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
PowerMac G5: World's Fastest Desktop Computer
It almost feels like a dream...
The G5
Rumors of the G5 likely pre-date the existance of MacRumors.com. The earliest reference found in our archive was August 2000 (site began in Feb, 2000).
Today, Apple announced the PowerMac G5 -- dubbed the "world's fastest personal computer" as well as the first 64-bit personal computer.
The leaked specs were indeed accurate and Apple is...
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Safari 1.0
Apple released Safari 1.0 Today.
The final version of Apple's Web Browser provides the following new features:
- Safari is Mac OS X default browser
- AutoTab loads folders quickly
- Sync your bookmarks with iSync
- Available in all Mac OS X languages
- More AppleScripts available
- Increased standards compatibility
...
WWDC Panther Preview
Apple demonstrated Panther for the first time today.
Jobs touched upon a number of new features in Panther:
Finder - Now metal with a "user-centric" model. Screenshots depiced a new area for volumes/iDisks/folders on the left hand side. The action menu gives you access to labels and other contextual comamnds.
Expos provides an easy way for users to find windows in their...
iChat AV Beta and iSight
Today, Apple introduced iChat AV Public Beta and the iSight video camera.
The long-awaited iChat upgrade adds both audio and video chats to iChat's abilities -- allowing users to communicate with friends and family over long distances. The sofware supports Apple's new iSight video camera which provides 640x480 Full Motion video at up to 30 Frames Per Second.
The camera also has a...
WWDC Keynote: G5 PowerMacs, iChat AV, Panther, More...
At the 2003 WWDC Keynote, Steve Job introduced Mac developers/users to the future of the Mac Platform... with a preview of Panther and well as the announcement of the new PowerMac G5's.
The live-transcript provides the details, but the hilights include:
Panther Demo - with new features including FileVault, Expose, Fast PDF Viewing, revamped Finder and more...
iChat AV - with...
WWDC Event Coverage
The World Wide Developer's Conference starts today, with the Keynote beginning at 10am Pacific Daylight TIme:
PDT/'Pacific' (UTC-7): 10:00 AM
MDT/'Mountain' (UTC-6): 11:00 AM
CDT/'Central' (UTC-5): 12:00 PM
EDT/'Eastern' (UTC-4): 1:00 PM
UTC: 5:00 PM
UTC=GMT
Select Apple Stores will be showing the Keynote Live: Complete list
As will many Universities: Co...
Final Cut Pro 4.0
Final Cut Pro 4.0 was announced at the National Association of Broadcasters conference in April, but has only bee shipping recently. The new upgrade provides numerous new features:
Packed with more than 300 new features, Final Cut Pro 4 introduces RT Extreme, for real-time composting and effects, powerful new interface customization tools, new high-quality 8- and 10-bit uncompressed...
Web Publishing Manager wanted at Apple?
Several have pointed to this job listing as a consequence of the specs leaked from Apple thursday evening.
It's unclear when this job posting appeared (pre or post leak)
...
WWDC - One Day More... Final Thoughts
This interim update is meant to provide some final thoughts and updates since the WWDC Rumor Roundup from June 15, 2003 -- almost a week ago.
The majority of rumors described last week hold true... with some additional details being provided over the past 6 days.
PowerMacs
Teasers regarding unopenable boxes and an Apple Germany invitation provided hints of things to come......
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Love it or hate it, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is now available for order.
As his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry approaches, 15-year-old Harry Potter is in full-blown adolescence, complete with regular outbursts of rage, a nearly debilitating crush, and the blooming of a powerful sense of rebellion
Caveman_uk, apparently, will not be buying ...
PowerMate USB Controller
A curious device - with a cult following... the Griffin PowerMate USB Controller is an aluminum USB knob/wheel that sits on your desk -- drawing the oohs and aahs of your friends.
The knob can be programmed to control various aspects of Mac OS X applications. Mangoman writes:
You're only limited by the number of ways you can click + turn the knob. So, within any given app', you've ...
International iTunes Music Store - October?
MediaBiz.de reports on the upcoming International iTunes Music Store:
Apple plans to make its Music Store available in Europe in October. This was explained by Bart Cools, Managing Director of EMI Switzerland in a story by the actual m4music-newsletter at a meeting (Symposium) of the swiss music branch.
Previous reports have indicated significant interest in launching the...
Panther Screenshots (for real)
This thread on 4OSX.com posts (real) screencaps from Panther. [ mirror ]
[Update: 4OSX.com has removed the images.]
Depicted in the screenshots are: Finder Window, Mail, System Preferences, Expos Panel and in action, DVD Player, iChat 2 with VideoConferencing, Activity Monitor, Labels and Finder.
Sherlock is reported to be at 3.6, Safari at v85 (1.0), X11 included, and...
IBM Preps for Apple Announcements
In the wake of the leaked specs, The Mercury News reports on further signs of IBM/Apple announcements on monday:
IBM has scheduled analyst briefings on the chip to begin after Apple Chairman and Chief Executive Steve Jobs gives his keynote address. A group of IBM engineers has come to Apple's Cupertino headquarters for last-minute preparations. And Apple's close partners say...
WWDC 2003 Keynote Stream
Apple has posted a page where the keynote for the WWDC 2003 will be hosted.
The stream will not be available live, but only shortly after the event:
Tune-in following the event on Monday afternoon June 23, 2003 to see Steve Jobs Worldwide Developers Conference keynote address exclusively in QuickTime....
Apple Accidentally Leaks Specs
Upcoming Specs were leaked this evening -- by Apple! Here they are:
Removed per the request of Apple.
These specifications were posted tonight on the Apple Store (http://store.apple.com) in what appears to be (huge) mistake. The specs were listed on the order page on a single graphic. The remainder of the page was unchanged.
Within minutes, Apple's store closed down...
iPod Software 2.0.1
Apple has posted iPod Software 2.0.1.
What's new in this version:
-Better support for Asian languages
-Enhanced On-The-Go playlist functionality
-Improved playback performance
-Improved handling of mp3 VBR songs
-Fixed artist sorting
-Improved backlight
-Improved alarm clock
-Fixed left/right channel swapping
New in Windows Update:
-USB2.0...
AirPort Extreme Software Update v3.1
In your OS X Software Update for Airport Extreme:
This software update provides improved AirPort wireless networking software, and is recommended for all users with an AirPort Extreme enabled computer or an AirPort Extreme base station.
New AirPort Extreme Base Station Features
This software includes v 5.1 of the AirPort Extreme base station firmware. Instructions for...
Further Confirmations, and Safari 85?
Appleinsider.com posts some NewsBytes which indicate that Safari 1.0 Beta 85 had been briefly sighted, as well as further confirmation that the PowerMac Photo posted on Tuesday is indeed fake. MacRumors had also received multiple reports that this image was not real.
A somewhat more revealing description is offered by Appleinsider...
Some Panther Details?
Rosai Group posts some details regarding the upcoming Panther upgrade.
Panther 10.3 will, as Jaguar 10.2 did, introduce and enable a lot of new functionality for both users and in network servers.
They describe improved Quicktime performance, focus on Directory Services, new open file system features, network browsing and printing...
