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
MSN Messenger 4.0 (Images)
ThinkSecret provides a brief overview of the upcoming MSN Messenger 4.0 along with screenshots of the current beta.
The upgrade provides integration with Entourage:mac 2004, new emoticons, saving conversations as web pages, and other new options.
The new version of Messenger is expected in...
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New PowerBooks this Week?
PowerPage claims that Apple will be releasing new G4 PowerBooks this week.
According to the site, the new machines will retain the Aluminum form factor, and have improved graphic cards and hard drives.
PowerPage has not historically been particularly...
'Brilliant Savings' Promo
Apple has launched a new promotion called Brilliant Savings: Between March 28, 2004, and June 26, 2004, purchase a Power Mac G5 and a 23-inch Cinema HD Display at the same time -- and get $500 back by mail.
The promotion runs until 2 days before WWDC (June 28th) 2004. Earlier rumors had claimed LCD price drops this week... it's unclear if this promotion is related to that...
Renderman Pro Server for Mac OS X
Pixar announced the release of Renderman Pro Server 11.5.3 for Mac OS X on Friday. Pixar is pleased to announce the availability of RenderMan Pro Server 11.5.3 for Mac OS X v10.3. This release supports both the G4 and G5 processors.
Renderman Pro Server was previously announced by Pixar for the Mac...
Office 2004 Screenshots
Over the past few days, screenshots from the upcoming Mac Office 2004 have surfaced on the internet.
This MacRumors thread contains screenshots and ongoing discussion about the upcoming update.
Meanwhile, Microsoft has posted an online "demo" of Office 2004.
Update: Appleinsider has also posted a screenshot...
Apple 'world's fastest' Claim...
CNet reports that the Council of Better Business Bureaus has recommended that Apple stop comparative performance claims with respect to the PowerMac G5.
Responding to a complaint initiated by Dell, the council "determined that the evidence provided by Apple did not provide a reasonable basis for its broad unqualified claims that its Power Mac G5 is 'the world's fastest, most powerful personal...
PowerMac and Display Rumors
According to Appleinsider, Apple is warning resellers of an upcoming "dry spell": The company went on to warn dealers that all CPU inventory (with the exception of Power Macs) is expected to be "sold-out" by March 27th and a product dry spell would occur for approximately the first three weeks in April.
In a subsequent report, Appleinsider claims the new PowerMac revisions may not ship in...
iPod Mini Delays
Apple announced that worldwide iPod Mini availability has been pushed back to July due to "much stronger than expected demand in the U.S. far exceeded the total planned supply through the end of June."
According to Reuters, tight supplies of the 4GB 1" Hard Drives are the limiting factor for the iPod Mini's production.
Apple had originally planned to ship the iPod mini worldwide in...
Apple Standard and ProCare Packages
Appleinsider reports on upcoming incentives for purchase at Apple Stores.
The new 'Standard' and 'ProCare' packages reportedly replace the previous 'Mac Pac' service.
'Standard' (Free) packages simply include setup services for all CPU purchases, while 'ProCare' ($99) for Rapid Repair services, "advanced Genius Bar reservations', possible discounts and more.
The new packages will start...
Microsoft Fined by the EU
BBC reports that Microsoft has been fined 497m euros ($613 million) for monopoly abuse in Europe.
As part of the punishment, Microsoft must reportedly "reveal secrets of its Windows software" and also offer a stripped-down version of Windows, without Windows Media Player.
Microsoft is expected to...
iChat AV 2.1 Update
Apple has released iChat 2.1 (final) today in your Software Update. According to the description: iChat AV v2.1 adds support for video conferencing with the new AOL Instant Messenger 5.5 for Microsoft Windows.
Apple had previously released iChat AV 2.1 in Beta form....
Apple Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Firmware 1.1
Apple posted a Firmware update for the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
"The Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Firmware Updates improve Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse performance and reliability."
The 1MB update is available here or through Software...
Apple Xserve G5 - Now Shipping
Apple announced that today it has now begun shipping the Xserve G5s which were announced in January.
The Xserve G5s were originally expected to ship in February, but were delayed for unclear reasons.
These newest machines from Apple utilize the new 90nm PowerPC 970FX (G5) processor from...
iPhoto 4.0.1
Apple released iPhoto 4.0.1 today in your Software Update: iPhoto 4.0.1 includes many organizational and stability enhancements. Performance has also been increased throughout the application, giving you faster importing, smoother image viewing and easier Rendezvous photo sharing. This version of iPhoto also features improved thumbnail images in your photo library. To take advantage of this,...
McDonald's Switches to Sony?
LATimes reports (registration required) that McDonald's has forged a deal with Sony to offer free songs from Sony's new online music service - Sony Connect.
Free songs will be given away with the purchase of certain items from McDonald's. The deal is expected to be announced this week.
According to LA Times' sources, McDonald's and Apple had been negotiating a similar deal (previously...
Potential Apple Product Update Dates?
Last week, MacRumors received confirmation of impending Dual PowerMac and Display updates in the near future. As stated in the previous report, however, no release date has been provided.
Most eyes are fixed on an unconfirmed MacPlus.org report claiming a release on Tuesday, March 23rd.
Many readers, however, have noted that Apple has a number of promotions (Educational, and Memory...
BMW and Apple?
Autospies 05-06 BMW 3-series update provides a small rumor about BMW and Apple working on a deal.
The last item in their report notes an unconfirmed rumor: Audio system will finally have CD/MP3 capable playback and an interface connection to 'ipod-like' devices... we've even hearing rumblings out of Palo Alto Technology office regarding a potential deal in the works with Apple
The blurb warns...
Intel's Chip Naming Policy
Reuters reports that Intel announced that they would no longer be using processor speed as part of the name of upcoming processors.
Instead, Intel plans on introducing model numbers: Intel's new model numbers give each Intel processor brand a series number. Within desktop computer chips, for instance, the low-end Celeron chip will be given the 300 series, the high-end Pentium 4 will be given...
Apple and Symbiot Rumors
The following anonymous submission has been sent to a number of sites (Appleinsider, Apple-X, MacRumors): Apple appears to be working with the guys at Symbiot (or as I call them, builder's of SkyNET http://www.symbiot.com). According to several rumors floating around over near 1 Infinite loop over the last couple of months, Apple has been seeding prototype Xserves (based on the G5) into Symbiot...
iPhoto Printing in Europe - Now Available
Photo and Album Printing have been activated in iPhoto (for UK customers and presumably most of Europe).
These features allows iPhoto users to turn their pictures into physical prints and photo albums for enjoyment away from the computer.
Originally available only for U.S. customers, Steve Jobs announced in January that Photo Books and Prints would become available in Europe in...
