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 Defends Against Microsoft in 'App Store' Trademark Dispute
Back in January, Microsoft filed an objection to Apple's trademark application for the term "App Store", arguing that Apple had usurped a generic term for its trademark, causing confusion and difficulties for other companies seeking to promote their own application marketplaces.
TechFlash now reports that Apple has hit back at Microsoft in the dispute, arguing that Microsoft has failed to...
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Verizon to Drop Unlimited iPhone Data Plans as Soon as This Summer [Updated]
Bloomberg briefly reports on comments from Verizon Chief Financial Officer Fran Shammo revealing that the carrier is planning to discontinue its unlimited data plan for the iPhone as soon as this summer. The carrier, which began selling the iPhone last month, now offers a $30 unlimited data plan on the device. Such plans on the handset are "not a long-term solution," Shammo said on a conference...
Apple's Media Event to See Introduction of iPad 2, Cloud-Based MobileMe?
An unveiling of the second-generation iPad at Apple's media event tomorrow has been considered nearly a sure thing ever since the invitation making obvious reference to the device appeared, but what has remained unknown is what other related announcements Apple might make at the event.
Cult of Mac reports that in addition to the second-generation iPad, Apple will also debut its cloud-based...
Steve Jobs to Appear at Tomorrow's Media Event? [Updated]
Italian site setteB.IT reports [Google translation] that Apple CEO Steve Jobs is expected to appear at tomorrow's media event widely expected to see the introduction of the next-generation iPad. Yes, all odds are against us, yet we have reassuring information.
We want to tip the balance and we believe that the new iPad will debut in the hands of Steve Jobs.The source and its legitimacy are...
iPad Showing Up as 'Deleted' in Best Buy Inventories
Following up on yesterday's report that Apple is cutting off supplies of all iPad models to resellers ahead of tomorrow's media event, we've just heard from a Best Buy source that all iPad models have been transitioned to a "deleted" status at the source's store.
There is no word yet on any incoming shipments or placeholders in Best Buy's systems, but Apple is widely expected to introduce...
HTML5 Adoption for Web Video Continues to Grow
Last October, we cited data from media search site MeFeedia showing that 54% of H.264-encoded video from its large stable of partners was available in HTML5 format, demonstrating rapid adoption of the standard. MeFeedia today provides an update showing that that number is now up to 63%. - Over the last 12 months we have seen a rise from 10% to 63% of web videos becoming HTML5 compatible.
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Steve Jobs' Knighthood Nomination Blocked by Gordon Brown?
Steve Jobs at 2005 Stanford University commencement
The Telegraph reports that Apple CEO Steve Jobs had been set to be awarded honorary knighthood by the British government and Queen Elizabeth II in 2009, but his nomination was blocked by Gordon Brown, who served as Prime Minister at the time. Brown's block is said to have been related to a failed bid to attract Jobs to speak at a Labour...
Former Apple Supply Manager Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
Reuters reports that former Apple supply manager Paul Devine, who was arrested last August over a kickback scheme in which he provided confidential company information to accessories manufacturers, has pleaded guilty in the case. Apple launched an internal investigation last year and found a cache of emails between Devine and the suppliers, according to a civil lawsuit the company filed against...
Random House Adopts Agency Model for e-Books, Coming Soon to iBookstore?
In a brief press release (PDF), publisher Random House yesterday announced that it will immediately adopt the agency model for e-Book pricing in the United States, paving the way for its content to be included in Apple's iBookstore should the companies come to a final agreement. Random House, Inc. is adopting the agency model for e‐book sales in the United States effective March 1, 2011. Going...
Apple Preps Retail Employees for Rollout of 'Joint Venture' Services
As expected, Apple's "secret" meeting for retail store employees last night was in fact targeted at sharing information on the company's forthcoming "Joint Venture" service that will roll out over the next few days, primarily focusing on providing advanced and priority technical support to small businesses.
9 to 5 Mac and our own sources have provided a few details on the program, which will ...
Apple Cuts Off iPad Supplies to Resellers Ahead of Media Event
9 to 5 Mac reports that a number of Apple resellers have been notified that iPad supplies are currently "constrained" and that there is no estimate on when they may become available. The development is not much of a surprise, considering that Apple has been widely rumored to be introducing the next-generation iPad at a media event on Wednesday, just two days from now. MB292LL/A iPad 16GB WiFi...
Claimed Dock Connector From iPhone 5 Reveals Few Changes
Claimed iPhone 5 dock connector and cable (Source: Apple.pro)
Taiwanese site Apple.pro today posted a photo [Google translation] claimed to be of the dock connector and cable for the next-generation iPhone. The part is nearly identical to the corresponding part found in the current iPhone, with the main exception of a slightly narrower connector and cable where the part connects to the...
Apple Executives Discuss Targeting Low-End Smartphone, High-Growth Tablet Markets
As happens on occasion, Apple once again last week held a meeting with research analysts to answer questions and offer guidance on Apple's plans. While the company is careful not to reveal many specifics, analysts in attendance routinely parse executives' words carefully to try to ascertain future directions for the company in an attempt to guide their clients. Forbes shares some details from a ...
Intel's Z68 Chipset to Bring SSD Caching to Sandy Bridge
VR-Zone reports (via Hardmac) that Intel has begun production of its new "Z68" chipset for Sandy Bridge-based processors, with availability set for May. Most notably in light of rumors regarding the new MacBook Pro that failed to materialize, the Z68 chipset will support Intel's Rapid Storage Technology SSD caching. Interestingly, Intel has also started production of their Z68 chipset this week ...
New 'iPad 2' Image Almost Certainly Fake
Earlier today, BGR posted an image it had received from a source claiming that it was a rear view of the second-generation iPad. The image has of course received a fair bit of traction on Apple-focused sites this morning, but it is almost certainly fake.
MacRumors received the same image this morning, with the source claiming that he or she had "hacked Apple.com servers" to find it and that ...
MacBook Pro Rumor Wrap-Up: Winners and Losers
With Apple having released updated MacBook Pros yesterday, here is a look back at the some of the rumors that preceded the launch along with an assessment of their accuracy.
Winners:
- As long ago as last December, CNET reported that Apple would move even its smaller notebooks to Intel's Sandy Bridge platform, necessitating the use of Intel integrated graphics on the machines unable to...
Verizon Says Short iPhone Lines Due to Strong Online Sales, Staggered Rollout
The Wall Street Journal reports on an interview with Verizon Wireless CEO Dan Mead, who claims that short lines for the public launch of the Verizon iPhone were the result of an intentional effort to push sales to online distribution and to stagger availability, not due to poor sales. Verizon first offered pre-orders of the phone to existing customers on Feb. 3, and then began selling it in...
Mac OS X Lion Roundup: Recovery Partitions, TRIM Support, Core 2 Duo Minimum, Focus on Security
With the first developer preview of Mac OS X Lion having been out for over 24 hours now, some additional points of interest are surfacing from those who have had a chance to look through the build. Among the interesting observations:
- Apple has added support for a separate recovery partition, hiding away utilities needed for repair and troubleshooting right on the user's hard drive. The new ...
'Consumer Reports' Smacks Verizon iPhone Over Antenna Issues
Influential ratings-and-reviews magazine Consumer Reports made headlines last July when it declined to recommend the iPhone to consumers due to antenna issues that could result in loss of signal. The publication has held strong on its non-recommendation, arguing that Apple's temporary free case over was insufficient to address the issue.
Consumer Reports is back at it again, this time...
Apple's Cloud-Based Music Service to Offer Storage, Not Subscription Access
Financial Times reports that Apple has "clarified" with music labels its intent for a cloud-based music storage service, positioning the service as a way to back up existing collections and move music to Apple devices rather than as any sort of subscription streaming service. Apple, which rocked digital music services such as Pandora, Rdio and MOG last week by announcing plans to keep 30 per cent...
