Arnold Kim
Arnold is the Editorial Director of MacRumors and founded the site in February, 2000.
Arnold was also a practicing physician but gave it up in 2008 to focus on this website. He has been writing about Apple for over 20 years, and has been profiled by the New York Times, and interviewed by various news publications about his knowledge of Apple.
He continues to run MacRumors, and provides editorial oversight as well as business direction.
Arnold was also a practicing physician but gave it up in 2008 to focus on this website. He has been writing about Apple for over 20 years, and has been profiled by the New York Times, and interviewed by various news publications about his knowledge of Apple.
He continues to run MacRumors, and provides editorial oversight as well as business direction.
Arnold Kim's Articles
Sept 9th: iTunes 8, iPhone Firmware 2.1... with Hidden Features?
Despite having some initial doubts, Arstechnica now believes that Kevin Rose was correct and that iTunes 8 will be arriving on September 9th alongside the expected iPod updates.
Also expected is the iPhone 2.1 firmware which had been also reported with the original rumor.
One new tidbit, however, is that Ars was told that there are parts of the iPhone 2.1 firmware "that were specifically...
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Leaked Photo of 4th Generation iPod Nano in Packaging?
Engadget posts what is claimed to be an actual photo of one of the new "tall" iPod Nanos. Rumors have been persistent that the iPod Nano would see a return to the "tall" form factor next week. The larger screen will reportedly allow for better viewing of video content.
The image also appears to be the same source image as an obscured iPod Nano photo published
Is Magnetosphere Now an iTunes 8 Visualizer? [Updated]
A number of individuals are speculating that Flight 404's Magnetosphere iTunes visualizer is likely to be "trippy" iTunes 8 visualizer described by Kevin Rose.
Magnetosphere had been available as a free download from the developer's site until a few months ago. The author has since responded to an inquiry by Allan White that the plug-in had been "sold to a third party".
Other...
Apple Continues Mac OS X 10.5.5 Seeding (9F32)
Apple is continuing its steady stream of developer releases of the next version of Mac OS X 10.5.5 with a new version seeded to developers just last night.
The latest version (build 9F32) provides more minor fixes but continues to have at least one known issue with Mail search. Beyond this, Apple has addressed approximately 129 bugs and issues since the previous public release of Mac OS X...
Microsoft's First Seinfeld Ad Airs: Shoe Circus
As promised, Microsoft has started running their new ads using comedian Jerry Seinfeld and Microsoft founder Bill Gates. The ad has already been spotted by a number of readers.
The first in presumably a series of ads show Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld in Shoe Carnival. A YouTube video (via Macenstein) is available.
Seinfeld was reportedly paid $10 million for his work in this series of ...
Apple Licensing Imagination's PowerVR Graphics Cores for Future Products?
Imagination Technologies announced today that they have secured a new multi-year, multi-use license agreement which gives an unnamed company access to the company's wide range of current and future PowerVR graphics and video cores. As a result of this new agreement, it is expected that Imaginations IP cores will feature in a number of new SoCs to be used in this companys future products. Under...
No Music Subscription Service Next Week
According to CNet sources, Apple will not be introducing an iTunes subscription service next week. My sources say that they don't expect Apple to announce anything to do with music content, and they are sure Apple won't be rolling out an iTunes music subscription service.According to the article, Apple simply has not acquired such licensing from music labels at this time.
The rumor was...
Google Cofounder On Lack of Mac Chrome Browser: 'It's Embarrassing'
Valleywag excerpts a Kara Swisher interview with Google cofounder Sergey Brin. At one point, the Swisher asks about a Mac version: Google cofounder Sergey Brin asked BoomTown's Kara Swisher if she'd try it out. "But you don't have a Mac version, baby, so no," Swisher tells him in this clip, excerpted from Swisher's longer interview. "I know, I know, it's embarrassing," says Brin.Brin states he...
Photo of the 4th Generation iPod Nano?
Alibaba, a B2B marketplace, has a photo (via Zollotech) of what appears to be the 4th generation iPod Nano that is expected to be released next week.
We can't be for sure if this represents a photo of the actual device, or simply a mockup based on circulating dimensions, but it does...
Beyond Multi-Touch: Voice, Gaze, Facial Expression Recognition
Apple's patent applications provide a glimpse into what might lie ahead in our future. For example, we saw an explosion of multi-touch patents in the year before the iPhone's release. And while many of these concepts may never come to market, they provide an interesting look into the direction of Apple's research.
One of the most recent patent applications from Apple is entitled Multitouch...
Apple Rejecting Apps Based on 'Limited Utility'
One developer emailed this video and rejection letter for their app called Pull My Finger. Especially concerning is that Apple did not reject it due to it being offensive, but instead rejected it due to "limited utility": "Hello Developer,
We've reviewed your application Pull My Finger. We have determined that this application is of limited utility to the broad iPhone and iPod touch user...
iPod Nano and iPod Touch Dimensions Revealed?
iLounge claims to have dimensions of the new iPod Nano and iPod Touch which are expected to be released at next week's September 9th media event.
The new iPod Nano resembles circulating rumors, though the front display does not appear to be as curved as previously depicted.
The new iPod Touch will be receiving a tapered design much like the new iPhone 3G. The new case appears to be...
iTunes 8, Playlist Recommendations, Visualizations [Update: HD TV Shows?]
With Apple's announcement that the company will be holding a special media event on September 9th, we're reminded that Kevin Rose was the first source of the September 9th date.
Rose originally reported that we would see new iPod nanos and small cosmetic changes to the iPod Touch in September, but...
Apple Event Confirmed for September 9th: 'Let's Rock'
Engadget confirms that there is an Apple media event for September 9th as rumored.
Apple is expected to release new iPod nanos and a new iPod Touch. While Macbook and MacBook Pro updates are also in the pipeline, we have heard suggestions that those will not see updates until at least...
Google to Launch Webkit Based Web Browser Called 'Chrome' [Available]
Google announced today that they would be releasing a new open source web browser called Google Chrome. The new browser will be available for download as a beta starting tomorrow.
Google states that the reason for a new web browser is that the company believes that it "can add value for users and, at the same time, help drive innovation on the web." The new browser is said to be...
4th Generation iPod Nano Case 'In the Wild'
Engadget Spanish has found an actual case for the unreleased 4th Generation iPod Nano at the IFA 2008 expo. The case resembles the circulating rumors of the taller/rounded iPod Nano that is expected for release in September.
The case is by Hama and is a Sport Case specifically labeled "for iPod nano 4G".
Word of a taller case were first reported by iLounge. Kevin Rose later added a mo...
Belkin JoyPod Game Controller for iPhone with App Support? [Update: No]
Over at TouchArcade.com, we have posted an image of what appears to be a Belkin gaming controller accessory for the iPhone. The ad copy of the accompanying unconfirmed image claims that the new "JoyPod" will provide App Store support. If true, this means Apple will be incorporating official support for the accessory in the iPhone SDK. Other features listed include:
- 8 buttons total (6...
Funky Punch and Milebug (Mileage Log) on Sale
A couple of temporary sales on the App Store provide significant discounts from the normal price of the following apps.
Milebug - Mileage Log [App Store] is normally priced at $9.99 but is temporarily priced at $2.99.
Milebug says it makes it easy for you to track your tax-deductible mileage on your iPhone or iPod touch. The price is reduced temporarily until the next update is released. ...
Gameloft's Asphalt 4 Elite Racing Now Available [Video]
Gameloft has released their Asphalt 4 Elite Racing [App Store] game to the app store tonight.
The $9.99 game was originally expected by the end of July. The new racer provides some unique features such as Wi-Fi multiplayer mode so you can race against your friends. Other features claimed...
Solver Now Available for Microsoft Excel 2008 for Mac
Microsoft's Mac BU and FrontLine Systems have announced that Solver for Excel 2008 is now available for the Mac as a free download. Frontline Systems developed the original Solver for Excel on both Macintosh and Windows. For many years, we've offered Solver upgrades for Windows users, that have gotten more and more powerful over time -- but we haven't been active on the Mac. We're now applying...
