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
Browser Comparison Between Original iPad and iPad 2
TiPb offers this nice comparison video showing the improvements in the iPad 2 web browser over the original iPad. The original iPad came with only 256MB of RAM as compared to 512MB found in the iPhone 4. This relative lack of ram was considered one of the reasons why the original iPad's browser would have to completely reload pages when moving from one page to another.
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Impressions and Screenshots of 'Infinity Blade' on iPad 2
Touch Arcade has been putting the new iPad 2 through the paces, testing out what few iPad 2 specific games that have been released so far. On Infinity Blade, they post an extensive comparison gallery between the original iPad and iPad 2. Some things to look for in these screen shots include how smooth the edges are on the iPad 2, as well as how high resolution the textures are in comparison. We...
iPad 2 Yellow Screen Tinting Likely to Go Away Like iPhone 4?
iPhone 4 discoloration
A few readers have noticed a yellow tinting on their brand new iPad 2 screens. The color changes are reminiscent of a similar issue that appeared on early iPhone 4 shipments. At the time the issue was described as follows: Apple is using a bonding agent called Organofunctional Silane Z-6011 to bond the layers of glass. Apparently, Apple (or more likely Foxconn) is...
iPad 2 Unboxing Photos and Video
The first customers have received their iPad 2s after standing in line for much of the day. Some of the first photos from an unboxing are provided here:
PCMagazine also had a good unboxing and review video of the iPad 2 based on a review unit they had received:
We've started a forum discussion thread for readers to post their first impressions of the iPad 2 and...
Apple's iPad 2 On Sale at Retail Stores
iPad 2 in hand from DSpratlin
As of 5pm Eastern, Apple has started selling the iPad 2 in retail stores along the east coast. Based on reports, there have been lengthy lines for the iPad 2 across the country at Apple Retail stores, but lines at 3rd party retailers such as Best Buy and Wal-Mart have been mixed.
Forum readers are coordinating in our meetup forum and iPad forum.
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iPad 2 Now Available for Online Ordering
The Apple online store has updated early and is now offering the iPad 2 for order. Estimated shipping date for iPads are from March 18 - March 25th. There is only "standard shipping" available.
Online sales were scheduled for 4am Eastern but appears to have started early. Apple is also selling the iPad 2 at their retail stores across the country, as well as Best Buy, Target, and...
iPad 2 Optimized Games: Real Racing 2 HD, Infinity Blade
With the iPad 2 about to launch, a couple of App developers are taking advantage of this time to launch new iPad 2 optimized versions of their apps.
Real Racing 2 HD
Australian developer Firemint has just launched Real Racing 2 HD, which is the iPad version of their popular racing game. Besides supporting the original iPad, the new version of the game also supports the iPad 2 specifically: ...
iPhone 5 Design Images with Larger Edge-to-Edge Screen?
iDealsChina claims to have engineering diagrams of the new iPhone 5. The images look pretty much like an iPhone 4 with the exception of a larger screen which seems to take up a larger portion of the front face. The designs are consistent with the photo of the bezel that was posted previously by the site, though there have been some questions of that image's authenticity.
We just got...
Installing iMovie on the Original iPad
Earlier today, Apple released a update for iMovie that brought support to the iPad 2 alongside the iPhone 4 and 4th generation iPod touch. Support for the original iPad was notably absent. Fscklog has posted instructions on how to install iMovie on the original iPad using only the iPhone Configuration Utility 3.3 from Apple. The Configuration Utility was created for developers to manage...
Buying an iPad 2 on Launch Day
Apple Stores and Online
Apple announced this morning that they would begin taking online orders for the iPad 2 at 1:00 AM Pacific Time / 4:00 AM Eastern Time. Unfortunately, it looks like there will not be an option to reserve an iPad 2 for in store pickup, which means...
Apple to Open 'Pop Up' Temporary Store at SXSW for iPad 2 Launch
Statesman reports that Apple will be opening a "pop up" store at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas this Friday. Wilemon said the deal for Apple's popup, or temporary, store came together quickly. He said an Apple real estate representative notified him Monday that the company had settled on Sixth and Congress for the location. "They came in town on Monday, did a quick...
First iPad 2 Reviews: Evolutionary, 512MB RAM, Thinner, Faster
Apple's iPad 2 launches this Friday, but the first reviews are starting to trickle in. Apple typically supplies pre-release hardware to certain organizations for early review. Here are the early reviews, with some key findings.
- MacWorld
- "Pick up an iPad 2 after handling an original iPad, and you'll notice the difference right away. This is a lighter, thinner device."
- "The iPad 2...
iPhone 5 to Also Use A5 Dual Core Processor
Reference to A5 processor in upcoming iPhone 5
It should come as no surprise, but the latest iOS 4.3 SDK has uncovered evidence that the upcoming iPhone 5 will use Apple's new A5 Dual Core processor. The A5 processor was introduced as part of the iPad 2 which will launch this Friday. Apple presently uses a single-core A4 processor for the iPhone 4. Everyone has assumed that Apple will...
64GB iPhone 4 Prototype Leaked from Foxconn [Update]
Earlier today photos of a possible prototype 64GB iPhone were posted to M.I.C gadget. At the time, the site wasn't sure if the prototype was real or if it was a clever counterfeit. M.I.C gadget has since gotten access to the device and believes it to be real: Apparently, this 64GB iPhone 4 is not for sale in grey markets of Hong Kong. The owner of this engineered prototype told us that he...
Prototype 64GB iPhone 4 Circulating in China?
MIC Gadget reports that an "engineering prototype" of a 64GB iPhone is being sold on the grey market in Hong Kong. According to Unwire.hk, this suspicious 64GB model has started selling in Sin Tak, the greatest grey market in Hong Kong, and the sellers claimed that these are engineered models and available in small quantity. The back of the units are labeled with "XXGB" (like previous...
iPhone 5 to Get Aluminum Backing, Redesigned Antenna?
Mockup design of iPhone 5 with Aluminum backing
GadgetsDNA points to a Mac Otakara report about the upcoming iPhone 5. According to a Chinese source, Apple will be abandoning the glass backing of the iPhone 4 and moving back to an aluminum casing. Apple's first iPhone also shipped with an aluminum back casing. From the translation: Decision to design similar to iPod touch instead of using...
iPad 2 Order Pages for Higher Educational Institutions
One reader noted that the Higher Education institutional order pages for the iPad 2 are live. Now this doesn't actually let you (or anyone) order an iPad 2. You can create a proposal for your Apple Authorized Purchasing Agent.
But it does show the iPad 2 with all different accessory options, in case you want to practice for 12:01am Friday, March 11th.
As we had known, iPad 2 Smart...
iPad 2 Launch Details: Data Plans for Verizon and AT&T, Online Ordering, Stand in Line
Late last week, AllThingsD compiled the data plan pricing for the iPad 2 on both Verizon and AT&T in an easy to read chart.
AT&T is offering the same pre-paid monthly options as on the original iPad for 250MB/$15 and 2GB/$25. If you run out of data in a given month, you can simply pay again a reset the meter. Now, AT&T is also offering a "postpaid" option which charges overages at a set...
Apple Posts Streaming Video for iPad 2 Media Event
Apple posted the QuickTime video for today's iPad 2 keynote address. Steve Jobs made a surprise appearance at the event and hosted the keynote.
The announcements included:
- Apple Releases iTunes 10.2
- Apple Announces iPad 2: A5 Dual Core, 2 Cameras, Thinner
- Apple to Launch iMovie...
Apple to Launch iMovie and GarageBand for iPad on March 11th
At today's media event, Apple introduced a revamped universal version of its iMovie application for iOS devices, bringing compatibility to the iPad for the first time. The company also unveiled a brand-new GarageBand application for the iPad. The new apps will be priced at $4.99 each and will be available alongside the March 11th launch of the iPad 2.
iMovie allows users to shoot video...
