Kelly Hodgkins

App Review Editor

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.

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Kelly Hodgkins's Latest Posts

Parenting tip: Recover your lost parental control password, or not

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 16th 2013 10:30AM)

Parental Controls on iOS are extremely helpful for parents of iOS-device-using kids. They allow a parent to block in-app purchases, restrict explicit content on the device and block apps that are not needed for younger children (Mail, Safari, etc.). Setting up these restrictions requires a ...

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Daily iPad App: Use Moldiv to quickly create a collage

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 16th 2013 10:00AM)

JellyBus, the makers of popular iOS image-editing software PicsPlayPro, recently launched a collage-making app, Moldiv, and packed it full of features that'll appeal to creative types who are looking to throw together a beautiful collage. The first thing you notice about Modiv is the large number ...

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Daily Deals for May 15, 2013

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 15th 2013 12:24PM)

It's time to save some of that hard-earned cash with our Daily Deals, featuring a handy list from Dealnews and our own hand-picked selections that include some sweet deals on iOS and OS X software (all prices are USD). Deals from Dealnews StackSocial: [Mac Software] MacX Video Converter Pro for ...

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New and notable apps for iOS and OS X - May 15 edition

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 15th 2013 11:00AM)

It has been busy in the App Store with a handful of new apps landing on iOS and OS X. Take a few minutes and check out our list of standout apps from the past few weeks! iOS Apps A Beautiful Mess [iOS Universal; Category: Productivity; $0.99] The photo app from A Beautiful Mess is the easiest ...

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Steve Jobs interview wins a former nay-sayer's respect

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 13th 2013 3:00PM)

Sometimes all it takes is a moment of time and an open mind to change your opinion of someone. In a recent column at Forbes, Drew Hansen, a management expert specializing in hyper-growth startups, writes about Steve Jobs and how The Lost Interview movie changed his view on the Apple ...

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Daily Deals for May 9, 2013

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 9th 2013 10:25AM)

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Daily iPhone App: Zello lets you chat walkie-talkie style with friends, co-workers

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 9th 2013 10:00AM)

After years of living in an area with no cell service -- but with a very active radio tower -- I grew accustomed to talking with my husband using a ham radio instead of text messaging. Now that cell coverage has improved, we no longer use our ham radios and have switched to the iPhone. To ...

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The Loop launches a new magazine on iOS Newsstand

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 9th 2013 8:00AM)

Jim Dalrymple of The Loop unveiled a new iOS magazine that'll complement the short news briefs found on his website. Inspired in part by Marco Arment's The Magazine, The Loop magazine will feature long-form articles on music, design, technology, games and Apple from some of the best writers in the ...

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Daily Deals for May 8, 2013

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 8th 2013 11:00AM)

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Parenting Tip: Using Find My iPhone to locate a misplaced iOS device

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 8th 2013 10:00AM)

We've read countless stories about Find My iPhone and how it has helped police recover a stolen iOS device. The service is great for this type of field work, but did you know that Find My iPhone can help you find an iOS device that's been misplaced around your house? If you are a parent of little ...

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