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
Red iPod, MacBook on Tuesday?
TheRegister ties together some thoughts to speculate that the previously rumored Red iPod may be coming this Tuesday.
This is based on this day being an otherwise big one for the Product Red charity which the red iPod is supposed to be a part of.
Also, since the iPod and MacBook are rumored to be released together, the site concludes the MacBook could also be released that...
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Apple Multi-Touch Patent (Again)
Several sites are reporting on a new filing which appeared in the U.S. Patent Office describing a multi-touch sensing device.
This has been a known patent application first published in Europe. The implications of this have already been discussed in...
Apple Cellphone, Media Hub and Business Models
Walt Mossberg writes in the Wall Street Journal about the different approaches that Microsoft and Apple have taken with computers and digital devices.
According to Mossberg, Microsoft follows a "component model" in which many companies made hardware and software to run on a standard platform. This is true for PC's in general as well as Microsoft's Windows CE platform and the recently released ...
First 17'' MacBook Pros Arriving
Apple customers started getting word of their 17" MacBook Pros finally shipping late last week. The first shipments are arriving.
This photo set shows unpacking of the 17" MacBook Pro as well as side-by-side comparisons with the 17" PowerBook. Another set with unpacking and comparison shots.
The first recipients have been posting their impressions of the 17" MacBook Pro on Apple's...
MacBook Delays? Next Tuesday?
After high expectations of an iBook revision today, ThinkSecret claims that the MacBook release was postponed due to low inventory of the unreleased MacBook. The next date being targeted is May 16th, 2006. (aka "Next Tuesday").
Many readers may be disappointed in the lack of release, but Appleinsider also reiterates an imminent release within the next few weeks.
Meanwhile, the "MacBook"...
Apple MacBooks This Month? Not Tomorrow?
Appleinsider claims that Apple's MacBook update may not actually arrive tomorrow as previously rumored.
Instead, the rumor site claims that while Apple has started ramping up production of the new consumer laptop, "the Mac maker is unlikely to unveil the computers until the following week at the earliest." The MacBook update is instead expected to be released alongside new iPods.
The...
New iBook Seminar? [Updated]
One reader points out a seminar at CompUSA to be held on May 10th, 2006 about the "new iBook" - Overview
Hear about the most affordable iBook ever.
- What you will Learn
Specifications and features of the new iBook.
- Featured Solutions
Hear about how the new iBook is your go-anywhere digital solution.
While suggestive, CompUSA and these training sessions typically do not have any inside...
Intel Announces Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme
News.com reports on the new name for the next generation of Core Duo processors, now known as the Core 2 Duo.
The Core 2 Duo will be the new name for the upcoming Merom (mobile) and Conroe (desktop) processors which are now expected as early as July/August. Meanwhile, "Core 2 Extreme" will be Intel's name for the high end desktop processor.
Merom and Conroe processors are distinguished...
New iPod Ad Featuring Wolfmother
Alongside their new "Get a Mac" ad campaign launched this week, Apple also introduced another iPod ad on Thursday.
The new ad follows the same silhouetted dancers, this time to Love Train by Wolfmother.
Apple has posted a Quicktime version of the ad on their...
Apple iPod and iPhone Patents?
Macsimum News reports on more recent patent applications made by Apple which provide hints that they have been working on wireless iPod/iPhone technologies.
The most recent application reveals methods to use a portable wireless device to purchase digital media items over a phone interface over cellular networks or wireless data networks.
Also described is the use of a browser to interface...
Apple.co.kr Hacked? [Updated]
Silicon.com reports that Apple's Korean online store (http://apple.co.kr/store) was hacked and defaced.
The defacement was reported to be a dozen lines of code posted to the Apple.co.kr homepage. It was removed quickly by Apple after being notified of the incident. The attack, carried out by someone working under the...
Apple MacBook in May?
Thinksecret reiterates that the long awaited Intel-version of the Apple iBook, which has come to be known as the "MacBook" is still expected in May.
We have kept track of all rumors surrounding the upcoming Intel iBook in our Guide pages.
In summary, one of the earliest reports did claim that the upcoming Intel iBook would house a 13" form-factor and be expected in April-May of 2006....
Next Generation Video iPod?
PortalPlayer responds to ongoing concerns that their upcoming chips are not planned on use in upcoming Apple flash-based iPods. Specifically, it appears the next-generation iPod nano will use a Samsung chip as previously reported.
Of interest, PortalPlayer's CEO Gary Johnson stated that the next generation...
Alternative iPod Firmware - Rockbox
CNET reports on an alternative firmware for some models of the Apple iPod (as well as 3rd party MP3 players). The open source firmware is called Rockbox and attempts to offer additional functionality beyond what the manufacturer intended. In its current state, the Rockbox interface is utilitarian, graphically sparse, and reminiscent of a command-line system, and it lacks the flash of modern...
Apple Renews iTunes Pricing at 99 cents
After months of negotiations, Apple announced on Monday that they had renewed contracts with the four largest record companies to sell songs through iTunes for 99 cents each.
This represents a win for Apple as the record labels have been pushing for variable priced songs for some time now. In that model, newer songs would cost more than $.99 while older songs would cost less.
Steve Jobs...
Apple's New ''Get a Mac'' TV Ads for the Mac [Videos Posted]
Several readers have reported that Apple's new series of Mac television ads started to air tonight. The new ads (6 total) show two men standing in front of a white background.
The older man says he's a "PC" while the younger (Justin Long) is a "Mac". All ads have been posted to Apple's website.
One version goes:
Mac: "Hello, I'm a Mac"
PC: "And I'm a PC"
Mac: "Oh, hey... iPod,...
Apple Virtual Arc-Shaped Keyboard Patent
One of the most recent Apple patents to come to light is one for a Virtual Keyboard in the shape of an Arc (Picture) which bears a resemblance to Microsoft's UMPC keyboard implementation (Picture).
The recent patent application offers more refinement to the earlier touch screen interface filings (Gallery).
The virtual keyboard is described as learning over time based on which keys are...
Intel Chip Delivery Moving Up?
The Inquirer reports on comments by Intel CEO Paul Otellini at the financial analyst's spring meeting.
According to the article, Intel is planning on delivering Woodcrest (server) in June, Conroe (desktop) in July, and Merom (mobile) in August. Apple is expected to take advantage of these new processors for upcoming designs.
Beyond these expected updates, Intel is aggressively working...
Samsung Taking PortalPlayer's Business?
Samsung will be the beneficiary of last week's announcement that PortalPlayer's media chip will not be used in upcoming flash-based iPods.
PortalPlayer's media chip has been used in Apple's iPod from the beginning, but PortalPlayer's stock dropped on the news that Apple had decided to pass on their upcoming...
iWork Updates (Keynote 3.0.1, Pages 2.0.1)
Apple has posted updates to the latest version of iWork:
Keynote 3.0.1:
This update to Keynote 3.0 addresses issues with three-dimensional charts and textures. It also addresses a number of other minor issues. This update should be installed on all computers that share your Keynote 3.0 files, so that textures display properly.
Keynote 3.0.1 download link and detailed description.
Pages...
