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
MacRumors Hiring Web Designer, Macworld 2008 Exhibitor Coverage, End of Sale
Seeking Web Designer - We are looking a professional web designer or team who would be interested in potentially participating in a MacRumors site and forum redesign. Also interested in ongoing relationship for additional projects outside of MacRumors. Ideal candidate would be a MacRumors reader(s) who is familiar with the workings of the site and forums and would be able to retain the basic...
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Apple Fixes Keyboard Freezing on MacBook and MacBook Pros
Apple has released MacBook, MacBook Pro Software Update 1.1 today which addresses a keyboard-freezing issue seen by many MacBook and MacBook Pro users under Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: This update addresses a responsiveness issue on MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook computers. Some MacBook and MacBook Pro systems may ...
Security Update 2007-009 for Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.1 [Updated]
Apple has issued security updates for Mac OS X 10.5.1, 10.4.11 (PPC), and 10.4.1 (Universal) today. The individual packages affected are listed:
Mac OS X 10.5.1: Core Foundation, CUPS, Flash Player Plug-in, Launch Services, perl, python, Quick Look, ruby, Safari, Samba, Shockwave Plug-in, Spin Tracer
Mac OS X 10.4.11: Address Book, CUPS, ColorSync, Core Foundation, Desktop Services,...
Apple Store Shipping Dates and Buyers Guide Recommendations
The Apple Store updated with last minute Christmas shipping deadlines on Apple products from the Apple Store. All standard configuration Macs must be purchased by December 19th, 2007 with standard shipping or December 21st with overnight shipping to ensure delivery by Christmas.
Our Buyer's Guide, however, does not recommend buying MacBook Pros or Mac Pros at this time due to the long lead ...
Apple Store Down (Dec 17th)
These are typically non-events, but the Apple Store is down for an unexpected updates:
It may simply be site changes related to the Christmas holiday. The site has been down for over 1 hour as of this writing.
Apple does also bring the store down for product updates, but these typically occur between 8-9am EST.
Update: Site is back up. No new...
More Analyst Expectations of an Apple Ultra-Portable
ZDNet Blogs recap a new research note by Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster who essentially recaps the running rumors about the ultra-portable Mac that is expected at Macworld Expo. Although we were anticipating an ultra-portable device with an 8″-11″ screen, our checks indicate the screen will likely be 11″-13. That said, we continue to expect the ultra-portable MacBook to be Apples thinnest and...
Catamount Software's PocketMoney for iPhone
Catamount software has released a beta for PocketMoney for the iPhone. PocketMoney was designed to do one thing and do it very well - track your finances quickly with the smallest amount of work. PocketMoney will help you keep your checking, savings, credit card and petty cash accounts in line.
Some
FireWire to Reach 3.2 Gigabit/s Speeds
The 1394 Trade Association announced a new S3200 specification that will deliver speeds up to 3.2 gigabits per second over FireWire. This represents a four-fold improvement over the existing FireWire 800 specification found in current Macs.
The new specification builds on the existing 1394b standard by using the same cables and connectors that are already deployed in existing FireWire 800...
Apple Updates Retail Leopard to 10.5.1
Besides offering the latest Mac OS X 10.5.1 update with all CPUs, Apple is now shipping the latest update of Mac OS X 10.5.1 incorporated into its retail Leopard Mac OS X installation disks. Previously, purchasers of Leopard required an over-the-internet Software Update to bring their Mac OS X 10.5.0 installation up to the latest version (10.5.1). Apple notified retailers of the change on...
Real iPhone GPS Module in Development
PartFoundry is working on an actual GPS module to plug into the iPhone's dock connector. At present, the hardware is still under development and the software interface is primitive. It is able to pull longitude and latitude coordinates from the GPS module and then display it on Google Maps.
A YouTube video is also available...
GarageBand 4.1.1 Offers Custom Ringtones for iPhone
The GarageBand 4.1.1 update yesterday introduced an unexpected feature -- the creation of custom (free) Ringtones for the iPhone.
An Apple support document details the procedure:
To create a custom ringtone
1. Set up a cycle region that covers the area you wish to use in the GarageBand song. Note: This area must be 40 seconds or less in length.
2. Once the cycle area has been set,...
iPhone Video Recording Proof of Concept
Monster and Friends posted a demo application for the iPhone that allows it to record video at up to 45 frames per second. In its current form, it can only record 5 seconds of video, but the developer expects the final version will record somewhere between 15-30+ fps and have an unlimited file length.
Gizmodo posts a video demonstrating the application.
As always, this requires a hacked...
QuickTime 7.3.1 Security Update
Apple has released QuickTime 7.3.1, which addresses a number of security issues. The release is available for Windows, Leopard (10.5), Tiger (10.4), and Panther (10.3) and available in your software update.
This update is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users and addresses a widely publicized security flaw in QuickTime revealed by Symantec. Details of this and other security fixes are listed ...
Garageband Updated to 4.1.1
Apple has released an update to GarageBand which brings it to 4.1.1. This update improves overall stability and addresses issues with file export to iPhone....
Christmas 'Get a Mac' Ad on Apple.com
Apple is featuring a new Christmas themed 'Get a Mac' advertisement on the front page of their website at Apple.com.
The new ad depicts "Mac" and "PC" as stop-motion-like animated characters whose voices are still played by actors Justin Long and John Hodgman, respectively. The two characters sing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" with a Mac vs PC...
Metallic MacBooks Spotted on Apple Campus
Appleinsider claims that "dark grey" or "gunmetal" colored slim notebooks have been spotted at Apple campus. Though noticeably thinner but otherwise similar in size to the company's 13-inch MacBooks, the notebook appeared to have a metallic sheen to it, which set it apart from the current black MacBook.
The report is reminiscent of a 9to5mac report that indicated that new MacBook enclosures made...
Apple Removes Cinema Displays From Store Front Page
Jason O'Grady observes that Apple has moved the Cinema Displays off the front page of the Apple Store last night.
O'Grady suggests this could be due to an impending Cinema Display update, though admits it could be simply to make room for Christmas...
Apple Working on Improved Exchange Support for iPhone?
Appleinsider points out a job listing from Apple which seeks a "motivated, highly-technical Exchange test/sync engineer."
The focus of the job will be testing Exchange and Outlook functionality with Apple's iPhone.
The rumor site speculates that this could mean that Apple is working to deliver support for ActiveSync, allowing iPhone synchronization with email, calendar items and contacts...
Next Version of Windows to Incorporate Advanced Touch Features
A Microsoft blogger revealed yesterday that the next version of Windows ("Windows 7") will contain touch features with specific claims that the new features will 'blow away' the current touch features on the iPhone: I will say that if you are impressed by the "touch features" in the iPhone, you'll be blown away by what's coming in Windows 7.
The blogger, Hilton Locke, is a Windows test engineer...
Apple Seeking Software Engineer for Future User Interfaces
This Apple Job description (as noted by Daringfireball) invites qualified software engineers to apply for a job at Apple working on new technologies and user interface concepts for "iPhone[s], cameras and remote controls." HID SW is responsible for delivering the firmware and software for Apples Input Devices, such as Multi-touch for iPhone, cameras, and remote controls. The team is a key part...
