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 to Hire Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts as Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores
Apple announced that it has hired Angela Ahrendts, CEO of Burberry, as Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores. According to the press release, Ahrendts will have oversight of the strategic direction, expansion and operation of both Apple retail and online stores.“I am thrilled that Angela will be joining our team,” said Cook. “She shares our values and our focus on innovation,...
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Amazon: $15 Discount on Mac Software, Including Photoshop Elements 12
Amazon's digital software store is offering MacRumors readers an exclusive $15 one-time discount on software purchased through their downloadable Mac software section and Digital Software sections on Amazon.com.
The discount is available using the coupon code MACR0913 which expires on October 6th at 11:59 PST. It is limited to one use per customer, and excludes games.
The discount can be...
Detailed Video Showing iPad 5 Physical Changes
Chinese parts supplier sw-box.com has posted a video and photos of the upcoming the slate-gray enclosure of the upcoming iPad 5.
iPad 5 parts have been floating around for a number of weeks with other videos also showing the new enclosure. This latest video does a good job detailing the physical differences between the iPad 4 and iPad 5.
As shown in the video, the iPad 5 will adopt a...
Chaos Computer Club Bypasses Apple's Touch ID System (With Copy of Original Fingerprint)
The Chaos Computer Club claims to be able to bypass Apple's new Touch ID fingerprint sensor with a photo of the original user's fingerprint. The bypass is demonstrated in this short video:
The system is detailed in a how to which requires obtaining the original user's fingerprint: First, the fingerprint of the...
U.S. Online Apple Stores Go Down Ahead of iPhone 5s Launch
The U.S. Apple Store has gone offline in preparation of the launch of online sales for the iPhone 5s. The iPhone 5s is Apple's new top-end iPhone which incorporates the faster A7 processor, camera improvements and a fingerprint sensor.
Southpoint Mall in Durham, NC
Lines have started to form at stores across the country. While the the LA Times claims that lines are "noticeably shorter or ...
Apple September 2013 Media Event: Spoiler Free Video Stream [Video Posted]
With Apple's September 2013 Media Event kicking off on Tuesday, some users are interested in avoiding all of the announcements and waiting until Apple posts the recorded video of the event so as to experience it without already knowing the outcome.
For those individuals, we've posted this news story, which will be updated with the link to the presentation once it becomes available from...
All Apple Developer Services Back Online after Hack, Apple Offers Free Month Extension
After over three weeks of at least partial downtime, Apple has informed developers that all of their developer services are now online. Apple is giving all developers an extension to their developer memberships by one month to account for the downtime. From the email to developers:We are pleased to let you know that all our developer program services are now online. Your patience during this...
Algoriddim Launches Djay 2 for iPhone and iPad
Algoriddim has launched a sequel to their popular djay iOS app. Djay was originally a Mac application, but has since found wide popularity on the iPhone and iPad. The iOS version has won a 2011 Apple Design Award and has seen millions of downloads.
The new version offers a revamped user interface, drum machine, sampler, and improved scratching/syncing tools and more.
Most notable are...
Apple Testing Screens for a Larger iPhone and a 13-Inch iPad
5.5-inch Samsung Galaxy Note II vs. iPhone 5 (Source: phoneArena.com)
The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple and its suppliers are testing larger screens for both the iPhone and iPad:In recent months, Apple has asked for prototype smartphone screens larger than 4 inches and has also asked for screen designs for a new tablet device measuring slightly less than 13 inches diagonally, they...
Apple Has Also Filed for an 'iWatch' Trademark in Japan
Photo of the Pebble watch
Bloomberg reports that Apple has filed for a trademark for the term 'iWatch' in Japan:The maker of iPhones is seeking protection for the name which is categorized as being for products including a handheld computer or watch device, according to a June 3 filing with the Japan Patent Office that was made public last week. 'iWatch' is one of the possible names for the...
WWDC 2013 Spoiler Free Video Stream [Video Posted]
With Apple's 2013 Worldwide Developer's Conference kicking off on Monday, some users are interested in avoiding all of the announcements and waiting until Apple posts the recorded video of the event so as to experience it without already knowing the outcome.
For those individuals, we've posted this news story, which will be updated with the link to the presentation once it becomes available...
'Delicious Library 3' Cataloging Software and iOS Barcode Scanner App Coming Soon
Mac software developer Delicious Monster has informed MacRumors that a major new version of its popular OS X cataloging app Delicious Library is being released very soon.
Delicious Library is a media and gadget cataloging application that hasn't been in the news in recent years, but garnered very positive reviews upon its first release. The first version and its followup both won Apple...
5th Generation iPad to Begin Production in July-August
DigiTimes claims that Apple will begin volume production of the 5th generation iPad in July-August 2013. The timeline reportedly comes from sources in Taiwan-based supply chain makers.
Mockup of 5th Generation iPad next to an iPad mini
A July-August ramp up of production runs counter to many of the earlier rumors that had suggested the iPad launch as early as April.
While Apple's...
Apple Exploring Wireless Charging for iPhone as Early as 2013?
Digitimes is reporting that both Apple and Samsung are expected to introduce wireless charging solutions for their "flagship models" of smartphones in 2013.
While their "industry sources" pinpoint Qi inductive charging as the technology to be used by Samsung, Apple appears to be working on their own version of wireless charging.Apple is likely to adopt the wireless charging technology...
Mac App Bundle Sales: Parallels Desktop 8, Toast and More
A few times a year, MacRumors partners with MacUpdate and MacLegion to promote their Mac application bundle deals. Today, both sites have launched their latest deals which each bundle 10 Mac Apps for a discounted price for $49.99.
MacUpdate
MacUpdate's latest bundle delivers 10 Mac applications for $49.99 (a $618 value if all purchased separately). Notably, it includes Parallels Desktop...
Chinese Source Claims iPhone 5S and 5-Inch iPhone 6 to Launch in 2013
3.5" iPhone, 3.5" iPhone 4, 4" iPhone 5, and (mockup) 5" iPhone by iMore
Brightwire translates a report from the Chinese media which claims that Apple will be launching both an iPhone 5S and a 5" iPhone 6 this year:- A source told Chinese mobile phone information site Laoyaoba.com that he has seen the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 at Apple's suppliers. Both models may be released in 2013, according to...
Rabbit: A Video Sharing and Chat Service Launching on the Mac Only
At one point in internet history, desktop instant messaging was likely the fastest growing segment of communication technologies. In 2002, even Apple introduced its own messaging client called iChat that was bundled with OS X. That growth, however, stalled significantly with the adoption of services such as SMS and devices such as the iPhone took hold over the past 5 to 10 years. Apple's own ...
Apple Tells Reseller New Mac Pro Is Arriving in Spring 2013
French Apple Reseller France Systems sent out a newsletter to its customers on the news that Apple will be halting sales of the Mac Pro on March 1st, 2013 due to new EU regulatory requirements.
As noted by both Mac4Ever and MacGeneration, the reseller also reports in that newsletter that they have heard from Apple that a new Mac Pro will be arriving in Spring of 2013. Translation:However,...
Fully Functional MAME Emulator Appears in App Store
TouchArcade notes the appearance of an arcade game called Gridlee in the App Store.
Gridlee is a 1983 arcade game that was never officially released, but the code was later released for free for non-commercial usage in 2001. The App Store app uses MAME 0.139u1 (MAME4iOS) to provide the emulation engine for the game. MAME is a popular arcade machine emulator that will run thousands of...
Tim Cook on Defending Marketshare, Product Pipeline 'Chock Full', Apple TV Growth
During today's Q1 2013 Financial Results conference call, Apple CEO Tim Cook fielded questions about Apple's results and plans. As usual, Apple was unwilling to provide any specific details about their future plans.
Cook was asked about the importance of market share preservation and whether or not holding their smartphone marketshare was a priority in 2013:The most important thing to Apple...
