Author Archives: Steve Lawrence
Alarm clock glitch fixed in iOS 4.2 beta 2
If your body clock is still reeling from this week’s unwelcome surprise, you’ll be as glad as I was to learn that the issue is fixed in iOS 4.2 beta 2 which hit the internets just hours ago. The final release isn’t set to go live until November, so you’ll need to get creative in the meantime but it’s good to know that there’s light at the end of the tunnel.…
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iTunes 10.1 beta and iOS 4.2 beta 2 now available – APN editing is back!
With fingers crossed that it sorts out more than a few critical bugs found in beta 1, we are happy to say that beta 2 of iOS 4.2 is now available to developers. Also available is iTunes 10.1 beta which now supports printing from your iOS app. If you’ve got a dev account, go get them – we’re downloading now and will report back with the juicy bits!
UPDATE: APN editing is back…. all those that had issues update now!
UPDATE 2: MobileMe Push email is working again
UPDATE 3: Tethering available via iPad…
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iPhone alarm borked by daylight savings?
I am tired and I am grumpy. And it’s my iPhone’s fault! Yes, folks, as if losing an hour’s sleep due to daylight savings isn’t bad enough, how about losing another hour just for good measure? It seems that Apple have borked something with the alarm clock and despite the clock on my iPhone being correctly set, the alarm I had scheduled for 5:55am went off at 4:55am this morning, which is basically 3:55am until my body clock adjusts. Unfortunately my tired brain didn’t spot the critical flaw in the Matrix and now I’m seriously hacked off. But the plot thickens upon further investigation……
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And now the circle is complete: ported numbers now able to use FaceTime on Vodafone
First, there was doom and gloom. Then, there was a glimmer of light, and now the darkness is all but gone. No, I’m not talking about Lord of the Rings, but the wait has certainly been just as epic: ported numbers will now work with FaceTime on Vodafone.…
Read MoreAsk iPhonewzealand: How do all the various iPhone models compare for use in New Zealand? (Updated)
This is an update to a post we made back in February. Every day we receive lots of emails from people who have bought either a new iPhone 4 or 3GS, or have bought an original iPhone or 3G via Trademe or eBay, and they are confused as to which networks they can use it on, whether it’s unlocked, or whether it can do this-or-that. We’re not surprised, it’s certainly not easy trying to get your head around it all, particularly if you’ve only just started looking and are trying to size the lay of the land. To help you understand the differences between each of the four models, how they work with each of the main three networks here in New Zealand and to help you pick the phone that’s right for you, we’ve updated our comparison guide. Read on to view the guide on-screen or to download a printable PDF.…
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2degrees launch Pay Monthly plan, the country’s first with roll-over minutes
2degrees has announced its latest weapon in the battle for hearts, minds and wallets: a pay-monthly plan that requires no minimum-term contract and allows users to roll-over any unused minutes to the following month, making it the first in New Zealand to offer such a plan. The plan launches tomorrow, but can it compete with the established players?…
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Kiwi developer to donate profits to Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake appeal
Fancy a set of clean, pearly-white teeth whilst at the same time giving money to a worthy cause? Well, kiwi dev Iain Brown of Little Blue Monkey is aiming for just that. Continue reading for the full details of how you can help.…
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AppView: CoachPad
CoachPad is the ideal tool for coaches everywhere – whether you mentor your son’s basketball team or coach a professional football club. CoachPad allows you to sketch out and display formations and tactics all using your iPad in a simple and intuitive way. Sketches are automatically saved and can be viewed or removed in a gallery and reused without overwriting the originals, allowing you to create templates which you can use over and over again.…
Read MoreAppView: Toothcamp
DON’T RUSH THE BRUSH
- Let Tooth Camp’s “drill” instructor keep you motivated whilst your brush your teeth for the recommended 2 minutes.
- Save big money on dental fees by ensuring that you maintain good oral health.
- Make brushing your teeth fun!…
Read MoreKiwi app review: World Flights
Us kiwis love to travel, and we love our iPhones, too. So it was only a matter of time before a kiwi developer produced an app that combined those two passions and here it is: World Flights from 3dot5.net. If you fly regularly, or even if a family member flies regularly, this app will help you keep tabs on your flights so there are no surprises when you reach the airport. Please fasten your seatbelts, the in-flight review is about to begin.…
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Apple’s free case program to end September 30th
Apple has confirmed today via the company’s website that the free case program for iPhone 4 is to end September 30th. The decision not to extend the expiry date of the offer has been made as Cupertino have found that the antenna issue has ended up being “even smaller than we originally thought” according to the information on the Apple US website. The program will continue to cover iPhone 4 purchases made up to and including that date, however, so even if you order now and the phone arrives in October you will still be eligible for a case. The 30-day refund policy will remain in place, however. Any bets that the white iPhone 4 will debut in October?!…
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Renaissance Services offer free Mac or PC damage assessment for Chch
If you’re in Christchurch and you’re concerned that your Mac or PC may have suffered some damage as a result of last week’s quake, then you may be interested to know that the good people at Renaissance Services (MagnumMac) are offering free damage assessment until 30th September. They are also available for formal insurance surveys or on-site assessment (if your building is safe). Read on for the details. …
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Hillary Barry uses her iPhone 4 as an auto-cue
What do you do if you’re a 3News anchor and you’re having to broadcast live from quake-stricken Kaiapoi but you’ve left your auto-cue at home? Why, you use your iPhone of course! Barry was seen reading from what appears to be an iPhone 4 throughout this evenings news broadcast… well, that or she was frantically trying to reserve her nickname of choice on Game Center! Just kidding, Hillary… top job with the quake coverage by the way.…
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Hands-on: Griffin Motif iPhone 4 case
My Griffin Motif case (my selection from the iPhone 4 Case Program) recently arrived, so I thought I would share some pics and my thoughts. Keep reading for all the details!…
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How my iOS devices helped us in the quake and how they could save your life
There’s no getting around it: Saturday morning’s earthquake was absolutely terrifying — being violently woken to a deafening rumble, the ground shaking and jolting beneath your feet, cupboards, drawers and their contents flying across the room and the sound of glass and breakables breaking and smashing all around is an experience I hope to never repeat. But in the midst of it all, owning an iPhone and an iPad helped my family reach loved ones and hear about what was going on around us. How? Keep reading for my story.…
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Canterbury Earthquake….. We are safe!
Thanks to those who have sent messages through Twitter, email etc — we and our families are safe and sound, we pray that all our readers are also safe and haven’t too much damage or loss. Mother nature eh?! May not be any stories from Steve, Dan or Allan for a while, but sure you all understand! (And yes, our iPhones are safe!).
We’d also like to say thanks to everyone at @TelecomNZ, @Vodafone, More FM, Civil Defence, Orion, TVNZ and everyone else that has been involved with keeping everyone up to date with what’s happening. You all have, and are continuing to do a great job.…
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First look: HDR cranks up the awesome factor on your iPhone 4′s camera: but is it real HDR?
One of the nice surprises at today’s Apple event was the addition of HDR (high dynamic range) to the camera app on the iPhone 4 in iOS 4.1. HDR is a photographic technique that blends together three photos taken at various levels of exposure and combines the best of all of them into one. A good explanation can be found on this site, but the result is a shot that captures both the shadows and the bright parts of a picture without washing out and detail. We’ve downloaded the 4.1 GM today and taken a few shots to put it through its paces.…
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