Sky iPhone app “very close to release” [poll]
This morning, I just happened to be looking at Sky NZ’s Twitter timeline when I found a juicy little nugget of information that I had to share with you. Somebody had tweeted Sky with a proposal for an iPhone app when Sky replied saying “we already have an app in development, very close to release.” What do you think the app could be for? Tell us your wish list in our poll.…
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iOS 4.3 iPad gestures available for all (Mac users)… kinda
Back when iOS 4.3 was released gestures were introduced for the iPad. Then when beta 2 was released Apple confirmed those gestures were only to be available for Developers and they would not make an appearance in the final release of 4.3. This came true and are not in the final release, however thanks to one of the readers over at TUAW there is a way you can get gestures on your iOS 4.3 toting iPad, albeit at a price. Keep reading to find out more. …
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iMovie for iPad 2 makes its screen debut in the NZ App Store
Hot on the heels of GarageBand for iPad, we’ve also found iMovie for the iPad 2 is also available: here’s the link. Existing owners of iMovie for iPhone don’t need to re-purchase, this is now a universal binary provided as a free update. For everyone else, it’s a mere $6.49. Yes, we know the iPad 2 isn’t even out yet but there’s no harm in starting your collection early! NOTE: This does not work on the original iPad, not even for editing existing movies.…
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GarageBand sneaks into the NZ App Store via the stage entrance
Just a very quick heads up to say that GarageBand for iPad is live on the NZ App Store right now for $6.49. You won’t find it via search (at time of writing this), but here’s the link. Remember: despite this being announced at the iPad 2 launch it is also compatible with the first-gen iPad, so go get it and start making that sweet, sweet music!…
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iOS 4.3 Now available
It’s been a long road to iOS 4.3, but it’s finally here – two days ahead of schedule. Get your iOS devices connected to iTunes, and prepare to fire-up your very first Personal Hotspot, share your iTunes library via Home Sharing, control your iPad orientation via the switch it was designed for, and browse the web at faster speeds with Safari improvements. Remember, though: this update won’t work for anything less than the iPhone 3GS, iPad or iPod touch 3rd gen. If your device makes the grade, get to it and share your experiences in the comments!…
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Facebook switches on ‘Places’ for New Zealand
John is at the chip shop. Mark is at the supermarket. Jane is on the loo. Yes, prepare for a flood of incredibly annoying location announcements from all your friends because Facebook has just flipped the switch on ‘Places’ for New Zealand – the location-aware feature announced last year that allows people with GPS-enabled mobile devices like the iPhone to announce their every movement, should they so wish. The service is live in the Facebook iPhone app right now, so if you’re that kind of person… get to it.…
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iPad 2 launch in NZ: how will it play out? [poll]
So here’s a question we have been asking ourselves over the last few days: how will the iPad 2 launch play out here in New Zealand? We have seen in the past some massive fails in terms of Apple launches but will the iPad 2 follow in the same vein or will we actually feel wanted by Apple? Keep reading for our thoughts on how it could work.…
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TIP: Undo an app update using Time Machine [video]
Sometimes… just sometimes… app updates don’t quite meet your expectations (yes, Twitter, we’re looking at you). But if you’ve already updated an app you previously liked and now you’re regretting it, what can you do? Well, if you own a Mac and you keep your system backed-up with Time Machine, you’re covered. Read on for our video guide to recovering an old version of an app.…
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iOS 4.3 not compatible with iPhone 3G – time for an upgrade?
After all the announcements on Tuesday Apple posted information regarding iOS 4.3 and there is some bad news for those of you still using an iPhone 3G.…
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iTunes Home Sharing to iOS 4.3 Devices
One of the little gems found in this weeks GM seed of iOS 4.3 and iTunes 10.2 is the ability to share your entire iTunes library to any iOS device on your local network. This is a welcome feature indeed, but how does it work and how does it perform? Carry on reading to find out.…
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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 2 offers capability parity between Vodafone and XT
Well look what we found in the tech specs. It turns out the new iPad 2 is going to bring the big red and the big blue into parallel on their networks. Why? Quad Band 3G.…
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iPad 2 – the roundup (inc. gallery and videos)
Wow what a morning. We knew the iPad 2 was going to be good and I have to say that I am not disappointed. With only two things missing (they had to hold something back for the iPad 3) this is the round-up of the iPad 2! Oh and there’s a gallery for your viewing pleasure below. Enjoy!…
Read MoreiPad 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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