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
Apple Updates Logic Pro and Logic Express to Version 9.1.1
Apple yesterday updated its Logic Pro and Logic Express audio workstation packages, addressing a number of issues and updating system requirements.
Logic Pro 9.1.1, which weighs in at 191.87 MB, delivers several improvements related to stability and compatibility. - Improved stability of the 32-Bit Audio Unit Bridge
- Compatibility with Novation's Automap feature in 64-bit mode.
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One More Build of Mac OS X 10.6.3 Seeded to Developers
iPhone in Canada yesterday reported that Apple has seeded Build 10D572 of Mac OS X 10.6.3 to developers. The new release comes just two days after the previous seed and carries only a single increment in build number, suggesting that public release of the third maintenance update to Snow Leopard may be right around the corner. According to reports, the current build focuses on Graphics Drivers,...
Apple Preparing to Launch 27-Inch LED Cinema Display, Mac Pro Update by June?
Mockup of existing 24" LED display (left) next to 27" model (right)
AppleInsider reports that Apple is preparing to launch a 27-inch LED Cinema Display and a refresh of its Mac Pro lineup, pegging a release window of "by June" for both products. The 27-inch LED Cinema Display is said to use the same panel as that used in Apple's 27-inch iMac and will closely resemble the existing 24-inch LED...
Apple Reportedly Tempering Expectations as iPad Content Deals Remain Unfinalized
The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is tempering its own expectations for launch content on the iPad as it continues to struggle with finalizing deals with publishers ahead of the device's April 3rd launch date. In particular, television content and iPad-specific presentation of newspaper, magazine, and textbook content are said to have been set aside as Apple focuses its efforts on other ...
Apple Director Jerome York Passes Away After Stroke [Updated]
Apple today announced that Board member Jerome "Jerry" York has passed away after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage Tuesday night. "Jerry joined Apple's Board in 1997 when most doubted the company's future. He has been a pillar of financial and business expertise and insight on our Board for over a dozen years," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "It's been a privilege to know and work with Jerry, and...
Apple Files for Patent on 'iGroups' Proximity-Based Social Networking
Patently Apple points to a patent application from Apple published today addressing technology to allow users at large events such as concerts, tradeshows, and rallies to utilize their mobile devices to automatically create social networking groups by exchanging "tokens" using such wireless technologies as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
The patent application, which was filed in September 2008,...
HTC Responds to Apple Patent Lawsuit
Handset manufacturer HTC today issued a statement disagreeing with claims made by Apple in its patent infringement lawsuit filed earlier this month. "HTC disagrees with Apple's actions and will fully defend itself. HTC strongly advocates intellectual property protection and will continue to respect other innovators and their technologies as we have always done, but we will continue to embrace...
Apple Releases Fifth Beta of iPhone SDK 3.2 for iPad
Apple today released iPhone SDK 3.2 Beta 5 via the Phone Dev Center. The update comes only eight days after the previous release, a departure from Apple's trend of biweekly revisions.
We have yet to hear about any significant changes in the latest update, but we'll keep our eyes peeled as those with access to the SDK comb through it and report their findings.
Apple began taking pre-orders...
Apple Director Jerome York Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Bloomberg reports that Jerome "Jerry" York, former Chief Financial Officer at IBM and Chrysler and a current member of Apple's Board of Directors, has been hospitalized in critical condition following a cerebral hemorrhage. York, 71, collapsed at his Rochester, Michigan, home Tuesday night, according to his wife, Eilene York, and was taken to Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital by ambulance. She said...
Navigon Introduces 'MyRegion' U.S. GPS Apps for $24.99
Navigon yesterday rolled out a series of three regional U.S. GPS turn-by-turn navigation applications for the iPhone at an introductory price of $24.99 each, significantly cheaper than its more comprehensive MobileNavigator North America currently priced at $79.99. The three regional applications divide the continental United States into three overlapping segments, permitting customers to...
iPhone Developers Now Able to Schedule App Store Sales in Advance
iPhone developer Amro Mousa reports (via Ars Technica) that Apple has added a new feature to its iTunes Connect interface for developers administering their iPhone applications submitted to the App Store, allowing developers to schedule sale prices for their applications in advance.
Developers previously were required to manually update pricing tier selections if they wished to adjust App...
Apple Banning Screen Protectors in Retail Stores?
iLounge and Macworld are reporting that Apple has banned the sale of film-based screen protectors for its iPhone, iPod, and Mac lines in its retail stores. In communications with vendors that have been ongoing for "some time now," according to one company, Apple has said that it will remove both film-only solutions from its stores, as well as any case or other accessory that includes film...
Apple Enhances iWork.com Beta With Sharing, Mobile Interface Features
Apple today sent an e-mail to users of its iWork.com beta announcing several enhancements involving document sharing and access to the service from the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. - Share documents on websites and social networks. iWork.com allows you to share a document by creating a public link. Use the link to share your document with large groups or on websites and social networks. There's ...
Apple Advertising Snafu in Australia and New Zealand Leads to Confusion Over Possible Price Increases, Updated Models
Engadget today pointed to a series of Apple ads appearing on Australian site PC Authority appearing to show significantly increased prices for Apple's MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Pro lines, suggesting that new, more expensive models may be imminent. An update to the story added evidence of inconsistencies in pricing on Apple's own Australian and New Zealand sites.
The real story...
Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.3 Build 10D571 to Developers
The train of Mac OS X 10.6.3 developer seeds continues today, with Apple pushing out Build 10D571 to developers for testing. iPhone in Canada offers the details, which include a request that developers focus their testing on Graphics Drivers, iChat, QuickTime, and Fonts. Additional changes in the latest update include: - Issues addressed that caused background message colors to display...
Intel Debuts Xeon 5600 Series Processors Appropriate for Mac Pro
Intel today announced the launch of its new Xeon 5600 series processors, bringing to market a number of new four-core and six-core processors that Apple could choose to utilize in an update to its Mac Pro line. The company also introduced its Core i7-980x processor, a high-end consumer-focused relative of the new Xeon chips. These are also the first server and workstation chips based on the...
NPR and Wall Street Journal Preparing to Launch iPad-Optimized Sites
MediaMemo reports that National Public Radio and The Wall Street Journal are preparing to roll out iPad-optimized versions of their websites as the device launches in the U.S. on April 3rd. Similar to sites formatted specifically for the iPhone or other mobile devices, users visiting the publications' sites using an iPad will be automatically redirected to the iPad-optimized version.
While...
Amid Weakened NAND Flash Demand, Apple Reportedly Looking to Negotiate Long-Term Deals
DigiTimes reports that industry demand for NAND flash memory of the type used in iPhones, iPod touches, and now iPads has been relatively weak of late, but Apple has been reluctant to enter into deals with suppliers who have taken steps to prop up prices by limiting the supply reaching the market. According to the report, Apple is now preparing, however, to assert its influence over the market...
PayPal iPhone App Revamped, Adds Bump-to-Transfer
PayPal yesterday launched a major upgrade to its free iPhone application, offering a number of new features including the ability to initiate money transfers between users' accounts by "bumping" iPhones. + Brand new look and feel!
+ Bump: Easily start by bumping iPhones.
+ Withdraw funds from your PayPal balance.
+ Request Money: Get paid faster, it's the easy way to ask for the money you are ...
Apple Releases Brother and Samsung Printer Driver Updates for Snow Leopard
Apple yesterday released a pair of printer driver updates for Snow Leopard users, delivering updated compatibility for users of Brother and Samsung printers and multifunction devices.
- Brother Printer Drivers for Mac OS X v10.6, Version 2.3 (100.02 MB)
- Samsung Printer Drivers for Mac OS X v10.6, Version 2.1 (23.25 MB)
Both updates requires Mac OS X 10.6.1, and full details on printer...
