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
Windows on Mac and Mac OS X on PCs? [Update]
The release of the first Intel Macs has rekindled speculation and discussion about Apple's long term plans with regard to their platform and the level of "openness". This comes in two forms.
First, is the possibility of running Windows on the Mac. As mentioned previously, Apple's official stance is one of indifference - That's fine with us. We Don't mind. This, however, may require some...
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Intel Transition, MacBook Name, and Windows on Mac?
As readers digest all the announcements from Apple at Macworld San Francisco, we've noted a few interesting tidbits:
- Steve Jobs announced that Apple's entire product line will be transitioned to Intel in 2006. This is earlier than previously announced at WWDC 2005. Jobs notes that over the coming months we will hear announcements as each product line is transitioned. All by the end of...
Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.4.4
Apple released Mac OS X 10.4.4 in your Mac OS X software update. Apple releases this today alongside a number of other software (iTunes 6.0.2, Quicktime 7.0.4, iLife '06, iWork '06) and hardware (Intel iMac, MacBook Pro).
The 10.4.4 Update delivers overall improved reliability and compatibility for Mac OS X v10.4 and is recommended for all users.
It includes fixes for:
- SMB/CIFS and...
Apple Posts Intel Mac Ad
At Macworld San Francisco 2006, Steve Jobs showed a new television advertisement for the new Intel Macs.
http://www.apple.com/intel/ads/ "The Intel chip: for years, its been trapped inside PCs, inside dull little boxes, dutifully performing dull little tasks, when it could have been doing so much more. Starting today, the Intel chip wlll be set free...
Macworld San Francisco 2006 Keynote Stream
Apple has posted their Quicktime stream of today's Macworld San Francisco 2006 Keynote address.
Apple introduced a number of new products: MacBook Pro, Intel iMac, iWork '06, iLife '06 and iWeb, and an iPod FM Tuner.
MacRumors.com successfully covered the live event with our live update system. The event was webcast from MacRumors with live text updates as well as IRC updates. A full...
Apple Releases Intel iMac
Apple announced their first Intel Macs today. The new Apple iMac which was recently updated has now been revised to use the Intel Processor.
The new Intel Apple iMac shares the same specs as the unit it replaces, but now houses an Intel Core Duo processor. According to Apple, the new iMac is 2x faster than the iMac it replaces.
- Up to...
Apple Releases iWork '06
Steve Jobs released the newest version of the iWork suite, which includes updated versions of both Pages & Keynote. iWork 06 is available immediately for $79, with a family pack price for up to 5 users of only $99.
New in Both Pages 2 and Keynote 3
- Perform basic spreadsheet-like calculations and formatting in tables.
- Display your data in beautiful three-dimensional charts with life-like...
Apple Releases iLife '06 with iWeb
Steve Jobs released the newest version of the iLife suite, which now includes 6 applications. iLife 06 is available today from the online apple store for $79. Additionally, a family pack is available for up to 5 users for $99.
iLife 06 will be included with the purchase of all new Macs.
iPhoto
One click effects - sepia, b&w,
New cards, calendars & books
hard and softcover books
better...
iPod FM Tuner Remote
Apple announced an iPod FM Receiver and Remote today at Macworld San Francisco 2006.
The new Remote is priced at $49 and allows users to tune FM radio stations through a new on-screen interface on the iPod.
The new remote works with the iPod nano and 5G iPod.
Raw transcript of the Macworld San Francisco Keynote is available here...
Macworld San Francisco (MWSF) 2006 Coverage
The 2006 Macworld Expo Keynote will begin at 9am Pacific / 12noon Eastern. Steve Jobs will be giving the Keynote address.
We will provide live web and IRC coverage
Web: MacRumors.com - our front page will redirect to updates when the time comes.
IRC Server: irc.macrumorslive.com
channel #macrumors - moderated channel for updates only
channel #macrumorschat - open to discussion
Update...
Intel Laptop, iLife '06, New Remote?
Kevin Rose posted on his blog last minute claims of what will be coming at Macworld San Francisco.
This includes a "15" Intel Macbook" which ships in February, an iPod FM receiver, iWork/iLife '06, New Remote, Photocasting via iPhoto and OS X 10.4.4 with new Widgets.
He claims to have had accurate information in the past, and also that these will be the new products released from Apple at...
Countdown to Macworld San Francisco (MWSF) 2006 [Updated x 3]
The rumors and speculation continue to build pre-Macworld with a flurry of articles about what Apple could introduce tomorrow.
Our own rumor roundup summarizes the major rumors to date. Since its publication, of course, the Mac Plasma rumor has since emerged, sparking a heated discussion. Jason O'Grady is standing by this rumor as well as adding additional claims.
MacRumors will provide...
Adobe Announces Lightroom Beta, Aperture Competitor
Adobe has announced a new product called Lightroom. Adobe Lightroom offers a tool for professional photographers to import, select, develop and showcase large volumes of digital images.
The software is presently released as a public beta and will expire at the end of June 2006 and is available for download now.
Interestingly, the beta is only available for the Mac at this time. Adobe...
.Mac Update on Jan 10th
Readers report that Apple's .Mac service will be undergoing scheduled maintenance during the Macworld Keynote speech, spawning speculation that .Mac updates are in the works: Mac will be undergoing scheduled maintenance from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST on 1/10/06. All .Mac services will be affected. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Previous rumors had suggested that Apple was revamping its...
Apple to Announce 42'' and 50'' Plasma Viiv Displays?
PowerPage.org posts an unusual report claiming that Apple would be releasing 42inch and 50inch Plasma Displays at Macworld San Francisco.
That possibility alone would be quite unusual for Apple, but the report describes that the new plasma displays will be powered by Intel's recently announced ...
Mac Viiv at Macworld Expo 2006?
Ynet.co.il (Hebrew) posts about Apple utilizing the Viiv platform for an upcoming computer (Translation by odedia): ...According to rumors, Intel will introduce on Sunday for the first time its new VIIV technology. Apple computers deniced rumors that they will introduce the first intel based laptops in the CES show. However, a source close to Apple agreed to confirm off the record that a first Mac ...
Macworld San Francisco 2006 Rumor Roundup
With Macworld San Francisco (MWSF) quickly approaching, the Mac rumor scene has been buzzing with rumors and reports. As usual, MacRumors provides this Rumor Roundup as a summary of major rumors circulating around the Mac Web before the big event. In last year's roundup we discussed Flash Based iPods (-> iPod Shuffle), New Apple Apps (-> iWork), and a $499 Headless iMac (-> Mac mini) during the ...
Apple Notebook with Robson Caching?
Digitimes again is making waves on the Mac web about a possible use of Intel technology in upcoming Macs. Although Intel only demonstrated its Robson cache technology in the fourth quarter of last year, sources now claim that Apple Computer will launch a notebook computer in the middle of this month that utilizes the NAND flash based cache memory technology.
Robson utilizes NAND flash memory...
Apple iWeb and iLife '06 Revealed
iLife '06 Discount: order here
An astute reader has noted a slip-up on Apple's Garageband website which reveals that iLife '06 and a product called "iWeb" will soon be released -- presumably at Macworld San Francisco.
The Apple page provides links discussions on "iWeb", listed as a product along side iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand and iTunes.
Under additional resources, they list a link...
CES: Microsoft Music Service and Entertainment
Bill Gates gave his keynote speech at CES on Wednesday night. CNN offers a summary of events of the presentation.
Microsoft unveiled a new music service called "Urge". Previous reports of Urge had revealed that Microsoft and MTV were joining forces for the new music service. The new service launches with over 2 million songs for purchase or subscription-based service. Few other details...
