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
Apple to Air Student-Made iPod Touch Ad
In an unusual move, Apple will be airing a new television ad that started as a student project, according to The New York Times. The new iPod touch ad will begin airing on Sunday.
The ad started as a student project created by 18 year old Nick Haley and posted to YouTube. Haley was contacted by Apple's ad agency TBWA/Chiat/Day We represent Apple and weve seen what you have produced and wed...
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Apple Updates Aperture to 1.5.6 for Leopard
Apple release an update to Aperture today, which brings Aperture to verison 1.5.6. Aperture 1.5.6 addresses issues related to performance, improves overall stability, and supports compatibility with Mac OS X v10.5. This update is recommended for all Aperture users.
The update provides compatibility for Mac OS X Leopard which is launching today.
Yesterday, Apple also release updates to iDVD 6...
Early Mac OS X Leopard Notes and Observations
With the delivery of Mac OS X Leopard, there have been a number of articles detailing individual observations. Here compilation of interesting Leopard tidbits:
Engadget
- Officially, no backing up with Time Machine over the drives you have connected via USB to your Airport Extreme (but here's a potential workaround)
- Time Machine can backup over the network but only to AFP shares
-...
Mac OS X Leopard Ships to Customers, Launch T-Shirt Photos, Leopard Screenshots
Apple will be officially launching Mac OS X Leopard at retail stores worldwide at 6 p.m. local time. To entice early customers, Apple will be giving out free Leopard T-Shirts.
One (possible staff) T-shirt reads "Add a new Mac to your Mac. Introducing Mac OS X Leopard" on the front, and has an Apple logo on the back. (Note: one claim that this is the staff T-shirt, and that the customer one...
Apple Releases iMac MXM Update 1.0
Apple released the iMac MXM Update 1.0 today which improves video compatibility with Boot Camp on certain 24" iMac models. Some iMac (Late 2006 24-inch) computers may display a black screen when booting from the Windows XP installer CD, instead of the standard blue installation screen. The computer will respond to the correct setup key presses and continue the installation even though the built-in ...
Apple Releases iDVD 6.0.4
For Leopard users who still have iLife '06.
iDVD 6.0.4:
This update improves overall stability and supports compatibility with Mac OS X...
Apple Releases iLife Support 8.1.1
Apple released an update to iLife '08 today:
iLife Support 8.1.1
This update supports system software components shared by all iLife 08 applications, improves overall stability, addresses a number of other minor issues, and supports general compatibility issues. It is recommended for all users of iLife...
Mac OS X Leopard Retail Box Video (Hologram)
After several user reports of early Mac OS X Leopard deliveries, we've been anxiously awaiting the traditional unboxing photos for the retail box of Leopard. While typically unrevealing, there's a certain satisfying closure in finally seeing the contents of the retail box.
As it turns out, Apple has stepped it up with the Leopard retail box as this YouTube video shows. Leopard appears to ...
Mac OS X Leopard Reviews: NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today
Apple has seeded the usual technology reviewers with early copies of Mac OS X Leopard for review. The reviews were published tonight. Overall, Leopard is described to be a solid upgrade with only minor bugs encountered in the testing by the reviewers. David Pogue specifically states that he was using the final version of Leopard for a week prior to the review. Compatibility with existing...
Mac OS X Leopard DVD Photos and Shipping Status
Some retailers have already received their shipments of Mac OS X Leopard. HardMac publishes photos of the Mac OS X Leopard Retail installation DVD:
It appears that some have already obtained legitimate copies of Apple's latest Mac OS X operating system. Meanwhile, many customers are reporting that their Leopard orders have been "prepared for shipment" with a few reports that it has...
Apple Leopard Teaser: All Leopard, All Night
As noted by AppleInsider, Apple sent out a teaser email to mailing list members announcing the Leopard launch event at Apple Stores:
Apple promises Live Demos, free T-shirts, and a chance to be among the first to test-drive the most impressive Mac OS X version yet.
Join other MacRumors readers who are organizing meetups in their local...
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard First Impressions
Despite Apple's efforts to restrict seeding to select individuals, it appears that the final build of Leopard has made its way outside of Apple. One individual who has claimed to have installed the final version of Leopard on their iMac posted his experience. The Mac OS X upgrade took 30 minutes and these were his first impressions: • All my applications and settings were retained
• Time Machine ...
Mac OS X Leopard 9A581's Dock Visual Tweaks [Updated]
Apple's Gold Master (Retail) version of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard has at least one visual tweak over the developer seeds. It appears Apple has listened to user feedback about the visual inconsistency with dock items appearing on a 3d shelf on the Left and Right side of the screen (old screenshot).
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Apple has updated the Dock so that it has a 2-Dimensional appearance when it...
Apple iTunes Offers Led Zeppelin Digital Box Set
Apple announced today that they would be offering a special digital box set containing Led Zeppelin's entire discography, "The Complete Led Zeppelin," for exclusive pre-order on iTunes. We're excited to offer Led Zeppelin's entire catalog as a special digital box set with this pre-order," said Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president of iTunes. "Now you can get all of the band's albums with one click for...
AT&T Reports Record Increase in New Subscribers
MacDailyNews reports on AT&T's 3rd quarter financial results. AT&T reports that during the first full quarter of iPhone sales, it mananged to attract 2.0 million new wireless subscribers which was described as "the highest third-quarter subscriber increase in the companys history."
Apple reported that they had sold 1,119,000 iPhones during this past quarter. The numbers are not directly...
Apple Attracting Indies to iTunes Movies
NYTimes reports on Apple's efforts to bring more content and visibility to the Movie section of the iTunes Store.
On November 20th, iTunes will serve as the exclusive launch for the independent film "Purple Violets" directed by Edward Burns. This is the first time that a feature film will make its commercial debut on iTunes.
In late September, iTunes also distributed a free 13-minute short ...
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Shipping?
Forum user projectle claims that his copy of Leopard is listed as shipped as of October 22nd and with an estimated arrival date of October 24th -- two days prior to Leopard's official launch. Tracking number
xxxxxxxxxxx1287
Ship date
Oct 22, 2007
Estimated delivery
Oct 24, 2007
Purchase order number
xxxxxx5270
Invoice number
xxxxx3811
Destination
xxxxxx, xx
Service type
...
iFuntastic 4.6.1 with iPhone 1.1.1 Support
iPhoneAlley notes that iFuntastic 4.6.1 (download) has been released which provides easy jailbreak support for the 1.1.1 version of the iPhone.
To jailbreak, you may either start from version 1.0.2 or 1.1.1. iFuntastic will perform the necessary steps and prompt you for any necessary actions. Once complete, you can enjoy the benefits of third party apps and an improved iPhone.
The Mac...
AT&T (and Verizon) Loosens Cell Contract Restricitons
The Washington Post reports that AT&T and Verizon made some pre-emptive changes to their contract restrictions last week to try to appease U.S. lawmakers looking to reform the cellphone industry.
Specifically, AT&T said it would replace its $175 cancellation fee with a prorated system allowing customers to pay less towards the end of their contract. AT&T also said that customers would be able ...
Apple Working with Salesforce.com
Apple also admitted that they were working with
