Kelly Hodgkins

A lifelong New Englander now living in rural Maine, I had a first life as a Doctoral student in the field of Microbiology, a second life as a multimedia developer using Macromedia Director and Adobe Flash, and a third life as a blogger where I have spent the past four years covering the field of technology, first at BGR, then IntoMobile and now at TUAW.

Kelly Hodgkins's Latest Posts

Microsoft Office for iPad reportedly on track for November release

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 25th 2012 2:30PM)

A recent report from BGR reiterates the earlier claim from The Daily that Microsoft is working on a version of Office for the iPad. According to BGR, Microsoft is bringing the complete Office suite to both the iPad and Android tablets by November of this year. BGR's source claims the version he ...

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Foxconn to build new plant for iPhone screens with Sharp's help

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 25th 2012 11:30AM)

Sharp and Hon Hai Precision, parent company of Foxconn, are partnering to improve the LCD manufacturing process for the iPhone. A report by Reuters points to Nikkei business daily report that says Sharp is helping Foxconn outfit a new Chengdu plant with the latest LCD manufacturing technology. ...

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Apple's VP of Europe steps down after 12 years

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 25th 2012 11:00AM)

French newspaper Le Figaro is reporting that Pascal Cagni is stepping down from his position as Apple's vice president of Europe. Cagni was hired by Steve Jobs in 2000 and has served as Apple's European VP for 12 years. He was responsible for Apple's explosive growth in the EMEA region, which saw ...

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Apple adds free App of the Week to iTunes, Editor's Choice to Mac and iOS App Store

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 25th 2012 10:47AM)

As noticed by The Verge, Apple has started to promote apps in the iOS and Mac App Store using an "Editors' Choice" branding. The first apps to receive this distinction are Deus X Human Revolution and Cobook in the Mac App Store as well as Facebook Camera and Extreme Skater in the iOS App ...

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Tim Cook declines dividends being paid to Apple employees

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 25th 2012 8:32AM)

Apple's Board of Directors approved a dividend equivalent payment to employees holding restricted stock units, but this won't apply to Tim Cook, says a report in MacRumors. These RSUs vest after a period of time and are usually given to employees to entice them to stay with the company for a ...

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iPhone, iPad optics add night vision for covert missions

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 25th 2012 8:00AM)

The iPhone and iPad are consumer devices, but they're powerful enough to be used in a variety of industries, including the military and law enforcement. One such military tool is a new hardware and software system from Special Operations Apps that lets you attach an iOS device to military grade ...

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Snap! camera case for iPhone has working shutter button

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 24th 2012 11:30AM)

Do you use your iPhone like a camera and want an authentic look and feel? Then you should check out the Snap! case from Bitplay. As noticed by Swiss Miss, the case mimics the outer casing of a retro camera and even has a working shutter button. The backside of the case has dials and buttons ...

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Considering how Tim Cook is changing Apple

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 24th 2012 11:00AM)

Adam Lashinsky, Sr. of Fortune takes an interesting look at Tim Cook and how the new CEO is changing Apple. He spends a great deal of time writing about Cook's business practices and the philosophy that'll shape the Apple of the future. Lashinsky writes, In general, Apple has become ...

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Samsung accuses Apple of withholding evidence

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 24th 2012 10:30AM)

Earlier this week, CEOs from Apple and Samsung met for court-ordered mediation talks that turned out to be fruitless. Now, the two companies are back to their legal hijinks with Samsung claiming Apple is withholding evidence, according to a report in FOSS Patents. Samsung is asking the United ...

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Apple Store rendering shows another glass box in California

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 23rd 2012 2:30PM)

Anyone who has visited the Stanford Shopping Center cant miss the black sheeting that covers Apple's upcoming retail store, says a Palo Alto Online report. The new store will occupy two vacant storefronts and eventually will replace a mini-store that's located nearby. Residents can see the ...

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