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
Resistance to MPEG4?
CNet Asia reports that Japanese firms are unhappy with MPEG-4's terms:
Japan's mobile video content providers are threatening to snub the MPEG-4 compression format--touted as crucial technology for delivering video to mobile handsets--unless the cost of using it comes down.
Similar objections emerged with the announcement of the MPEG4 standard -- with specific reservations from...
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Mac OS X Security Update and Final Cut Pro 4 Ship Date
eWeek expects that Apple will introduce a Mac OS X Server Update today:
The update will upgrade Apache to Version 2.0.46, patching a security hole in mod_dav, an Apache module that provides DAV functionality. When set off remotely, this security bug can cause Apache to crash, according to documentation.
Apple did announce today that Final Cut Pro 4 would be shipping on June...
Wozniak, Jobs, and Pirates
SunSpot.net posts Part I of an interview with Steve Wozniak -- cofounder of Apple.
The interview covers some interesting areas, including Wozniak's personal relationship with Jobs. Woz also discusses the accuracy of Pirates of Sillicon Valley -- the made for TV dramatization of the early days of Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Apple.
Steve Wozniak's website also contains many personal...
RealPC vs Microsoft?
This MacNN thread from FWB notes that RealPC is scheduled for July... and that Microsoft has sent them a Cease and Desist letter. No other details...
Adjustable Displays?
LoopRumors claims that the displays may be redesigned in the future for more adjustability.
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Apple Video Camera and iChat Updates
ThinkSecret reports that Apple is working on video conferencing in the new iChat as well as a possible video camera introduction:
While many specific details are largely unconfirmed, multiple sources also suggest that the company plans to announce some sort of video camera to complement the video-enabled iChat.
Previous confirmation of Video Conferencing iChat appeared in...
Keynote 1.1
Apple released Keynote 1.1 today. Improvements are detailed:
- Improved PowerPoint import and export compatibility
- Enhanced performance of imported QuickTime video
- Option to maintain 3D transitions within projected screen area (non-clipping rotation)
- Improved interaction and feedback while working with slides in the Navigator
- Option to down-sample images upon import
-...
Motorola 7457 in Q4 2003
The Register details the upcoming PPC 7457 from Motorola which is reported to ship in Q4 2003.
The 7457 was announced in February, 2003 and according to The Register, is "essentially a die-shrink of the current 7455 (aka 'Apollo 6') as Motorola moves from a 0.18 ...
Dual Core PPC from Motorola?
Motorola has posted a High Performance Host Microprocessor Family, Today and Tomorrow PDF -- a presentation from the Smart Networks Developer Forum 2003 (June 4-6). In it, they describe some upcoming technology for the PPC.
On Page 33-34, they describe a Dual core processor being added to their roadmap ("Classic" PPC with Altivec, Capable of going up to 2GHz), as well as integration of...
Apple Woos Indies [Updated]
MTV.com reports that Apple is meeting with hundreds of indie label representatives on Thursday to discuss adding their content to the iTunes Music Service.
Senior iTunes music store staffers will show the label reps how the store runs and they'll perform some hands-on demos, though it is unclear whether Apple boss Steve Jobs will attend. The spokesperson declined to specify which, or how ...
iPhone in Magazine?
To add to the whirlwind of rumors... A Macintouch reader claims to have seen an advertisement for an Apple/Sony-Ericcson phone in a "new" Mac Magazine called "iCreate" in the U.K. (inside back page, Issue 1)
According to the blurb, the full-page add depicts the device, and was "in a local newsagent" today.
This should be easily verifiable (or discounted) by our U.K. readers.
Upda...
iMovie 3.0.3
Apple also released iMovie 3.0.3 today:
iMovie 3.0.3 provides improved performance and stability, especially on G3 processor Macs, for rendering, audio, and the Ken Burns Effect. Refinements to the Ken Burns Effect allow greater control over pan and zoom of digital images, and make it easier to crop digital stills. QuickTime 6.3 is required for improvements to audio sync and audio...
Apple 'Pal'?
TopTechTips posts a story about "a new piece of Apple software/hardware called 'Pal'". TopTechTips claims they were sent screenshots as well as a box shot, which remains on the site.
Update: It is looking more and more like this piece of software or hardware from Apple will basically take your desktop/files and put it on to "Pal" (Assuming it is a Firewire drive or more likely an...
Quicktime 6.3 and iSync 1.1
Apple announced today the immediate availability of Quicktime 6.3:
Quicktime 6.3 brings 3GPP support which is aimed at high quality video/audio for mobile devices such as cellphones and PDAs.
QuickTime 6.3 enables users to share high-quality video, audio and text on a new generation of wireless devices including cell phones and PDAs. QuickTime 6.3 delivers extensive support for the ...
Motorola and 'low-k' Tech
The Register notes that Motorola has successfully implemented 'low-k dielectric materials' in its current 0.18 micron SOI processors and plan on implementing it in a 0.13 micron process this month. This technology is said to provide a 20% performace boost to processors.
Reducing that cross-circuit interference with low-k dielectrics allows transistors to switch more quickly and draw...
Final Cut Pro 4
ThinkSecret reported earlier today that Apple is planning on releasing Final Cut Pro 4 this month:
Sources tell Think Secret that Apple originally planned to ship Final Cut Pro 4, code-named Repoman, on June 16. The company now intends to move up the release to one week from now, Monday, June 9.
ThinkSecret warns that final release dates may always change.
Final Cut Pro 4 ...
PowerBook Price Drops
Apple appears to have quietly dropped prices on their 12" and 15" PowerBooks:
12" PowerBook w/ Super Drive ($1999 -> $1799)
12" PowerBook w/ Combo Drive ($1799 -> $1599)
15" PowerBook w/ Super Drive ($2799 -> $2599)
15" PowerBook w/ Combo Drive ($2299 -> $1999)
The 12" PowerBook was introduced alongside the 17" PowerBook at MacWorld San Francisco (Jan 2003), while the...
Apple and Amazon?
The NY Post claims that Apple and Amazon are in negotiations:
Apple Computer and Amazon.com are working on a deal that will make Apple's popular new online music store available on Amazon, The Post has learned.
Early rumors had also named AOL as a potential iTunes music store...
PowerBook 15inch in June?
Kodawarisan claims that the revised 15" PowerBook G4 will be released at a special event in...
970 PPC's Cheaper?
MacWhispers indicates that PowerPC 970's will be approximately 25-35% cheaper than current...
