choice over what apps and services they use as the defaults on their devices.
Users in the EU who update to iOS 17.4 will be presented with a splash screen upon opening Safari that allows them to ...
iOS 17.4 Introduces Alternative App Marketplaces With No Commission in EU
Apple today announced major changes to its app ecosystem in the European Union, implementing updates that will allow iPhone and iPad users to download and install apps outside of the App Store through alternative app marketplaces.
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Alternative app marketplaces will function as an iOS app that is able to install other iOS apps on an...
Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to Developers
Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 betas to developers for testing purposes, with the updates coming a day after the launches of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3.
Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the "Beta Updates" option, and toggling on the iOS 17 or iPadOS 17...
Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 17.4 to Developers
Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming tvOS 17.4 to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a day after the release of tvOS 17.3.
Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 17.4 update by opting in to the beta through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A registered developer account is required.
tvOS software releases are usually minor in scale compared to...
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 187 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the Safari Technology Preview to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari.
Safari Technology Preview 187 includes fixes and updates for Accessibility, Animations, CSS, Forms, Rendering, Scrolling, Storage, SVG, Web...
Apple to Get TSMC's First 2-Nanometer Chips
Apple will be the first company to receive chips built on the TSMC's future 2-nanometer process, DigiTimes said today. According to sources that spoke to the site, Apple is "widely believed to be the initial client to utilize the process."
The report comes from DigiTimes "Tomorrow's Headlines" alert, so additional details may be available in the full news story.
TSMC is expected to begin...
Jon Stewart Returning to 'The Daily Show' After Apple TV+ Series Cancelation
Jon Stewart is set to return to Comedy Central series "The Daily Show" eight years after he stepped down and handed the reins over to Trever Noah. Stewart plans to host the series every Monday starting on February 12, with a rotating lineup of regular correspondents handling the other days.
The news comes three months after Apple TV+ series "The Problem With Jon Stewart" was canceled due to...
Apple Received 13 Academy Award Nominations for Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon
Apple scored 13 Academy Award nominations for Apple TV+ movies Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon, doubling its record for Academy Award nominations in a single year.
Directed by Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon has been nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress in a Leading Role (Lily Gladstone), Best Supporting Actor (Robert De Niro), Best Costume Design, Best ...
Apple Car Autonomous Driving Scaled Down, Launch Planned for 2028
Apple has pivoted to simpler, less ambitious design for the Apple Car in order to actually bring the vehicle to market, reports Bloomberg. Apple initially wanted a driverless car with full autonomous capabilities, but it is now developing an electric vehicle with fewer features.
After abandoning the driverless plans, Apple aimed for a car with Level 4 autonomous functionality that would have ...
