Author Archives: Daniel Burgess
iOS 4.1 Security bug allows you to make calls and more [Video]
It has been revealed today by 9To5Mac that there is is a a security bug / flaw in iOS 4.1 that allows you to access someone’s personal information on their device even when they have Passcode Lock activated. Keep reading to find out more and see it in action.…
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Privacy and security issues highlight why FaceTime now needs an approval system
After today’s Back to the Mac event the first thing that any self-respecting Mac owner did was go and download the beta of FaceTime. I did, and I have to say it is fantastic. So simple to set up and use that literally anyone could do it (including your computer illiterate inlaws), however whilst Steve and I were discussing how great it was we realised there are a couple of fatal flaws that *could* keep users away… privacy and security.…
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First Look: My account for iPhone – By Vodafone
You may not be aware of this but Vodafone have released a number of apps including Fieldays NZ 2010 and the Vodafone NZ Music Awards app. Well yesterday Vodafone released their latest app ‘My Account for iPhone‘ to “help keep track of your Vodafone account details on the go”. Continue reading to find out more about what this app can do for you……
Read MoreAppView: PriceMe for iPhone
This application provides on the go access to the PriceMe Ltd service (also available via www.priceme.co.nz or www.priceme.net.au) that allows you to search for products and compare retailers and prices for the products.
This covers retailers based in New Zealand or Australia, and covers various categories including electronics, automotive, entertainment, appliances, cloths, wines and spirits and many more.…
Read MoreAppView: My account for iPhone
Now you can keep track of your Vodafone account details on the go!
Get your current balance, check out how many TXTs and minutes you have left (On Account), top-up up or make a payment.
You can also check out your calling rates – even when you’re roaming overseas. All this and more, to keep you in control.
We’ll be taking a look at this app shortly.…
Read MoreHands-on: iPad Keyboard Dock
When I got my iPad one of the first things I did, and I am sure you did as well, is look at what accessories I was going to buy. On the list were a Case, the Camera Connection Kit and some kind of stand or dock. I have always struggled with whether I wanted a dock / stand as I was never really sure what I wanted and what I wanted it to do. So when Apple offered to send us the iPad Keyboard Dock for review I jumped at the chance to see if it would meet my requirements. Continue reading to see my thoughts and first impressions of the latest Apple accessory.…
Read MoreAppView: Rayguns: Dr. Grordbort’s™ Infallible Aether Oscillators
Ever wanted to blast a pitiful beastie with a Wave Disruptor Gun? Now’s your chance to try before you buy! Browse through the range of Dr Grordborts Infallable Aether Oscillators and blast away on an unsuspecting animal for fun! Application includes wave weapons of varying capability.…
Read MoreAppView: Gloria Jean’s Coffees
Do you love great coffee? The Gloria Jean’s Coffees Application will help you find your nearest Gloria Jean’s Coffees coffee house anywhere in the world.…
Read MoreAppView: Yellow® NZ 2.0
Access New Zealand’s largest business and residential directories in style, with the official Yellow® app for iPhone and iPad.…
Read MorePreview: Yellow 2.0 for iPad app and an updated iPhone app [video]… UPDATE: Available Now!
Yellow really are doing a good job of keeping on top of the app game and today we received their latest… Yellow for iPad and Yellow for iPhone (updated). Not available just yet, but they have been submitted, we thought we’d give you a preview of what’s to come in these two fantastic new apps. Continue reading to find out more…
UPDATE: Go get ‘em folks, the apps are available for download now!…
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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, Other News, Reviews
XT October Special: Buy a Prepaid XT MicroSIM card and get 1.5GB of data
That’s right 1.5GB of data for $29.95….
You may remember back in August we let you know that when purchasing a Prepaid XT MicroSIM for $29.95 you would get $29.95 worth of data included (XT’s 500MB data plan). Well it would seem that offer is still going but it ends at the end of October (31st to be precise). Maybe this offer is to get people to move across to XT by then, but as a bonus Telecom are running a mobile data promotion until 31st October which will give you an extra 1GB of data, meaning you’ll have 1.5GB to play with. Continue reading to find out all the details.…
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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, Other News, Telecom XT
Will New Zealand see its own Apple Stores in the next 10-12 months? Possibly…
Here’s something to think about.. What is the closest thing we have to an Apple Store? Answer: MagnumMac. Who owns MagnumMac? Answer: Renaissance. Who has just announced a re-branding of their company (with a plan to have just one brand), with stores in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin AND is planning on developing a new range of tablet computers that would compete with the iPad?…. Yup you guessed it.. Renaissance. So what’s this all about you ask? Continue reading to find out more……
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Kiwi app review: New Zealand Post’s Send a Card
New Zealand Post have really cottoned on to this whole “iOS” thing, firstly with the release of their iPhone-esque mobile site, then with an official New Zealand Post app to track your parcels and now with their latest app you can use their Send a Card service right from your iPhone. But what’s it really like and will you use it? Continue reading to find out what we thought of the app and the resulting card.…
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iOS 4.2 beta for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch available now
That’s right folks, go get it…. The first iOS 4.2 beta is available for all you eager devs out there and is available for iPad, iPhone 3G / 3GS / 4, iPod touch 2nd / 3rd / 4th gen.
We haven’t had a chance to install it ourselves but continue reading to see what others have found.…
Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Other News
AppView: Kiwi Acre New Zealand
New Zealand properties at your finger tips.
Kiwi Acre is a easy way to discover real-estate for sale or rent while you on the go. This application utilise the power of Google base API to bring you properties listed on the web and is intended to be used while you out and about and looking for a new home or investment property.…
Read MoreAppView: iFastway
iFastway allows you to view full Fastway track and trace details from your internet enabled iPhone including the signature.
Provides the ability to email a direct link displaying full track and trace data, and a convenient history feature to re check outstanding parcels.…
Vodafone PhoneInsure no longer insures iPhone 4
If you bought an iPhone 4 from Vodafone after September 3rd and have tried to get insurance through them [Vodafone] then you will already know that they are no longer insuring new iPhone 4′s under their PhoneInsure policy. Continue reading to see why and what you may be able to do to get insurance cover for your $1000+ investment.…
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