Reviews
Kiwi App Review: Sky TV for iPhone and iPad (kinda)
Well here you go everyone, much to our surprise, the Sky app we have all been waiting for has now been launched… way ahead of schedule. We were going to preview it however Sky rushed through their testing and decided to release it early, so instead this is now a review and you can go and download the app via the link at the end of this article.…
Read MoreReader Review: iPad Apps for University Students
I originally bought my iPad 2 to play with, but I thought wouldn’t it be great if I could use it for University (at least then it’d be a whole lot easier to justify) so I embarked on an app spending spree to find the right ones. I decided to write an introduction to the ones I use from a practicality point of view. To give you some context, I’m a Civil Engineering student, at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, and will be discussing this in reference to my lecture experiences.…
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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Reader Review: Zinio
I’ve found that my iPad has made a fantastic reader. Most days I’ll spend at least an hour or so reading or browsing. I was recently about to renew a local magazine subscription and wondered if there was some way I could get it on my iPad instead. Why not carry all my subscriptions on me rather than having them collect dust on a shelf or under the coffee table?
I didn’t hold much hope of finding any local magazine content online but a search led me to Zinio and their large international range of magazines covering just about every possible subject you can imagine!…
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iPad 2 Smart Cover [video] [competition]: it’s cool but….
When Apple announced their latest and greatest device they also announced the ‘Smart Cover‘ which protects the screen of the iPad 2. We managed to pick one up to take a look at so keep reading to find out our thoughts on the Smart Cover and how you can your hands on the one pictured above.…
Read MoreKiwi App Review & Give Away: AnimalBlocks for iPad
We get asked to review a lot of apps here at iPhonewzealand and I have to say that I have had some great fun with my daughter showing her the latest app from kiwi devs Flightless whilst I’ve been reviewing it. She is of an age where she can’t spell yet, but enjoys sounds, animals and sparkly things on the screen. In fact this is the first app I have reviewed where I have used her to play with it and it’s been great fun watching her reaction. As I say she can’t spell yet but with a little help from her Dad she was soon clapping when the app sparkled telling her we had the letter in the right place. Keep reading to see more about AnimalBlocks the great new app from the devs at Flightless and see how you can win yourself one of two copies.…
Read MoreiPad 2 Quick Hands On
America. Land of hope, Land of opportunity, and land of the iPad 2. The latter of these 3 is in extremely short supply at the moment. With online orders now showing a 4 to 5 week delivery time and retail stores, including Apple’s flagship stores, reportedly sold out we are considering ourselves very lucky right now as our iPad 2 was delivered on Thursday. We will be doing an in depth review closer to or around the NZ launch but for now hit the read more for a quick look and our initial thoughts.…
Read MoreGet Ready, Get Thru with a little help from your iPhone
Approximately 6 months ago Steve wrote a post on the site titled How my iOS devices helped us in the quake and how they could save your life. As I sit here writing this I find it hard to believe that I would have ever been typing a post (let alone a second one on the site) about how you can ‘Get Ready’ and ‘Get Thru’ a natural disaster such as an earthquake (with a little help from your iPhone).…
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Kiwi App Review: 1-Night.co.nz
1-Night.co.nz is an online, card based, ticketing site that allows you to purchase tickets for events happening around the country. When you have purchased the ticket of choice, it loads it onto a card which you can then swipe at the event to gain entrance. It’s a great idea and great use of technology. Now the guys at 1-Night.co.nz have released their iPhone app so join me as we take a look to see if they have taken their ticketing technology to the latest gadget.…
Read MoreKiwi App Review: RugbyHeaven Super Rugby
The new rugby season has just kicked off with the new ‘Super Rugby 2011′ competition but are you ready? Have you got the teams figured out, read the latest news and worked out when and where your favourite team are playing? Well fear not, RugbyHeaven [Stuff] have just released their latest and greatest iPhone app, ‘RugbyHeaven Super Rugby’. We’ve had the app installed for a few days now so keep reading to see how this app is going to help you keep up throughout the season.…
Read MoreKiwi App Review: iSupr8 adds a touch of nostalgia to your home movies
If you’ve messed around with Instagram or Hipstamatic and wished that you could apply those funky retro filters to video as well as still photos, well look no further. Kiwi devs MEA Mobile have recently launched an app that does just that – iSupr8. Keep reading for a quick look and a demo video.…
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Kiwi App Review: Domino’s Pizza app emerges fresh from the oven
Mmmmm, pizza! There’s nothing quite like it to slay a raging hunger, and there’s nothing more convenient than ordering it from home and having it delivered to your door. Until now, trying to place such an order on an iPhone or iPad has been a frustrating experience due mainly to an unhealthy reliance on Adobe Flash. Pizza Hut’s website is built entirely on Flash and visiting it from an iPhone or iPad results in nothing but a blank screen – not even a courtesy ‘Sorry, we do not currently support your device’ message. Domino’s Pizza’s website does have an HTML version of their online ordering service, however it’s clunky and slow. Luckily the company have just launched their iPhone ordering app here in NZ, so if you’re hungry to learn more stick with me and we’ll take a look.…
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Kiwi App Quick Look: What Cocktail? will quench your thirst
Thirsty? Don’t worry: Flightless have you covered with their new app What Cocktail?. All you need to do is fire up this little kiwi-made app, tell it what mood you’re in and shake your iPhone, although you might want to stop doing that once you’ve had a few. The app will then dispense some mixological advice (is that even a word? It is now.)…
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Kiwi App Review: Top Dog will make you appreciate sheep dogs
I’ll be completely honest: when Wellington-based Flightless asked us to review a sheep-herding game called Top Dog, I wasn’t expecting much. Being very much an urbanite, I shun Country Calendar and if I venture too far out of the city I start to convulse uncontrollably until I’m within spitting-distance of concrete again. So, with that in mind I’m very surprised to report that I’m completely addicted! Why? Read on.…
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Kiwi App Preview and Giveaway: Sudoku Real Edition 2 [Gallery]
When we visited the NZ iDev Un-Conference waaaaay back last year, there was a time slot set aside for ‘Show and Tell’. One app that caught our eye was Sudoku Real Edition for the iPad by New Zealand husband and wife developers David & Amy Jones.
Now, Sudoku Real Edition 2 has been approved by Apple and we have a sneak peek at what’s in store (or going to be on Saturday). We also managed to catch up with David & Amy for a bit of a chat to find out more about their apps, what’s new in version 2, oh and we’ve got hold of three promo codes to giveaway. Continue reading to see more.…
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Review: Westpac Web-App
Recently the Westpac website has been updated to include a link to a new mobile (iOS device) site that is very well optimised for said devices. It has a very sleek interface and is really easy to use. If you bank with Westpac or are keen to see how another bank is doing it, keep reading to get a preview of this new site!…
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Kiwi App Review: Radio New Zealand
No, no, no. Not that Radio New Zealand, the proper one! Yes, the state broadcaster has joined the ever-growing list of Kiwi heavyweights joining the iOS platform with an app of it’s very own: but it’s not what you think. …
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