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
'Photoshop Remote' Video Shows More SDK Possibilites
Shawn Welch posted a short video showing off a sample iPad app utilizing Adobe's newly announced Photoshop Touch SDK. While Adobe had already announced several official iPad-companion apps for Photoshop, the opening of the SDK will open the door for 3rd party developers to offer their own tools.
The Photoshop Remote app shows how you can access all active Photoshop installations on your...
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Apple AirPlay Private Key Exposed, Opening Door to AirPort Express Emulators
Developer James Laird has reverse engineered the Airport Express private key and published an open source AirPort Express emulator called Shareport. This program emulates an Airport Express for the purpose of streaming music from iTunes and compatible iPods. It implements a server for the Apple RAOP protocol.Previously, the private key was unknown, which meant that only Apple's Airport Express...
Adobe Introduces Photoshop Touch SDK and 3 iPad Apps for Photoshop
Alongside Creative Suite 5.5, Adobe has also announced the Photoshop Touch Software Development Kit that allows developers to create mobile and tablet applications that interact with Adobe Photoshop CS5.
As an example, Adobe has developed three initial Photoshop CS5 companian apps for the Apple iPad. The apps will be priced from $1.99 to $4.99 and will be available in early May. They...
Adobe Introduces Creative Suite 5.5, Subscription Editions
Adobe has introduced Creative Suite 5.5 with substantial upgrades to InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. Also included is a new SDK for Photoshop CS5. This release is new strategy for Adobe which targets mid-cycle releases every 12 months and major releases every 24 months. Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the new Adobe Creative ...
Apple Exploring Carbon-Fiber Enclosures for Future Devices
"Carbon Fiber" decal on MacBook Pro
Apple has long been rumored to be experimenting with carbon-fiber enclosures for their future laptops and iOS devices. The benefits of carbon fiber over traditional materials has included high tensile strength, low weight and low thermal expansion.
Back in November 2008, reports suggested Apple would replace aluminum parts in the MacBook Air with...
Steve Jobs Authorized Biography Coming in 2012
ABC News reports that Apple CEO Steve Jobs has agreed to participate in a book about his life. Simon & Schuster announced Sunday that Walter Isaacson's "iSteve: The Book of Jobs" will be published in early 2012. Isaacson has been working on the long-rumored biography since 2009 and has interviewed Jobs, members of his family, colleagues at Apple and competitors.The official biography will be...
Next Final Cut Pro at NAB Next Week? Due Spring 2011, Some More Hints
Apple is rumored to be launching a dramatic new version of Final Cut Pro next week during NAB. The rumored venue for the launch is, surprisingly enough, a Final Cut Pro User Group SuperMeet on April 12th. The early rumors claimed that several speakers and sponsors had been shuffled around at the last minute to accommodate Apple. Philip Bloom just confirmed with me that Canon has canceled his ...
Apple Poaching Gaming PR Execs from Activision and Nintendo
MCV reports that Apple has poached two major public relations executives from Nintendo and Activision, respectively. (via MacNN) Apple has poached not one but two of the games industry's best PR execs - with Activision's Nick Grange set to join Nintendo's Rob Saunders at the manufacturer.Nintendo's Rob Saunders
Apple Investigating Verizon iPad 3G Connectivity Issue
Apple is investigating an issue that seems to be affecting Verizon 3G iPad 2 owners. The Apple Support Discussion boards list five pages discussing the problem. Wi-Fi functions work well enough, but 3G connections either take several minutes or never occur at all. While there's no clear evidence that all Verizon iPad 2 users face the same problem, the complaints coming in from those affected are ...
Best Buy Not in Trouble with Apple? Holding iPad 2 Stock for 'Upcoming Promotion'
While it seems reports that Best Buy was holding iPad 2 stock were true, it was apparently not due to a contract dispute with Apple. Best Buy released this statement to BGR: "Best Buy continues to receive iPad 2 inventory from Apple on a regular basis. As we've said previously, we are fulfilling customer reservations first. Our stores have been asked to temporarily hold non-reserved iPad 2...
Time Warner Cable Goes to Court for iPad App Content Rights
Engadget reports that Time Warner Cable has taken Viacom to court to ask for declaratory judgement over the usage of cable content. Time Warner Cable announced this afternoon it has filed a request in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for a declaratory judgement regarding Viacom's cable networks. Time Warner continues to maintain its carriage agreements give...
Apple Exploring E-Ink/Video Hybrid Displays for iPhone?
The other interesting patent application coming out of Apple yesterday was one of a hybrid e-Paper/Video iOS display. Apple's second patent surprise of the day is all about Apple devising a next generation iPhone that would effectively offer us a smart hybrid display that could switch between a standard LCD and an e-Paper display. In fact, it's so smart that the display could actually...
BootCamp 3.2 Update for MacBook Pro (early 2011)
Apple released a Boot Camp update for early 2011 MacBook Pros: This Boot Camp update addresses issues with shutdown, Japanese and Korean keyboards on early 2011 MacBook Pro....
Apple Pulling iPad 2 from Best Buy?
CrunchGear reports that BestBuy may have stepped into some trouble with Apple due its handling of iPad 2 sales: A reader who works at Best Buy just told us that there's been a bit of a misunderstanding between the electronics retailer and Apple. Apparently, Best Buy was holding off on selling the iPad 2s it had in stock, telling customers there weren't any when in fact they had just reached their...
Valve Software Teases with New Image Leaks
Valve Software has sent out teaser images to a least some of the Mac media with very little other information. The emails came from Valve's co-founder Gabe Newell. MacRumors received the following image tonight:
"sorbet coopers.jpg"
Our friends at Macworld also received an image, posted by @chartier
"bee torso crops.jpg"
The last time Valve released teaser images to the Mac media,...
Atari's Greatest Hits for iPhone, iPad, and iCade?
Atari has released a new emulator for the iPhone and iPad called Atari's Greatest Hits [iTunes]. The free universal download comes with Pong and also offers a selection of 100 classic Atari arcade and 2600 console games for in-app purchase. The full list of games can be seen here but include Asteroids, Centipede, Crystal Castles, Gravitar, Star Raiders, Missile Command, Tempest, Battlezone,...
Apple Buys Up Touch Panels Delaying RIM's Tablet Release
DigiTimes reports that RIM's PlayBook tablet PC is set to launch on April 19th, but that this date was a month behind the original target date. Besides ongoing software testing, RIM was also unable to procure enough touch panels since "Apple already booked up most of the available capacity".
Apple is believed to have invested $3.9 billion in order to guarantee long term supply of LCDs for ...
Apple Exploring Smart Bezel with Illuminated Buttons
PatentlyApple reveals a new Apple patent application which details how the iPhone might get a new "smart bezel" which offers the ability to display additional indicators in the device's border. Apple intends to introduce a method that employs a very cool secondary display scheme that utilizes a printed segmented electroluminescence display. Apple intends to use the secondary display to introduce ...
Apple Expanding iPad 2 Retail Presence to Toys R' Us?
ModMyI claims that Toys R' Us will begin selling the iPad 2 next month. And there's photographic evidence to back up the claim. Obtained during an employee training session, the pic clearly illustrates the iPad 2 presented in some form of employee training and testing process - something that would naturally take place shortly before a new product launch.The move would further expand Apple's...
iOS 4.3.2 Due in Next Two Weeks?
BGR claims that Apple is already working on another 4.3.x release that is due in the next two weeks. Its said to include a few enhancements, address security issues, and it will also fix several bugs that have affected users. Were told to expect the software update for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad in about two weeks.Few details are provided. iOS 4.3.1 was just released March 25th and...
