Eric Slivka
Eric is the Editor-in-Chief of MacRumors and has been writing for the site since 2008.
An avid swimmer and former biophysicist, Eric has been using Apple products for over 35 years and has been interviewed for pieces by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Reuters, BBC, CNBC, and other publications.
Eric's current primary role involves day-to-day oversight of the editorial operations at MacRumors, but he also contributes occasional news and review articles while handling various other duties related to the site's operation.
An avid swimmer and former biophysicist, Eric has been using Apple products for over 35 years and has been interviewed for pieces by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Reuters, BBC, CNBC, and other publications.
Eric's current primary role involves day-to-day oversight of the editorial operations at MacRumors, but he also contributes occasional news and review articles while handling various other duties related to the site's operation.
Eric Slivka's Articles
Time Warner Adds Channels From Fox and Discovery Back to iPad App
Two weeks after pulling channels from Viacom, Discovery, and Fox from its new iPad application that allows the company's cable and Internet subscribers to watch live TV on the device, Time Warner has announced that Discovery and Fox have rejoined the lineup. Time Warner filed suit against Viacom last week, and that dispute remains unresolved.
The new channels include Discovery Channel, TLC, ...
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Google Facing Difficulties Getting iTunes Competitor Off The Ground
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All Things Digital reports that Google is having difficulties as it works to develop its own iTunes competitor, describing the company's talks with major record labels as "going backwards". Google has been working since last year to roll out a music service that would also integrate with the company's Android platform in an attempt to rival the iTunes-iOS mobile media...
Apple Releases Update to Mac OS X Lion Developer Preview 2
Apple has apparently just pushed out an update to its Mac OS X Lion Developer Preview 2 initially released late last month. While the changes included in the update obviously fall short of qualifying for an entirely new "Developer Preview 3", it is unknown exactly what tweaks have been made with the new update. Download the Update by Running Software Update.
From systems that have developer...
Cirrus Logic Experienced Production Problems With Components for Apple Device?
Dow Jones Newswires reports that Cirrus Logic, Apple's long-time supplier for audio chips in its iOS devices, has disclosed manufacturing issues with a new device, presumed to be an Apple product, that went into high-volume production last month. Cirrus supplies analog chips for use in various energy and audio applications, most notably Apple devices such as the iPod and iPad. Apple makes up...
Smartphone Platforms Continue to Grab Share of Portable Gaming Market
Last December, we reported on survey results showing that users of portable games are increasingly defecting from dedicated devices such as the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP to smartphones such as the iPhone.
New data from analytics firm Flurry comparing overall video game market share in 2009 and 2010 reveals a similar trend, with iOS and Android combining to take 8% of the overall market and a...
Apple Employees Contribute to 'It Gets Better' Project
A group of Apple employees have released a new video contribution to the It Gets Better Project, a website and movement seeking to help LGBT teens to deal with bullying and other issues in an attempt to prevent suicides by sharing stories and encouragement about how their lives will improve as they get older.
The movement, which coordinates with a support hotline known as The Trevor Project, ...
Apple Hires Microsoft's Data Center Manager
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GreenM3's Dave Ohara reports (via Data Center Knowledge) that Apple has hired Kevin Timmons, formerly the general manager of Microsoft's data center group. Timmons had served in the role at Microsoft for less than two years after spending well over a decade in operations at GeoCities/Yahoo. News that a bunch of us have been discussing is Apple hiring Kevin Timmons ...
Apple Releases Xcode 4.0.2
In support of today's release of iOS 4.3.2, Apple has also pushed out Xcode 4.0.2 for developers, offering updated tools for iOS and Mac OS X application development.
Xcode 4.0.2 is available free of charge to members of Apple's paid developer programs, and non-members can purchase the application for $4.99 in the Mac App Store, although the Mac App Store is currently still showing the older ...
Apple Releases Safari 5.0.5 and Security Update 2011-002
Alongside today's release of iOS 4.3.2, Apple has also pushed out Safari 5.0.5 and Security Update 2011-002 for Mac OS X. The updates are available through Apple's download pages and through Software Update.
Apple's download notes for Safari 5.0.5 indicate only that the update includes the latest security updates.
Security Update 2011-002 is available as a small update for Snow Leopard...
Apple Releases iOS 4.3.2 (iOS 4.2.7 for Verizon iPhone)
Apple today released iOS 4.3.2, bringing several minor fixes and improvements to Apple's operating system for mobile devices. The build number is 8H7 for the majority of devices, with the CDMA iPad 2 receiving Build 8H8. A separate iOS 4.2.7 build 8E303 is also available for the CDMA iPhone 4. This update contains improvements and other bug fixes including:
- Fixes an issue that occasionally ...
Intel to Support Both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt in 2012 'Ivy Bridge' Platform
CNET reports that Intel has publicly committed to supporting both USB 3.0 and the company's new Thunderbolt connectivity standard developed in cooperation with Apple on its forthcoming "Ivy Bridge" platform due for introduction next year. "Intel is going to support USB 3.0 in the 2012 client platform. We're going to support Thunderbolt capability. We believe they're complementary," said Kirk...
Verizon iPhone Drives Increase in Ad Impressions for iOS
Mobile advertising firm Millennial Media today announced that release of its March 2011 "Mobile Mix" report, revealing that Apple's iOS has benefited from the launch of the Verizon iPhone, with its share of the smartphone/connected device operating system market for ad impressions growing by 11% to 31%. iOS continues to trail Android's 48% share, but Android's share has been falling for the...
Apple Again Bucks Trend With Sales Growth in Shrinking PC Market
Apple's U.S. Market Share Trend: 1Q06-1Q11 (Gartner)
Just as it did last quarter, Apple appears to have once again demonstrated year-over-year Mac sales growth for the first quarter of 2011 while the rest of the industry has been mired in a slump reportedly due in no small part to a shift in consumer interest to new media tablets dominated by Apple's iPad. The data comes from research firms...
Final Cut Pro X Demo: 'Nowhere Near' Final Version, More on Final Cut Studio Apps Coming
While unofficial video of yesterday's Final Cut Pro X sneak peek has already surfaced, prominent trainer and consultant Larry Jordan has also posted an excellent overview, entitled "The Sound of 1,700 Jaws Dropping", describing the overhaul for Apple's professional-level video editing package. The new Final Cut Pro is a bold move - a totally redesigned interface, 64-bit memory addressing,...
Analyst Claims Apple-Branded Television Could Appear Later This Year
As relayed by AppleInsider, Ticonderoga Securities analyst Brian White has issued a new research note discussing the possibility of Apple releasing a "Smart TV" as soon as later this year. White's speculation comes from "data points" picked up at a Chinese electronics trade show being held this week. "Our research suggests this Smart TV would go well beyond the miniature $99 second-generation...
Video of Final Cut Pro X Introduction Now Available
As noted in our forums, YouTube user machineurs has posted a pair of videos (1, 2) showing most of yesterday's Final Cut Pro X sneak peek. The introduction took place at the Final Cut Pro User Group Network SuperMeet held in conjunction with the National Association of Broadcasters' NAB Show 2011 in Las Vegas.
Part One
Part Two
While the videos are not the professionally-produced...
Touch Panel Suppliers Claim No Timeline for Shifting to iPhone 5 Production
DigiTimes reports that touch panel suppliers for Apple's iPhone continue to dedicate their capacity to the existing iPhone 4 with no timeline for shifting production to a fifth-generation model, lending credence to claims that Apple will not introduce a new iPhone at its Worldwide Developers Conference in early June but still leaving open the question of when users can expect such a debut. Apple ...
Intel to Speed Thunderbolt Deployment With Developer Kits Set for Release This Quarter
IDG News reports that Intel has announced that it will release developer kits for Thunderbolt, its new high-speed data connection standard, sometime this quarter, accelerating deployment of the standard that so far has been limited to Apple's new MacBook Pro and a small handful of peripherals companies. Intel is already working with some partners to develop products as it tries to build out an...
iPad 2 Demand Outstrips Original iPad by 40%, Verizon Preferred Over AT&T for 3G
RBC Capital Markets analyst Mike Abramsky today issued a new report sharing his expectation that Apple will handily beat market expectations for its quarterly earnings report set for next week. Citing strong sales of the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, as well as very strong iPad sales, Abramsky expects Apple to post revenue of $24 billion and earnings per share of $5.75 for the quarter.
The...
Mobee Introduces 'Magic Bar' Induction Charging Station for Apple Keyboards and Trackpads
Swiss company Mobee today announced the upcoming debut of its new "The Magic Bar" induction charging station for Apple's Wireless Keyboard and Magic Trackpad. Replacing the devices' batteries with induction charging cells, the docking station connects to the user's computer via USB and wirelessly charges input devices sitting within the station. The Magic Bar is the world's first Inductive...
