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
China Mobile to Subsidize iPhone
A new report claims that the ongoing negotiations between Apple and China Mobile are making some headway. According to an "insider", China Mobile will be relying on handset subsidies to bring the iPhone to China.
This new plan apparently takes the place of revenue sharing plans that had been a sticking point of negotiations in the...
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Apple and AT&T Discussing Official Tethering Option for iPhone?
Gizmodo reports on an alleged email Steve Jobs sent to one of their readers. The email was in response to a complaint that AT&T is not offering a tethering option for the iPhone, even though it is offered on other smartphones as a $30/month add-on. The response acknowledged Apple and AT&T were discussing the option: We agree, and are discussing it with ATT.
Steve'Tethering' allows users to...
Apple Confirms September iPhone Update
According to Macworld, Apple has confirmed the security flaw that was publicized yesterday that could allow unauthorized individuals to circumvent the passcode locking system on the iPhone. The minor iPhone security issue which surfaced this week is fixed in a software update which will be released in September, Apple representative, Jennifer Bowcock, said in an email to Macworld.A fix is...
iPod Nano Photos? Or Just an iPod Clone?
One reader points us to a comment post that links to a number of photos from a Chinese website which appear to depict the new iPod nano. The photos look convincing enough to represent a photos of a true object, however, a number of details make us believe this is simply an iPod clone and not the future iPod Nano. The photos depict a widescreen Nano as rumored, but have no Apple logo, no iPod...
Steve Jobs Obituary Accidentally Published by Bloomberg
Gawker publishes (via SetteB.IT) what appears to be a draft of Steve Jobs' obituary that was accidentally released to the newswire yesterday. Gawker explains that pre-writing obituaries is relatively common: But news organizations routinely prepare obituaries in advance, even for the healthy. And if Bloomberg readers had seen the internal story slug, "testjobs," their jitters might have abated....
Patent: Apple Details Multi-Touch Mac User Interface
An Apple patent application published today rehashes some concepts and diagrams from 2006 patent but generates continued interest due to persistant rumors that Apple may release a multi-touch tablet Mac.
AppleInsider details some of the techniques in accessing small user interface controls when using your fingers on a multi-touch tablet Mac: Apple explains that on a tablet Mac, the...
iPods, Notebooks, and... iMacs before the Holidays?
AppleInsider recaps many of the circulating rumors which expect both iPod and Mac notebook updates in the coming months. Some rumors have pegged September 9th as the possible day for at least some of the updates.
The iPod Nano and iPod touch are expected to see revisions, and long ...
Mediquations Offers Common Medical Equations for Docs
If you're not a doctor, medical student, health care professional or even doctor-turned-blogger, then you can probably skip this post.
Mediquations Medical Calculator [$4.99, App Store] provides a set of frequently used medical equations from your iPhone. Over 40 common equations are supported, including the MDRD, Free Water Deficit, and Fractional Excretion of Sodium.
The launch of the...
Psystar to Countersue Apple for Anticompetitive Practices
As previously reported, Psystar is planning on countersuing Apple for anticompetitive business practices, as reported by CNet. Psystar is a small company that made headlines...
iPhone Stylus Shootout: Pogo Stylus vs. Touch Pen Stylus
Pogo Stylus
Macenstein took the time to review two iPhone styluses that are available for the iPhone: iPhone Japanese Touch Stylus ($14.99) and the Pogo iPhone Stylus ($19.99). For the purpose of the review, Macenstein used the styluses as an artists tool for iPhone apps like Flipbook [App Store] and Kineo (formerly Flickbook) [App Store].
While the Japanese Touch Stylus wins points for...
iPhone Passcode Flaw Already Addressed for Future Firmware Update? [Update]
Gizmodo publicizes an iPhone security flaw that was publicly posted last night to MacRumors' Discussion Forum. The vulnerability allows individuals to easily bypass the built-in passcode protection offered by Apple to lock your iPhone.
The workaround allows unauthorized individuals access to...
U.K. iPhone Ad Banned Due to 'Misleading Claims'
The Guardian reports that a television ad for the Apple iPhone has been banned by the U.K.'s Advertising Standards Authority after receiving complains about misleading claims.
The television ad which can be viewed online claims that "all the parts of the internet are on the iPhone." The complaints about the ad pointed out that ...
Manage Netflix and Blockbuster Queues on the iPhone
iFlix screenshotFor online movie rental enthusiasts, two applications are now available to manage either your Netflix or Blockbuster rental queues.
iFlix
Flix [App Store] is a $1.99 application that allows you to manage your Netflix queues. The developer describes the app: Add, remove, and reorder ...
iTM Tools Offer Midi Control from the iPhone
Silicon Studios offers a series of tools for audio enthusiasts to provide Midi controls from their iPhone or iPod Touch.
iTM MidiLab (Free) - free demo of the tools
iTM Keys ($5.99) - Midi keyboard
iTM Matrix (...
iPhone Factory Worker Girl Still Has Her Job
China.org.cn reports on the photos posted to our forum last week of a Foxconn factory worker. Forum user markm49uk had found the photos on his brand new iPhone.
This led to speculation on the identity and the fate of the factory worker's job. Fortunately, it's been confirmed that the employee was not fired based on comments from a Foxconn representative: "She is definitely not fired," an...
Movies.app Gets Acquired and Releases Major Rewrite
Jeffrey Grossman's Movies [Free, App Store] has been acquired by Flixster and been rereleased last night as a complete rewrite.
Version 1.5 adds a number of new features:
- Expanded list of movies and theatres
- Movie posters and descriptions for all movies
- Trailers for all Box Office leaders and upcoming movies
- Search of over 50,000 movies with posters, description, cast and...
Resellers Getting Signals for a Wide Range of Apple Updates?
While rumors have focused on iPod Nano and iPod Touch updates as early as September 9th, the fate of the MacBook Pros and other updates have been less clear.
It appears, however, that Apple could be prepping for a wide range of product updates, with signals to at least some resellers to halt resupplies of Mac minis, MacBook Pros, iPods and even Cinema Displays.
Unfortunately, reseller...
Apple Event for September 9th?
As rumors continue to build of upcoming Apple product updates, more hints are starting to suggest that Apple will be holding a special event in September to launch these new products.
A rumor over the weekend originating from Kevin Rose claimed that we could see iPod Nano and iPod Touch updates in the next few weeks. A subsequent report from Rose indicated that September 9th could be the date ...
EA's 'Spore Origins' Arrives for iPod First
EA's Spore Origins has arrived for the Classic iPod and iPod Nano [iTunes link (not compatible with iPhone or iPod touch)] well ahead of its multiplatform launch scheduled for September 7th.
The $4.99 game offers an early look at Spore Origins which is also expected for release on the iPhone and iPod Touch soon. EA describes the gameplay: Eat or be eaten when you play SPORE Origins on your...
Last Chance to Get 'Tris' Before It's Gone
Noah Witherspoon, the developer behind the current #1 application on the App Store, has revealed that Tris [Free, App Store] will no longer be available as of Wednesday, August 27th.
The Tetris-clone caught the attention of the Tetris Company who claims a "copyright" claim on the game. The trouble is, I'm a college student, and not an affluent one, and I simply do not have the time, energy,...
