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FTW: Apple confirms $100 refund for original iPad
Much like the company did when it suddenly dropped the price of its original iPhone, Apple is giving $100 back to those who purchased an iPad up to a fortnight before the March 2nd unveiling of the iPad 2. If our math is correct, that makes February 16th the cutoff date, and it’s being reported that those in the US will see $100 placed back on their credit card, while those overseas will get £100 / €100 back in their pocket. If you’ve suddenly found yourself in this pool, you’ll need to head back to a brick-and-mortar location with your receipt to get the refund processed, or if you ordered online, you’ll need to call Apple’s 1-800 number and use your smoothest late-night voice when asking nicely for your Benjamin back. Godspeed.
via Apple confirms $100 refund for those who recently purchased an original iPad — Engadget.…
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iOS 4.3 brings shorter “new” text tones [video]
iOS 4.2 introduced some new text tones for the iPhone 4, but these were met mostly with disappointment from users because most of them were simply too lengthy or too over-dramatic to be appropriate for a text message. Luckily, Apple appear to have seen the light and have shortened them – but some have been done with more care than others. Keep reading for a video where you can hear them for yourself.…
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Why iOS devices suddenly just became a threat to Sky
Here in New Zealand, Sky operates a nice little monopoly on the pay TV market. It has been like that since 1990 and there are no signs of any new entrants. Feeding us with paltry meals of imported shows two-or-three seasons behind their expiry date, Sky has enjoyed fat profits and (compared to other countries) only few channels to buy programming for. But two announcements made yesterday could finally bring real alternatives to NZ, and Sky should take heed.…
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iOS 4.3 GM now available
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s announcement that iOS 4.3 would be released March 11, the GM (Gold Master) final release has been seeded to devs today. Paid-up devs know where to go so start your engines… the rest of you will have to be patient or go looking in shady corners of the internet. Enjoy!…
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iPad 1 on *sale* now
Yep, as expected the Apple Store just came back up and with that the iPad 1 has had a price reduction. So if for some unknown reason you aren’t interested in waiting for the iPad 2 hit up the Apple store for an iPad 1 now!
Old and new prices are shown below:…
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Live from Apple’s iPad 2 event 7am 3/3/2011
Well here we are… the eve of Apple’s latest and greatest event. Unfortunately we are unable to be there, however we will be live re-blogging the event as it happens from Engadget, TUAW and Gizmodo. We know there is going to be a new iPad, what it will include and what else they may announce (The iCloud, free MobileMe?) is anyone’s guess but tune in to this post at 7am NZDT 3/3/11 to find out.
…And we’re live! The liveblog and comments will auto-refresh. Enjoy!…
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iPad 2 coming – Rumour Roundup [Poll]
Hi All, My name is Chris and I am Dan’s brother. I am going to be writing posts on the site whilst Dan and Steve are unable to. I am based in the UK, but previously lived in Seattle (hence the username). I, much like Dan, am hooked on Apple and keep my ear to the ground for the latest news. I will not be doing loads of posts, just some to fill the void and don’t worry I’ll be keeping them as relevant to New Zealand as always. My thoughts and prayers are with all that have been affected by the quake, we can only imagine how hard these times are for you. Be strong New Zealand.
OK with the intro over, on to the iPad 2! I thought I’d do a rumour roundup ahead of tomorrows press event and run a poll to see what you think we’ll see.…
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Apple policy blocks our App Store description
We have today learned that the description for our latest app, which includes information about why we are charging for the app, violates Apple’s Terms and Conditions and must be changed. Pathetic.…
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AppAppeal – NZ Devs giving back to Canterbury
We’ve just heard about this (not sure why people don’t think to tell us sooner) but along with our new app, until 5 March, 100% of the proceeds of 21 apps from some of New Zealand’s top software developers will go directly to the New Zealand Red Cross.
Please, please dig deep and either donate via the NZ Red Cross banners around the web, or download an app or two… Visit AppAppeal.co.nz to view all the apps…
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Grab our new iPhone app and donate to the NZ Red Cross Earthquake Appeal
We have just launched our second iPhone app in the App Store, which provides feeds from our site and iPhone settings for every NZ carrier, among other things. We are charging for this app so that we can give something back to the people of Christchurch following Tuesday’s deadly quake. The App is priced at $2.59 until the end of March and all proceeds from our cut of the sales will go to the NZ Red Cross (30% will still go to Apple, which we cannot avoid). Why not download it now to give to the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal.
Remember you are not paying for the app itself, you are paying to donate to the NZ Red Cross.…
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FTW: MobileMe boxed copies going away
Apple is reportedly informing third-party resellers that boxed versions of MobileMe are now discontinued. Retailers can continue to sell their existing inventory, but supplies will not be replenished. This latest information falls in line with earlier rumors that suggest Apple may offer MobileMe as a free service with cloud-based digital lockers for music, photos and videos.
via MobileMe boxed copies going away.…
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It’s on: iPad 2 event confirmed for March 2nd (3rd for NZ)
Apple have begun sending out invites for an event scheduled for March 2nd, and here’s a copy of the one received by Engadget. The graphic on the invite features a Calendar app icon where the focus is clearly on the number ’2′, and a peel-away in the corner reveals an iPad. The text on the graphic reads ‘Come see what 2011 will be the year of’, obviously referring to the fact that 2010 was quite widely accepted as the year of the iPad (1) as far as tech goes. My only hope is that the convention of renaming the device year-upon-year as has happened with the iPhone doesn’t happen with the iPad and that it remains as simply ’iPad’, as is the case for almost all other Apple products. Actually, who am I kidding: my real only hope is that our invitation is in the post!
PS: We’re still not back in full swing, but as I’m lead here not sleeping (again) I simply couldn’t ignore posting this. Stay strong, Canterbury. …
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Site on hold due to earthquake
Hi everyone — Dan and I are both safe and well, and we pray that all our readers in Christchurch are also safe following today’s shocking and terrifying events. It goes without saying that our priorities will be with our families, friends and neighbours over the coming days so trust you will understand the lack of posts. Stay safe, Canterbury.
www.eq.org.nz is an excellent crowd-sourced information site regarding the Earthquake.
If you are in the affected area, visit www.quakebeds.org.nz for a quick directory of available facilities and people offering beds.…
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Refurbished iPads hit the NZ Apple Store
Look — we’re not about to recommend that anyone go out and buy a current-generation iPad right now with the much-speculated iPad 2 just around the corner, but if you’ve been thinking of buying an iPad, are happy with the current feature-set and don’t care that the new, camera-toting models are most likely just a few months away, then the online Apple Store might have the deal you’ve been holding out for. Keep reading for the details.…
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Sygic to force ‘upgrade’ from Mobile Maps to Aura?
Any of you that have been with us from the start will know that Sygic Mobile Maps was one of the first turn-by-turn apps produced for New Zealand and the first that we ever reviewed, and well… let’s just say it holds a special place in our hearts. A year or so after Mobile Maps hit the store, Sygic launched a second turn-by-turn app, Aura.
Since the launch of Aura, both apps have happily co-existed side-by-side as two distinct products, allowing consumers to choose which of the two suits them most and purchase accordingly. Now, however, it would seem that Sygic have disowned their first-born, and will convert Mobile Maps to Aura via a software update whether you like it or not. While we’re certain that Sygic are rolling out with the best of intentions, we don’t think it’s right. Read on for our thoughts.…
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From The Web (FTW)… a new section on iPhonewzealand
So Steve and I got to thinking… what if we could give you a site that is focussed on New Zealand but also fed your hunger for news from elsewhere. Well that’s just what our new “From the Web” (FTW for short) section aims to do. Keep reading for more info.…
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2degrees spending $100M to expand its network
In a report from NBR 2degrees have confirmed that they are to spend $100M over the next two years expanding their network, however they haven’t confirmed exactly where or when. But what does this mean for you? Keep reading for more……
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