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
New Apple Switch Ads
Apple has added two new Switch ads to their website.
The new ads feature David Carey and Juan Proano.
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Emagic Followup
This eWeek article discusses Apple's acquisition of Emagic:
According to sources, Apple believes the acquisition of Emagic with fill a longstanding "gap" in its software portfolio, allowing it to bolster its professional-strength audio offerings for the Mac market, which accounts for about two-thirds of Emagic's business.
Also according to their sources, Logic 5 Titanium (OS X) ...
Apple Acquires Emagic
Apple's shopping spree continues yet again... Apple has acquired Emagic, makers of Logic
Apple today announced it has acquired Emagic, a leading provider of professional software solutions for computer based music production. Emagic's most popular product, Logic, is actively used by over 200,000 musicians around the world. Emagic will operate as a wholly owned division of Apple.
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MWNY: New Enclosures, PC iPod
A previously accurate tipster provides some minor tidbits about upcoming products.
The rumored PC iPod will not be available until later this year (Aug/Sept) rather than MacWorld NY... however may finally include a remote.
MacWorld New York should sport new PowerMac's with slightly redesigned enclosures due to motherboard redesigns. Details limited but the speaker is now white. ...
Security Update July 2002
Available in your Software Update:
Security Update July 2002 includes the updated components, Apache v1.3.26, mod_ssl v2.8.9 and OpenSSH v3.4p1, which provide increased security to prevent unauthorized access to applications, servers, and the operating...
Ben Folds in Apple Ad
Ben Folds will be featured in an upcoming Apple Ad:
Keep an eye out for Bens speaking role (no music) in Apples new I-Book TV ad campaign....
1GHz PowerBook G4...
SlapTech reported that PowerBook G4 1GHz machines might be making the rounds... but should not be expeced until later this fall.
Apple Computer will not release a new model of their award winning PowerBook G4 until later this fall, but company executives were seen toying with prototypes of the new model just last...
G4 at MWNY
MacBidouille provides information regarding upcoming PowerMac G4's:
Translation
- it is confirmed the there will be no g5 before 2003
- the new chips available in july will be 7460 models
- apple says that they are among the only ones to be capable to produce an asic that can really fully exploit ddr bandwidth...
Apple Advertisements Part 3: Kids
Apple appears to be expanding it's "Real People" ad line to include real kids... According to this Craig's List announcement, Apple is searching for kids 9-15 for future print ads:
Nancy Hayes Casting is currently casting a print ad for Apple Computers. We are looking for boys and girls, ages 9-15, who use a Mac in some creative way. For example, kids who have their own websites, kids...
Apple PDA Rumors
This AsiaBizTech article discusses Apple's use of Taiwan for outsourcing products, including production of the eMac and Powerbooks. They also revive Apple PDA rumors with this comment:
Separately, Apple is seeking production of personal digital assistants (PDAs) and some computer peripherals, such as its wireless communications access points, namely airports, in...
No G5's until (late) 2003
MacBidouille posted a rumor regarding the G5. English translation is provided by Sammy:
- Jaguar server will make it possible to netBoot os X and remote administration.
- the factory which will manufacture new the G5 microprocessor will be in Grenoble. It is not finished yet.
- G5 will not even be available until the end of 2003, on the other hand it really exists and runs...
PC iPod at MWNY
MacMinute revives PC iPod rumors by reporting on a PC iPod by July:
Needham & Co. analyst Charles Wolf reports that Apple will introduce a Windows version of the iPod possibly as early as Macworld Expo New York on July 17
First rumors of this PC iPod stem from back in Feb. 2002 when a PC version of the iPod was rumored to have been co-developed with the 10gig version (the...
Firewire 2 at MWNY
ZDNet has an article discussing USB 2.0 vs Firewire, and quotes James Snider, executive directory of 1394 Trade Association: "By the end of the year, you will see it on at least one computer with 1394b and on consumer electronics products from a major manufacturer in Japan".
They go on to state that Firewire 2 will be shown at MacWorld New York according to their sources. This despite...
Apple Acquires Prismo Graphics
Apple continues its shopping spree and acquired Prismo Graphics and their INDIA special effects titler and motion graphics product lines.
India 1.0 is described in this MacWorld review:
The program can animate text in every imaginable way--letters can bounce, slide, spray, or wiggle into place. There are also animated textures that make great backgrounds, fades and zooms that ...
MacWorld, Adobe and Macromedia
MacCentral is reporting that Adobe and Macromedia will not be attending MacWorld Expo New York 2002.
"Adobe is not exhibiting at the Macworld New York show this year, but will continue to exhibit at Macworld San Francisco," Kevin Burr, vice president of Corporate Communications
Adobe cites the current economy as reasons to cut back on trade shows. They are planning on...
Aaron Adams on Apple
Aaron Adams posted a website detailing his computer background and decision to switch to Macintosh.
In early 2001, a small Apple retailer opened up down the street. Every time I would drive by, I'd become more and more curious about the place. I started to think that maybe, just maybe, Macintosh might be a good alternative to my troublesome PC. I had been reading about Mac OS X and it's ...
Superdrive in TiBooks?
Mac-TV.de (translation) posted a questionable rumor regarding Superdrive in the TiBook by MacWorld NY.
The limiting factor for Superdrive availability in the TiBook is due to form-factor issues. The ComboDrive (DVD/CD-R) has only become available for the TiBook in the past year due to the same design constraints. Only Pioneer and Apple know when...
Jaguar 6C63 and iApps
Slaptech reports that Jaguar 6C63 was released last week... noting that the install process has expanded to two cds. Few other details available.
Scanner support, however, seems to be coming along via Image Capture 2.0 according to ThinkSecret's continuing Jaguar coverage.
Finally, RailheadDesign is indicating that upgrades to the various iApps (iTunes, iDVD, iMovie, and iPhoto) are...
Apple Advertisements Part 2: Celebrities
Damon Wright's weblog gives us some information about his involvement in "Real People" Apple Ads in which he is featured. Of interest, he notes a second part of the campaign which will involve celebrities:
On a day's notice, they shipped me to Boston to hang out with what turned out to be the second to the last round of 25 of us "Joe Regulars" who were to be shot on film by Mr. Morris...
Apple Picture Frame?
MacOS Rumors reports on a rumor of an upcoming Apple digital Picture Frame.
Digital picture frames have been around for some time. Per MacOS Rumors' report, this would be a firewire/harddrive combo similar to the iPod, but does not appear to be due any time...
