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NZ iPhone 5 launch date: October 9?
The much anticipated next iPhone from Apple is rumoured to be launching in New Zealand on October 9 according to ‘a contributer’ at kiwi tech blog TechDay. And he (or she) should know because ‘a source’ told him (or her) so.…
Read MoreKiwi App Review: TrapIt
TrapIt is an iPhone and iPod touch game made by local developer Little Geek. The premise of the game is to trap these little coloured prisms by ‘fencing’ off areas with your finger, trapping each individual prism (hence the name, TrapIt). Read after the break to see how I got on with this highly addictive and exciting iOS game!…
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Posted in All, iPhone, iPod touch, Reviews
Telcos offer free Micro SIMs to iPad 2-goers
Telecom New Zealand has just announced a reward for those who have been lining up all day for an iPad 2 – a Micro SIM giveaway (with a generous 2GB of mobile data!) to each person at YooBee Newmarket. 2degrees also seems to be following suit, with details of a similar promotion likely to be announced very shortly. People who purchase an iPad 2 at leading Auckland retailers may get a special gift afterwards (which has turned out to be a Micro SIM pre-loaded with 12GB of data!).
Are you in the line at YooBee Newmarket? Let us know in the comments how you get on with your free Micro SIM!…
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Posted in 2degrees, All, iPad, Telecom XT
Waiting for the iPad 2? Join us on IRC!
Waiting up for the iPad 2 or want to join in some quality iOS chatter? The iPhonewzealand IRC channel is for you! Click ‘Read More’ to get the low down.…
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Posted in All, iPad, Other News
Telecom: unable to get money-making deal with Apple
Tonight at the Telecom New Zealand Retail Consumer Summit, Telecom have openly explained why they do not (yet) carry the iPhone: they can’t get agree on a deal with Apple that will “enable them to make money”.…
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Posted in All, iPhone, Telecom XT
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit hits NZ store early
EA’s latest iPhone installment, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, has hit the New Zealand App Store exclusively, one day prior to its international launch.…
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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch
Revised iOS 4.2 GM released, fixes iPad WiFi issues
Hot off the heals of the iTunes 10.1 release, which adds supports for the upcoming iOS 4.2 upgrade, Apple have released a revision of the iOS 4.2 Grand Master (GM). Supposedly, this is to fix issues with WiFi on the iPad, which delayed the official launch of iOS 4.2 to the general public.
Assuming there are no additional issues with the GM, we should see a public release sometime next week.…
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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch
iTunes 10.1 released, support for AirPlay and iOS 4.2 included
Earlier this morning, Apple released the new version of their iTunes software, which now boasts the ability to sync with the new iOS 4.2 due out very soon. Support has also been added for the promised ‘AirPlay’ feature which allows owners of the new Apple TV to stream media from their iTunes library to their TV.
A Mac Rumors report suggests that iOS 4.2 may not come until next week, however this iTunes upgrade is a sure sign it’s on its way.
Have you upgraded? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.…
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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch
Kiwi app review: Tradestar
Tradestar, built by Zeal Software Solutions, is an iPhone app for the popular New Zealand auction website, TradeMe. We take a look at how it stacks up and if it’s a respectable alternative to TradeMe in Safari.…
Read MoreiPhone safe from Twitter hack [updated]
All iPhone applications for the popular social networking website, Twitter, were unaffected by the XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) exploit which plagued the service last night.…
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Posted in All, Other News
Price issues said to be cause of dramatic iPhone 4 launch
App Review: SUBWAY®
The much anticipated SUBWAY® New Zealand iPhone application has finally hit the App Store, allowing owners to pre-order their sandwiches and then hop to the front of the queue, but how does it stack up? Read more for our take on this delicious application.…
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Posted in All, iPhone, iPod touch, Reviews
Vodafone 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 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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Posted in All, iPhone, Other News
Radio intern braves Auckland winter for iPad
In true ‘The Edge’ style, the hosts of The Morning Madhouse – Jay-Jay, Mike and Dom have sent young intern Marty Hehewerth out in the blistering cold to the Newmarket, Auckland branch of MagnumMac to pick up one of the very first iPads to be sold in New Zealand.…
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iPhone 4 press conference this Saturday
Engadget report this morning that they have been invited to a press conference to be held by Apple regarding the iPhone 4.
Click here to see the live blog of the event, which starts at 5am 17/07 (NST)…
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