Author Archives: Andy

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ex-iPhonewzealand writer

Kiwi app review: GrabOne

GrabOne - Deals for all!

If, like me, you love a good bargain then you’ve probably heard of GrabOne and been on their website www.grabone.co.nz to hunt those bargains down. Well the good people at Moa Creative have created a GrabOne iPhone app. Continue reading to see my thoughts.…

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Kiwi app review: CoachPad

CoachPad

As a keen football coach and a lover of my iPad what could be better than a new app from the guys at alphasprite.com called CoachPad? So will it be any use to the coaches out there or just another gimmicky app? Continue reading to see my thoughts.…

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Kiwi app review: TVNZ iPad app

TVNZ iPad app - its a good 'un!

We reported back in July that TVNZ were developing an iPad app, and it has now arrived. It’s free and comes with the promise of more to come. Does the app carry itself better than TVNZ’s announcement of it? Does it rival the excellent NZ Herald app? Continue reading to see my thoughts on this latest edition.…

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Kiwi game review: Lil’Bug

Lil'Bug - Happy Flying

Released at the end of July comes Lil’Bug – a simple, but fun, game from Kiwi developer Andrew Groom. The App Store calls it “cute”, so is it for everyone or is it just a kids game? Continue reading to see my thoughts.…

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App review: Plethora

Plethora - The Inspiration app?

Do you ever find yourself in need of inspiration? If it’s inspiration for design, branding, art, photography, architecture and more then the Plethora app is for you. Read on for more.…

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iPad thoughts – one month on

iPad - buy one or not?

Still weighing up an iPad purchase when they are released here? I’ve had mine for just over a month and I thought I’d share my opinion on the device and tell you how I’ve used it so far at home and at work. Read on for my thoughts.…

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App review and give-away (closed) : Download Meter

Download Meter

Ever wondered how much data you use whilst surfing the net on your iPhone? Or when you check your social networking sites throughout the day, how much does it eat into your monthly allowance? Well “Download Meter for Wifi & GPRS/EDGE/3G – reduce spending on mobile internet” is an app that (as well as holding the title for world’s most ridiculously long name) tracks your 3G/GPRS/Wi-Fi use. Read on to find out more!…

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App review: Twitter

Twitter

The people at Twitter have finally released their official app. Is it any easier to use than all the other twitter apps out there? Read on to find out.…

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Kiwi app review: Photo Tutor Modules 1 & 2

Photo Tutor Module2

Photography has become a realistic hobby for all of us in recent years with the price of good DSLR cameras dropping every few months. Recognising the lack of a good and cheap tutorial on how to use these cameras, theDesign have created two apps to guide you through what your camera can do. Are you ready to venture away from the Auto mode of your camera? Read on if you are!…

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App review: Transit Auckland

Transit Auckland

There have long been apps for public transport in Christchurch and Wellington on the App store, and I have often wondered when somebody would do one for Auckland. Well, now a new app, Transit Auckland, finally gives us Aucklanders train, bus and ferry timetables at the touch of a screen. But will it make that trip easier to organise? Read on to find out.…

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