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Telecom to fix SIM cards for Voicemail via over-the-air update. UPDATE: Not true.
Back at the end of last month, we reported that Telecom were to roll-out new SIM cards that would fix the non-functioning voicemail-button issue that has plagued iPhone owners on XT since updating to iOS 4 without our carrier bundle. Now, a source within Telecom has tonight (incorrectly – see update) confirmed that the erroneously-set MBDN field on their V1 and V2 SIM cards will be fixed via an over-the-air (OTA) update by the end of July, allowing iPhone users to set their Voicemail number.…
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Posted in All, Telecom XT
MicroSIMs to be available from Gen-i as of August – UPDATED: Telecom retail, too
The National Business Review today reports that Chris Quin, Gen-i’s Australasian head, had confirmed his company will be providing MicroSIMs for their customers as of early August.…
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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, Telecom XT
MicroSIMs now available from Vodafone
Vodafone New Zealand this morning announced via their official Twitter account that they are now selling and swapping MicroSIMs at their 17 retail stores nationwide.…
Read MoreiPhonewzealand Live Chat
About a week ago we quietly added in a new feature to iPhonewzealand- a live chatroom. Read more to find out more about it and how to join the chat!…
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Posted in All, Other News
iPhone to only be available in black at US launch?
iOS fansite, ModMyi, has published what seems to be an internal memo from AT&T to their staff regarding the launch of the iPhone 4.
It appears that only the black version of the iPhone 4 will be available to customers at launch and via pre-orders. It is unclear at this stage why the restrictions have been imposed, but AT&T say that the white versions of the iPhone 4 will be coming “late summer” in the US. Check it out after the ‘read more’.…
Read MoreHD Videos and iMovie on iPhone 4
Among the new features of the iPhone 4 is the ability to record videos and edit them in up to 720p HD. We take a look at what you can do with these fine new features.…
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Posted in All, iPhone, Other News
MASSIVE price drop in iPhone 3GS 32GB
With the launch of the iPhone 4, Apple have dramatically decreased the price of the iPhone 3GS 32GB. So much in fact that it costs $50 more to get a 16GB model!…
Read MoreiPhone 4 and New Zealand
With today’s announcement of the iPhone 4 at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, we take a look at how the device will affect New Zealanders, what new features it will unlock and which carrier or carriers it will be provided on.…
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Posted in 2degrees, All, Digital Island, iPhone, Other News, Telecom XT, Vodafone
WWDC in just over a day
With Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference only hours away, we highlight what to expect from the technology giant and some possible surprises to be had.…
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Posted in All, iPhone, Other News
2degrees poised to make mobile data statement
2degrees Mobile have been in touch today to let us know they are going to be holding a ‘press event’ tomorrow at midday at 4pm today. It is to be held at their head office in Auckland and they will be making a statement regarding “mobile data”. All we know at this stage is that it is not related to the launch of their 3G network, which is scheduled for later this year.
We can only speculate as to what will be announced – perhaps plans or cheaper casual rates but as soon as the press release is available we’ll post the details here.
What do you think 2degrees will announce? Let us know in the comments below.…
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Posted in 2degrees, All, Other News
Two new Telecom XT MVNOs join the business market
Earlier in the year we reported that Digital Island was the first MVNO to sign with Telecom to use their now-wholesaled XT network. Today, two more contenders join the market as Mobile Virtual Network Operators from XT.…
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Posted in All, Other News, Telecom XT
iPhone / iPad ‘Spirit’ jailbreak for 3.1.3 and 3.2 released
We don’t normally post this kind of thing, as iPhonewzealand don’t support jailbreaking, however we just thought we’d let you know that ‘Spirit’ the Jailbreak for iPhone OS 3.1.3 and iPad OS 3.2 has been made publicly available.…
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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, Other News
Telecom XT to get Micro SIMs
Telecom have announced via Twitter that they are soon to support the new Micro SIM standard. This means that the upcoming 3G iPad and unconfirmed ‘iPhone 4G’ will be compatible with Telecom’s XT network.…
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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, Other News, Telecom XT
Proper cellular data blocking on iOS 4!
Tired of editing your APN to disable cellular data? Used the workarounds but some data is still slipping through? Well never fear, proper cellular data blocking is here! – on OS4.…
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Posted in All, iPhone, Other News
iPad now available – jailbreak on its way? [Updated]
With today’s release of the much anticipated iPad tablet device, rumors are flying of several jailbreak solutions in the works to allow for unofficial modifications to be made to the device.
Note: iPhonewzealand do not support the unauthorised modification of Apple devices.…
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Posted in All, iPad, Other News
2degrees drops prices of SMS and voice.
XT problems take, uh, 10? [updated 3:42pm 23 Feb]
To add to the latest string of problems with Telecom’s network, users from around the country have reported various issues ranging from mobile data, SMS, voice to entire connectvity. Not all users are affected but the issues seem to be nationwide.
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Posted in All, Telecom XT
