Monthly Archives: July 2010
The salt in the wound: How Vodafone launched the iPhone 4 overseas
After yesterday’s fiasco, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Vodafone simply doesn’t understand what the launch of a product like the iPhone 4 means to its customers, or that it simply doesn’t ‘do’ glitzy launches. Wrong. Check out video footage of how Big Red launched the iPhone 4 in other countries including Australia and Hong Kong with lavish parties and awesome hospitality, and then compare that with footage of our own after the break.…
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Encore review: official Apple iPad case (updated + video)
When we first published this review back in June, the iPad in New Zealand was a distant dot on the horizon. Now that it’s here and more relevant to many of you, we thought we’d do an encore posting with some updates.
When I first got my iPad, and I’m sure many of you are the same, I felt it needed some kind of protection. As you may or may not have seen I went out and bought myself a Logitech case from Noel Leemings for $40.
Now, after I don’t know how long of waiting, I finally have my hands on the official iPad case from Apple.
Hit the ‘read more’ to hear my thoughts and see images and video of the Apple iPad Case.…
Read MoreAsk iPhonewzealand: How do I get my free iPhone 4 case?
No doubt about it – yesterday was epic. Probably the most intense gadget rollercoaster we’ve ever been on! But now that you’ve bought your iPhone 4 (either in-store or via the Apple Online Store), how do you get your free case? We’ve been receiving lots of emails to this effect so we thought we’d help shed some light.…
Read MoreiPhone 4 now available on Apple Online Store
As promised, Apple have flicked the switch and the iPhone 4 is ready for your credit card! Hit this link and get going! See you on the other side!…
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Voicemail button on iPhone and XT with a V3 SIM/MicroSIM
Those of you that have got your iPhone 4 today and have decided to take it across to Telecom maybe wondering why your voicemail button isn’t working even though you have a V3 SIM or a MicroSIM.
Hit the read more to see what you need to do (it’s easy by the way)…
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Posted in All, iPhone, Telecom XT
Vodafone: iPhone 4 stock sold out
Those of you hoping to get your hands on an iphone 4 today are now out of luck. Vodafone just tweeted “^PB All iPhone4 stock sold out. More stock coming soon.”
Clearly the low supply levels are what led to this mornings debacle, seeing Vodafone only want to sell to its on-account customers. Clearly Apple didn’t supply Vodafone with enough stock and Vodafone didn’t supply their customers with enough details. Fail on both fronts really.
So sorry for all those that missed out, it looks like there will be another wait. How long that wait will be is anyone’s guess. Maybe Vodafone could let us know.
Did you manage to snag one today? Getting one from Apple “this evening”? Let us know in the comments below.…
Read MoreOutright-purchase price of iPhone 4 32GB is $1279? (Update: Confirmed)
iPhonewzealand user Hermes tells us that, having successfully purchased a 32GB model this afternoon, his Vodafone receipt indicates that the outright-purchase price is $1279. In other years, Vodafone have added $30 to the RRP so we could potentially expect to see the 32GB model for $1249 when it goes live on the Apple Online Store this evening. How does that grab you?
UPDATE: Hermes has sent us a photo of the receipt – looks like this is confirmed, for Vodafone at least.
UPDATE 2: We’re hearing reports that the Vodafone receipts for the 16GB are showing $1099, so seems that Apple haven’t added to the RRP this year in which case we can expect the 32GB to be $1279 on the store.…
Read MoreVodafone *finally* confirm that iPhone 4 is available today from 12pm in comically late fashion
Jeez… where was this at midnight? In true ‘chocolate teapot’ fashion, Vodafone have finally sent out an email to those on their ‘pre-registration’ list confirming that the iPhone went on sale an hour and a half before this was sent. Got your Flux Capacitor at the ready? Good, now do me a favour — hit 88mph and drive by MagnumMac Christchurch at 3am this morning and hand me a print-out of this so that I can go home and sleep instead of freeze my ass off unnecessarily. By the way, if you managed to snag one, come on in and gloat to the rest of us!…
Read MoreVodafone plans and subsidies finally confirmed
Vodafone have finally confirmed their plans and subsidies for the iPhone 4. Click the above image to open it full-size and then head on past the ‘read more’ to let us know your thoughts.…
Read MoreVodafone: “Online sales for iPhone 4 will begin in the coming weeks.”
Wow. Seriously? Still no sign of an apology or any announcements from the Voda twitter feed but the Voda website now says “Online sales for iPhone 4 will begin in the coming weeks.”
We’ll make no bones about it: Today’s “launch” has been an epic fail in the PR department… and this doesn’t help. Let’s hope Apple get their act together for their online store faster.…
Read MoreVodafone to sell iPhone 4 on contracts from midday [update: confirmed], Apple online from “this evening”
We have had multiple reports that Vodafone will be selling the iPhone 4 in most stores from 12 midday today. The catch? It’s only for customers signing a new contract or resigning. We have also had reports that Apple’s CSRs have been citing 7pm tonight as the launch of the iPhone 4 for outright purchases via the Apple NZ store.…
Read MoreiPhone 4 launch off: Vodafone
The iPhone 4 launch in New Zealand is in chaos. People have been lining up at various different stores only to be turned away. Some are blaming Vodafone, some Apple and some the apparent stock shortages of the device in the country. Who is to blame?…
Read MoreiPhone launch day live…. post your pictures here
This post will be where we will are live blogging from right now. To see the live blog you can click here to go to page two.
To post your pictures from wherever you then hit the read more and follow the details.…
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iPhone 4 launch delay reports hit mainstream media
While we have no sources to cite, it appears the mainstream media have got a whiff of the frustration felt by consumers and geeks alike, waiting for any news on the iPhone 4 launch tomorrow.…
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Telecom: “We’re ready for iPhone 4 users”, new Smartphone Extra plan launched
Well, it seems like everybody is making iPhone announcements today except Vodafone. Telecom have just announced that it’s “ready for iPhone 4 users” and has introduced a new ‘Smartphone Extra’ plan with double data allowances for the next three months. This means XT customers can now opt to add 1GB of data and 2500 text messages for $38
per month to any prepaid or postpaid voice plan until the end of September. Read on for the full press release but at this stage we have to say: seriously, Vodafone, where are you guys? Seems like everybody is at this party but the host! Whatever you’re holding back… it better be good!…
Posted in iPhone, Telecom XT
2Degrees release details on their MicroSIMs
Whilst we wait patiently for Vodafone to give us some news, 2Degrees have released details of their new MicroSIMs which will be available from 2Degrees on Friday (30th) and from Dick Smith stores on Tuesday 3 August for $20.00 (with $20 of credit loaded).
Hit the read more for the full Press release.…
Read MoreApple updates iMac line
The guys and girls at Apple have certainly been busy! As well as prepping the iPad for sale online and introducing the Magic Trackpad, Apple has also quietly updated the iMac line with faster processors and beefier graphics. Not strictly iOS related, but we can’t resist fresh Apple juice! Hit the ‘read more’ for the details of the new line-up.…
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