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 Trademarks 'Mac Pro'
TheStreet.com reveals that Apple filed for a trademark on the phrase "Mac Pro" in New Zealand in late 2005.
The November 18th 2005 filing categorizes "Mac Pro" under the classification: computers; computer hardware; computer software; computer peripherals; notebook computers; laptop computers; tablet computers; computer...
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Intel iBooks with Front Row?
Appleinsider reports that Apple will be extending Front Row to be included with the iBook this spring.
According to the rumor site, Apple will be upgrading the iBook with a 13" wide-screen display alongside Front Row and the Apple Remote. Much like the recently released Intel iMac and MacBook Pro, the iBook will incorporate a built-in iSight and also come bundled with Photo Booth.
The...
Apple Accelerometer Patents and a Tablet Mac?
Macsimumnews reports on a new patent that appears to be one of Apple's which depicts possible uses for an accelerometer in a Tablet form factor.
The patent application includes diagrams of what appears to be a tablet form-factor screen with use of an accelerometer. Possible uses include:
- detecting movement of a portable device as a way to trigger whether a page of document or image may...
More Intel iMac Benchmarks
MacSpeedZone posts their benchmarks for the Dual Core Intel iMac and claims that Macworld's initial test were misleading: This is where the Macworld "First Lab Tests" article falls a little flat ... obscuring the processor capacity vs processor usage problem inherent with mutiprocessor machines (or multi-core ... same difference). Using Macworld's logic we could argue, given the data above, the...
Google to Compete with iTunes?
Bear Stearns speculates that Google will create an iTunes competitor. Google recently entered the Video download market in early January. "We would expect Google to rollout a Beta service within 3 to 6 months. We note that Google has not confirmed our expectations, and that our thinking is based on Mosaic theory"...
Mac OS X Updates and Next Generation Finder Development
Apple has reportedly started testing of a Mac OS X 10.4.5 update (Build 8H5), but also appears to be working on the "next generation versions" of Finder with a focus on advanced search features, navigation, and performance/responsiveness.
Apple has recently posted a Job description looking to hire a Finder Software Engineer. The interested candidate should be able to:
- Participate in all...
Universal Aperture Update Free
Rob Galbraith has noted that Apple updated their site and will be offering all owners of Aperture a free update to the Universal Binary version. A Universal version of Aperture, which will run natively on both PowerPC- and Intel-based Mac computers, will be available before the end of March 2006. New and existing owners of Aperture will be able to crossgrade to the Universal version at no...
More TV Content on iTunes (South Park, Laguna Beach, More...) [Updated]
Apple has added frameworks for a number of new shows from different networks on the iTunes Music Store. At the time of this posting, most of listings did not have shows available for download, but the following pages have appeared in iTunes:
The N - South of Nowhere (Season 1)
SOAPnet - Soapography (Season 1)
Nickelodeon - SpongeBob SquarePants (Season 1), Dora the Explorer (Season 1), Zoey ...
Intel's 45nm Chip due in 2007
Intel announced today that they had made a 45nm chip using new techniques: The fingernail-sized memory chip is etched with 1 billion transistors that are only 45 nanometers wide -- about 1,000 times smaller than a red blood cell, said Mark Bohr, a leading Intel engineer.
Intel's recent release of the Core Duo processors feature processors made with a 65nm process. The smaller chip making...
Intel iMac Sales Sluggish? [Updated]
ThinkSecret claims that sales of Apple's new Intel iMac are "lower than Apple expected". Meanwhile, sales of PowerPC-based iMacs and PowerBooks have reportedly dropped off considerably.
This is in contrast to comments made by Apple during the Q1 2006 Financial Results webcast. At that time they noted an "extraordinary response" to their announcements of the new iMac and MacBook Pro.
The...
Jobs and Iger on Disney and Pixar
Appleinsider posts some excerpts from a CNBC interview with both Steve Jobs and Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Jobs of course promises "a pretty exciting next five years", but also makes an interesting comment on animation films: "You may watch your favorite live action film three, four, or five times in your life," said Jobs. "But for a great animation film, your kids may watch it a dozen or a hundred...
Stanford on iTunes, Jobs' 2005 Commencement Video
Forbes reports on an interesting service called Stanford on iTunes (http://itunes.stanford.edu/) which made its debut in October 2005. In an unprecedented move, Stanford University is collaborating with Apple Computer to allow public access a wide range of lectures, speeches,...
Disney Buys Pixar for $7.4 Billion
Disney issued a press release today announcing that they were acquiring Pixar in an all-stock transaction valued at $7.4 billion. According to the press release:
Pixar President Ed Catmull will serve as President of the new Pixar and Disney animation studios, reporting to Iger and Dick Cook, Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios. Pixar Executive Vice President John Lasseter will be Chief...
Apple's iWork Selling Well
News.com cites data from NPD which reports that Apple's iWork has achieved a 2.7% unit share in 2005 "Office Suite" U.S. Retail Sales. This edges out Corel's WordPerfect Office which has as 1.6% share. Apple's share is particularly impressive considering that iWork runs only on Macs, which account for a small fraction of computers, said NPD analyst Chris Swenson. "Apple's success for iWork has...
Disney to Buy Pixar?
While rumors have been stirring for some time now, The Telegraph claims that Disney indeed will buy Pixar pending a Pixar board approval meeting tomorrow.
The buy-out would be an "all-share deal" which would make Steve Jobs the single largest shareholder of Disney (approximately 6-7% of total shares).
Businessweek speculates that Jobs may try to become more actively involved in the...
Wireless Internet iPods? [Update]
TimesOnline reports on talks of a Disney buyout of Pixar... but also curiously mentions rumors of a wireless iPod: Apple is also understood to be working on the next generation of iPods, which would have the ability to connect wirelessly to the internet.
There has long been rumors/speculation on Bluetooth enabled iPods to...
iPod Products Planned for Macworld?
Appleinsider reports that Apple did indeed have plans to introduce more at Macworld San Francisco earlier this month, but pulled those products at the last minute.
According to the rumor site, Apple had iPod and music-related announcements originally scheduled for the event. The exact reason for the termination of the plans is unclear, but Apple is reportedly planning to make the...
Breakdown of Costs in an Intel iMac
Businessweek reports on a breakdown on the costs of components in the new Intel iMac.
They cite a company called iSuppli which took apart the Intel iMac and calculated the total cost of materials it takes to assemble.
According to the company, the 17" Intel iMac which retails for $1299 costs Apple $898 before adding software and boxing it. They estimate that the most expensive component is...
'Actual' Video iPod in 2006?
Analyst Charles Wolf reports that he expects new product introductions by Apple to accelerate in 2006 and the Intel-transition will "materially" increase Mac sales.
Also expected is an "actual" video iPod in the first half of this year, along with "major content deals" alongside a revamped Mac mini. We would not be surprised to see the Mac mini assume its rightful place in the living room as...
Disney Shorts Coming to iTunes?
TUAW points to the Cartoon Brew blog which claims that Disney will be adding "all its Oscar-winning (and Oscar-nominated) shorts" to iTunes.
The films will reportedly be released in waves onto iTunes and also as a DVD boxed...
