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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.

Eric Slivka's Articles

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Polar and Nike Announce Wearlink Heart Rate Monitor for Nike+

Monday June 7, 2010 8:29 am PDT by
Running the risk of having the news swamped by all the WWDC goings-on today, Nike and Polar have announced the launch of a new Polar WearLink+ heart rate monitor compatible with the Nike + iPod system for the fifth-generation iPod nano. Nike, Inc and Polar, the market leader and pioneer in heart rate training technology, have introduced the Polar WearLink+ that works with Nike+. This new product ...
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WWDC 2010 Pre-Keynote Roundup and Coverage Details [Updated]

Monday June 7, 2010 7:48 am PDT by
Wall of App Store icons at WWDC With just under two hours to go before Apple CEO Steve Jobs takes the stage for his keynote address at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, it's time for us to set the stage with final details on the latest rumors and coverage information. Coverage As we noted over the weekend, MacRumors will be offering live text and...
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Final 'Get a Mac' Spot to Kick Off WWDC?

Monday June 7, 2010 6:44 am PDT by
9 to 5 Mac reports that has received information that Apple last week filmed one final "Get a Mac" spot featuring John Hodgman as his usual "PC" character but without Justin Long's "Mac" character. According to sources, the spot pokes fun at the situation involving the iPhone prototype that made its way to Gizmodo earlier this year. The commercial was filmed at a bar in Greenpoint, Brooklyn last...

Video of Steve Jobs' Full D8 Conference Interview Posted

Monday June 7, 2010 6:22 am PDT by
All Things Digital has posted the full, uncut video of the opening session of its D8 conference last week, which featured an interview with Apple CEO Steve Jobs conducted by Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher. Video clips from the interview were posted soon after it ended, but with the full 90+ minute interview now available, Apple fans have a warm-up act to enjoy before Jobs takes the stage for...
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Apple's 'Magic Trackpad' or 'Magic Slate' Revealed?

Monday June 7, 2010 6:02 am PDT by
Engadget posts photos of what appears to be a large multi-touch trackpad accessory from Apple. Similar in styling to the Apple wireless keyboard, the peripheral appears to connect to computers via Bluetooth and is rumored to support a wide variety of multi-touch gestures and possibly even handwriting recognition. New images received with a claim that the device supports handwriting recognition...
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Adobe Audition Coming to Mac OS X?

Friday June 4, 2010 1:19 pm PDT by
A newly-posted YouTube video appears to show a Mac OS X version of Adobe Audition, the company's all-in-one application package dedicated to professional audio production, in action. Audition began life as Cool Edit Pro, but was acquired by Adobe in 2003, which rebranded it as Audition and continued development on the project. Adobe Audition 3, the most recent version, was released in...
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Google Goggles Coming 'Soon' to iPhone

Friday June 4, 2010 10:48 am PDT by
ReadWriteWeb reports that a Google project manager has confirmed that the company's Google Goggles application currently available only on its Android platform will be coming "soon" to the iPhone. Google Goggles allows mobile users to take pictures of objects and have the content automatically identified for them. When asked about an iPhone version of the app during the Q&A after his...
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SquareTrade Rolls Out New iPhone Warranty Program

Friday June 4, 2010 10:14 am PDT by
SquareTrade, a popular electronics warranty company offering coverage for a wide array of devices including the iPhone and iPad, has rolled out a revamped iPhone warranty program temporarily priced at $99 for two years of coverage, with a regular price of $124. The warranty provides coverage against drops, spills, and general hardware failures, accidental claims typically requiring a $50...
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AT&T Considering Modifications to Deadline for iPad Unlimited 3G Service Activations [Updated]

Friday June 4, 2010 7:49 am PDT by
The New York Times reports that AT&T is currently considering taking steps to accommodate users wishing to activate unlimited 3G service plans for the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G before the plan is discontinued on Monday but who have been unable to obtain a device due to shortages. According to an executive at the company, who would not be identified because the company's efforts were still in discussion...
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AT&T Officially Out of Stock of iPhone 3G

Friday June 4, 2010 7:30 am PDT by
As if all of the evidence from late last month, including the removal of a "Select" button from the iPhone 3G in Apple's own online store, wasn't enough to convince people that the iPhone 3G is on its last legs, Boy Genius Report points to an apparent internal memo to AT&T retail store employees notifying them that the company is officially out of stock of the device. June 4, 2010 iPhone 3G 8...
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Image of Headphone Jacks for White and Black Next-Generation iPhone Surfaces

Friday June 4, 2010 6:51 am PDT by
Taiwanese site Apple.pro is continuing to receive images of parts for the claimed next-generation iPhone, this time posting a picture of the headphone jacks for the device in both black and white. Always looking out for aesthetics, Apple has utilized separate black and white headphone jacks for its existing iPhone models in the respective colors, maintaining the consistency of appearance...
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Supply Shortages Hint at Possible Mac Mini Refresh

Thursday June 3, 2010 12:42 pm PDT by
AppleInsider claims that it has received multiple reports of supply shortages in Apple's Mac mini line, suggesting that an update may be approaching. The reports come from both purchasers looking to place volume orders as well as from checks of reseller supplies. MacRumors has heard similar whispers in recent days, although a time frame for a release is currently unknown. The shortage has been...
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Authorities Begin Evidence Examination in Gizmodo iPhone Case

Thursday June 3, 2010 8:38 am PDT by
CNET reports that authorities have begun examining computers and other evidence seized from Gizmodo editor Jason Chen's residence following the purchase of and publication of details on a lost next-generation iPhone. The evidence examination had been on hold since Chen's lawyers raised questions about the legality of the seizure, arguing special protections for Chen under journalist shield laws. S...
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App Store Listings Added to Google Mobile Search Results

Thursday June 3, 2010 7:37 am PDT by
Google yesterday announced that it has rolled out a new feature for its mobile-formatted search results pages, offering direct links to App Store and Android Market application listings as part of the results. As of today, if you go to Google.com on your iPhone or Android-powered device and search for an app, we'll show special links and content at the top of the search results. You can tap...

Verizon Spokesman: No iPhone Plans in 'Immediate Future'

Thursday June 3, 2010 6:38 am PDT by
In a very brief response to a question from Beet.tv regarding the iPhone, Verizon spokesman John Johnson notes that the company is not planning to carry the iPhone in the "immediate future", before quickly redirecting the conversation to tout Verizon's new handset offerings. Q: Let me ask you first of all about Verizon and the iPhone. What is happening, if anything? What is the status? A:...
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More Details on AT&T's Data Plan Changes for iPhone and iPad

Wednesday June 2, 2010 1:36 pm PDT by
TUAW got in touch with an AT&T spokesperson and has put together an extensive Q&A clarifying some of the details of the carrier's upcoming changes to its iPhone and iPad data plans. Among the topics addressed: - AT&T will continue to offer the $14.99 250/MB data plan for the iPad. It will not be reduced to the 200 MB cap the carrier will be offering on its cheaper smartphone plan. - iPad...
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New Images Show White Back Panel on Next-Generation iPhone

Wednesday June 2, 2010 10:26 am PDT by
With the leak of a claimed white front panel for the next-generation iPhone last month, it appears that if the parts are in fact legitimate Apple will be bringing the existing iPhone color option of a white back around to the front of the device. Since that time, additional photos of the white front panel have surfaced as interest in mockup renderings of the full device in white has been on the...
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AdMob Launches Support for iPad Apps in Updated Advertising SDK

Wednesday June 2, 2010 10:06 am PDT by
Google subsidiary AdMob today announced the release of a revised iPhone OS SDK bringing new ad formats that will allow customized delivery to the iPad. Our new SDK is unified across all devices running the iPhone OS, which means that developers can download one binary for development across all Apple iPhone OS devices - iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. AdMob's unified iPhone SDK makes it easier...
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Verizon Testing CDMA-Compatible iPads? Possibly LTE 4G?

Wednesday June 2, 2010 8:01 am PDT by
Boy Genius Report has received word that Verizon Wireless is testing new iPad models compatible with the carrier's CDMA-based cellular network. According to a highly placed source of ours, Verizon Wireless is currently testing Apple iPad devices on their network. We have been told that the model they are testing is a CDMA-compatible device, and while our source mentioned LTE in some capacity...
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Checking AT&T iPhone Data Usage History

Wednesday June 2, 2010 7:04 am PDT by
With AT&T's announcement today that it is rolling out new data plans next week for the iPhone and other smart phones, many customers have been thinking about which data plan is right for them in light of the new download limits. AT&T iPhone customers can view their data usage for the current billing period on the summary page for their account by logging in to the AT&T Wireless website. Such...