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 Releases HP Printer Driver 1.1.1
Apple today released HP Printer Driver 1.1.1. The release notes suggest that this update contains a fix for an issue with LaserJet Printer Presets.
The update weighs in at 405 MB, requires Mac OS X 10.5.3 or later, and will only be visible in Software Update if a printer requiring the update "is connected to your computer or a print queue has been created for an earlier version." Apple...
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Apple Releases MobileMe Control Panel and Bonjour Updates for Windows
In addition to yesterday's previously-reported hardware and software releases, Apple also released two minor updates specifically for Windows users.
MobileMe Control Panel 1.1 (for Windows) weighs in at 1.6 MB and requires Windows XP Home SP2, XP Professional SP2 or Vista SP1 or later, iTunes 8.0 or later, and a MobileMe account.
Bonjour for Windows 1.0.5 weighs in at 2.1 MB and requires...
Adobe to Unveil Creative Suite 4 on September 23rd
Adobe is hosting a webcast to publicly unveil Creative Suite 4, their next-generation graphic design, video editing, and web development application package, on September 23rd. Advance registration is requested in order to obtain viewing instructions. No specific details on the content of the webcast have been announced, and the release date, package options, and pricing for Creative Suite 4...
Apple Releases Final Cut Express Update 4.0.1
Apple today released Final Cut Express Update 4.0.1 via Software Update for existing Final Cut Express 4 users. This update addresses compatibility issues with AVCHD camcorders, improves stability when using third-party FxPlug plug-ins, and addresses a number of other minor issues.
For more information about this software update, see the Release Notes.
Changes detailed in the Release Notes...
Details of iPhone 2.0.2 Firmware 3G Connectivity Improvements?
RoughlyDrafted reports on details of the iPhone 2.0.2 firmware 3G connectivity improvements. According to a "source close to AT&T," the connectivity issues have been caused by iPhones demanding that cell towers devote more power than necessary to their connections. When a "critical mass" of iPhones, all demanding excessive amounts of power, are connected to a cell tower, the transmitter runs...
Apple Releases ProRes QuickTime Decoder 1.0
Apple today released ProRes QuickTime Decoder 1.0, which allows Mac and PC users to view Apple ProRes files through QuickTime. ProRes, released as part of Final Cut Pro 6 in April 2007, is a post-production format targeted at video editors and offering uncompressed high-definition quality at standard-definition file sizes. The Apple ProRes QuickTime Decoder software allows both Mac and Windows...
New iPhone Ads: 'Lonely Planet', 'Cro Mag', 'Vicinity'
Apple has posted three new iPhone commercials to their site. The three commercials illustrate the use of the App Store to download apps directly to the iPhone using different examples.
- 'Lonely Planet': demonstrates downloading Lonely Planet's Mandarin Mobile Phrasebook [App Store] in order to learn how to ask for a restaurant recommendation.
- 'Cro Mag': demonstrates downloading Pangea...
Apple Releases MacBook Air Software Update to Address Video Playback
Apple today released MacBook Air Update, addressing issues with video playback and processor core idling. Whats New in this Version
This update is recommended for all MacBook Air computers, and addresses issues with video playback and processor core idling.
Third-party software that modifies processor operating characteristics such as frequency and voltage is not supported and should be removed ...
September Apple Event Rumor: 'iTunes Unlimited', iPhone iDisk Access?
Update: This is believed to be fake.
A number of Apple rumor sites, including MacRumors, have received an anonymous tip purporting to describe details of a "Late September Apple Event". The source describes MobileMe upgrades that will allow the iPhone and iPod touch to access a user's iDisk storage, as well as the introduction of "iTunes Unlimited", a yearly subscription model for digital...
iPhone Firmware 2.0.2 Due Today? [Released]
The iPhone Blog reports that iPhone firmware 2.0.2 will be released at 5:00 PM Eastern time, just a few minutes from now. According to their source, AT&T has said that "the results of this software release will improve the customers experience while operating on our network." While details of the update remain unknown, it may address the 3G connectivity issues being experienced by 2% of iPhone...
iPhone 3G Connection Issues Related to Software or Hardware?
According to a new article from BusinessWeek.com, additional sources have corroborated an analyst's claim that recent iPhone 3G connection issues are the result of issues with the Infineon chipset used to provide 3G connectivity in the iPhone. The sources indicate that Apple plans to address the issue through a software update rather than a hardware recall. Two sources say Apple will likely issue...
Microsoft Updates Office 2008 and Office 2004
Microsoft today issued updates for both Office 2008 and Office 2004. The updates provide improvements to "stability and performance" and "address vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of a computer's memory by using malicious code."
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.1.2 Update weighs in at 159.6 MB and addresses security vulnerabilities and AppleScript reliability...
Steve Jobs Acknowledges MobileMe Missteps [Updated]
Ars Technica reports that Steve Jobs sent an internal e-mail to Apple employees this evening admitting mistakes in launching MobileMe. "It was a mistake to launch MobileMe at the same time as iPhone 3G, iPhone 2.0 software and the App Store," he says. "We all had more than enough to do, and MobileMe could have been delayed without consequence."In particular, Jobs suggested that Apple should have...
AT&T to Remain Sole US iPhone Carrier into 2010?
USA Today has published an article highlighting AT&T chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson's contributions to the Apple-AT&T relationship. Of particular note, the article cites unnamed sources who claim that in exchange for offering Apple subsidies of up to $300 per iPhone, AT&T has been awarded an extra year of iPhone exclusivity in the United States, extending into 2010. In exchange for its...
Next-Generation iPod nano to be Taller (Zune-Like)?
Zune on left, artist rendition of Nano on right. From iLounge
iLounge reports that the next generation of iPod nano may sport a taller screen, matching the iPhone and iPod touch's screen aspect ratio of 1.5:1 and up from the 1.33:1 aspect ratio found in the current iPod nano display. To fit the screen and Click Wheel neatly together, the new nano will adopt a form factor that shifts away from...
Apple Releases Lexmark Printer Driver Update 1.1
Continuing a recent trend of releasing third-party printer driver updates via Software Update, Apple today released Lexmark Printer Driver 1.1. The update requires OS X 10.5.3 or later and weighs in at 71 MB. About Lexmark Printer Driver 1.1
The Lexmark Printer Driver Update includes the latest drivers for printers you have used on your system.
This update is available via Software Update...
Apple Releases Aperture 2.1.1
Apple today released Aperture 2.1.1. Whats New in this Version
This update supports general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.The update is free for Aperture 2 users, requires a minimum of OS X 10.4.11 or 10.5.2, and weighs in at 48...
Apple Releases AirPort Extreme Update 2008-002
Apple today released AirPort Extreme Update 2008-002. Whats New in this Version
This update is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers and improves the reliability of AirPort connections.The update requires Mac OS X 10.4.11 and weighs in at 1.96...
Apple Getting Closer to Launching iPhone in South Korea?
The Chosun Ilbo reports that Apple has posted a job listing for a "Korea iPhone Account Manager" based out of Seoul, suggesting that Apple may be getting closer to launching the iPhone 3G in South Korea. According to the listing, the responsibilities of the position are to "manage the day to day issues of our chosen carrier, ensure healthy relationship and help develop the market."
The Chosun ...
Apple's U.S. Market Share Continues to Grow
A pair of quarterly research reports released today reveal that Apple is continuing to experience growing U.S. market share among PC shipments.
Gartner's report pegs Apple's share of U.S. PC shipments for the second quarter of 2008 at 8.5%, up from 6.4% in the second quarter of 2007. Apple's U.S. shipments increased 38.1% year-over-year, far outpacing the total industry shipment growth of...
