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
Apple's London Media Event Live Coverage
Apple's 'Mum is no longer the word" London media event is about to kick off at 10am London time (5am Eastern/2am Pacific). Live coverage can be found at the following sites:
- Engadget
- MacFormat.co.uk
- SlashGear
- Stuff.tv
- Gadgetshow
- Techztalk
- WorldofApple.net
- T3.co.uk
- Pocket-lint.co.uk
Apple is widely expected to launch the iPhone in the UK. O2 is rumored to have...
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Free Custom Ringtones in iTunes 7.4.2 [Doesn't Work]
Shadowfax discovered how to restore custom ringtones (for free) in the latest version of iTunes 7.4.2 that was released. The newest iTunes apparently broke the previous iTunes hacks that allowed you to easily sync any AAC file as a Ringtone.
The workaround is simple, and simply involves combining the previous methods (file renaming, and ID3 tag changes). You have to use that ID3 mod (Atomic...
Apple Updates iTunes to 7.4.2 [Updatedx3]
Apple has posted iTunes 7.4.2 for Mac and Windows today.
Whats New in this Version
iTunes 7.4.2 addresses an issue with creating ringtones using iTunes Plus song purchases and includes bug fixes to improve stability and performance.
Apple recently introduced 7.4.1 on September 7th. The 7.4.1 update had disabled a workaround that allowed users to create their own ringtones out of any...
Apple's London Media Event at Regent Street [Updated]
Apple's 'Mum is no longer the word' media event kicks off at 10am London time September 18th. Forum user netdog has posted some photos of the Regent Street store from yesterday which show everything shrouded in large black curtains with a sign that reads: Due to a private event the store will be closed on Tuesday, 18th September until 4:00pm.
The event kicks off at 10AM London time (5am...
iPod Touch: 'Negative Black' Screen Issue
iLounge posts an extensive review of the iPod Touch and found that in comparison to the iPhone, it was somewhat disappointing. Of note, they felt that the video screen had a shallow viewing angle and an unusual "shimmering effect" in dark spots.
Similar reports and examples have been posted on various message boards (Apple thread, MacRumors thread, Flickr set,
iPod Classic Firmware Update 1.0.1
Apple posted a 1.0.1 (available in iTunes) update to the iPod Classic firmware which has been said to improve performance and responsiveness on the Apple iPods.
There have been criticisms of the user interface performance on the new...
Apple's Negotiations and the iPhone in Europe
The Guardian reports on more confirmation that O2 will be the exclusive carrier of the iPhone in the UK. They also claim that T-Mobile for Germany and Orange in France will be announced on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.
Of interest, they describe that Apple pursued a "divide and conquer" strategy in partnering the iPhone in Europe, pitting carriers against each other. In the end, O2...
anySIM: Free GUI iPhone Unlocking Tool
iPhoneDevWiki has posted the first versions of an easy to use GUI version of the SIM unlocking tool that has been circulating on the internet. This new version needs only be copied over to the phone and executed, it's full automatic. No more needs for fls or extract bin files out of the nordump. It should also cut the time down to max. 3-5 minutes.
If successful, the tool should unlock your...
iPhone Features Lacking on the iPod Touch
Now that the iPod touch has gotten into reviewers hands, iProng has posted a full list of what's different between the iPod Touch and the iPhone.
There were few surprises based on previously published specs. The biggest differences that were known include the lack of EDGE connectivity, Mail application, and editable Calendar.
A couple that may be less obvious if you haven't played with the ...
iPhone Firmware 1.1.1 Soon?
Apple's Store Credit page shows off an interesting screenshot of an iPhone (noted by modrak):
If you notice, this iPhone is up to version 1.1.1 with Modem Firmware 4.02.04_G. Apple has only publicly released iPhone Firmware 1.0.2 at this time. Apple is expected to introduce a firmware update in the near future to distribute the iTunes Wifi Store software.
Forum user confirmed also...
iPhone (Germany) to be Announced Next Week?
Reuters reports that Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile) has "clinched" the exclusive deal with Apple to sell the iPhone in Germany.
According to Reuters source, the deal will be announced next week. This would coincide with Apple's "Mum is no longer the word" Media event to be held in London on September 18th.
The initial price of the German iPhone is expected to be 399 euros ($554). T-Mobile...
Apple Posts Details about $100 Store Credit for iPhone Owners
Apple posted details about the $100 Apple Store Credit for early iPhone adopters.
If you bought your iPhone before August 22, you qualify for an instant $100 electronic credit toward the purchase of products at the Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store.
Step 1: Identify your iPhone
To confirm eligibility, simply enter your phone number and iPhone serial number in the
iMac Software Update 1.1
Apple posted an iMac Software Update 1.1 on Thursday. This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for 20-inch and 24-inch iMac models with 2.0, 2.4, or 2.8GHz processors....
iPod Touch Arrives at Apple Stores (Unboxing Photos)
The iPod Touch has started to arrive at Apple Stores.
Forum user kuebby has posted unboxing photos of the iPod Touch. More photos posted by Zwhaler. And another set on Flickr. iLounge set on Flickr.
In anticipation of the questions and discussion about the iPod Touch, we've opened an iPod Touch forum to handle the discussion.
More Photos/Videos
Video: iPod Touch vs iPhone...
Exclusive Preview: Ambrosia Software's WireTap Studio
MacRumors has been given the opportunity to provide an exclusive preview of an unreleased and unannounced application from Ambrosia Software called WireTap Studio, due for first release later this month.
While WireTap Studio shares a name with WireTap Pro, it is an entirely new application with a broader range and appeal. The major feature of the original WireTap Pro application was the...
International Keyboard Support for iPod Touch (iPhone Soon?)
iPhoneAtlas notes that the iPod Touch keyboard offers a number of additional keyboard options than the current iPhone keyboard.
The iPod Touch provides keyboards in 14 different languages as well as the following formats:
QWERTY
QWERTZ
AZERTY
QZERTY
Japanese IME
Users can also switch between two or more keyboards with a special icon on the keyboard.
Apple is expected to...
PCMag's Apple iPod Touch Review
PCMag posts a review of the Apple iPod Touch, which is expected to be released later this month. The review is quite favorable and starts with: The relatively hefty $300 and $400 price tags for 8 and 16 GB, respectively, don't bug me either. Why? This is probably the best portable media player ever made.
The author describes the iPod Touch as "much skinnier" than the iPhone, a bit shorter and a...
Ringtonator and 'Proper' Ringtone Files [MakeiPhoneRingtone 1.1]
Ringtonator provides a easy to use application which "converts" an AAC file into a Ringtone from iTunes' perspective.
The application modifies metatags based on a followup discovery by Cleverboy about what exactly distinguishes a Ringtone from a Song files in iTunes.
In essence, Apple introduced an additional tag-type that identifies a Ringtone. These tags can be modified by Atomic Parsley ...
Apple UK Special Event: September 18th 2007
Macworld.co.uk reports that Apple has invited UK media to a special event at the London Apple Store on Regents Street next week.
The invitation states "Mum is no longer the word" and invites media to a press conference on Tuesday, September 18th at 10am.
Macworld.co.uk speculates that this could be an announcement...
Apple Releases Logic Studio 8 and Logic Express 8
Apple released Logic Studio today. Logic Studio features Logic Pro 8, and introduces a new live performace application called MainStage. Logic Studio also includes Soundtrack Pro 2, Apple's professional audio post production software; Studio Instruments, made up of 40 pristine quality instruments; Studio Effects, with 80 professional effect plug-ins; a vast Studio Sound Library; and a powerful...
