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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Kiwi 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 MoreIt’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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Subscription Service for iOS Apps available now, iOS 4.3 public release coming Feb 28th? [poll]
Ever since the start of the App store, developers have wanted a way to charge users for content using a subscription-based system. As this hasn’t been available, devs have had to make do with “In-App-Purchases” and charge users a one-off fee for additional content. That is until today. Keep reading for more.…
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Kiwi 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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iPad as sole means of mobile communication: is it possible?
A question I get asked a lot and I’m sure some of you will have been asked, too, is “why do you need an iPhone and an iPad?” The honest answer (although rarely admitted) is you don’t need both… you just want them both.
Recently I have been considering saying goodbye to my iPhone 4 and once released later this year using a 64gb WiFi 3G iPad 2 as my sole means of communication. No this is not an early April fools’ and yes, you did read that correctly: goodbye, iPhone 4.
I realise the stage I have chosen to propose ditching the iPhone 4 on could have been better. Proposing this to iPhone enthusiasts on an iPhone blog isn’t going to be an easy sell but before you judge me and shout blasphemy carry on reading to find out why.
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Telecom’s iPhone SIM only offer extended again… now until 28th Feb
In case you hadn’t heard Telecom don’t sell the iPhone, however they do want you on their network. They have been offering a $600 account credit when you bring your iPhone to XT (with certain terms) and in November last year they extended the offer in an effort to try an entice more iPhone customers to the network. This ended on 31st January, however due to popular demand they have extended the offer for 2 more weeks (from now) and it expires on 28th February. Keep reading to see more details of the offer and what you need to do to make the switch.…
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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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Opera mini coming to iPad, cool if 3rd party browsers float your boat
If third party browsers float your boat then you’ll be pleased to hear that Opera have announced that their highly successful mobile browser, Opera Mini, will be coming to iPad. In the press release they confirmed that they’ll be bringing it to multiple platforms saying “At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, new versions of the Opera Mini browser on Android, iPhone, J2ME, BlackBerry, Symbian and even the iPad will appear.” As of yet there is no date, they will only be showing them at MWC.
I’ve often wondered how well 3rd party browsers sell for iOS. Keep reading to find out more and my thoughts on 3rd party browsers.…
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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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XT’s bonus top up credit ends, everything’s gonna be 33% more
Since the 13th October 2009 any Telecom XT prepaid mobile customer that topped up would receive an additional bonus credit depending on how much you topped up. That bonus credit equated to around 33% of the top-up value and really made a difference to your balance, especially if you topped up with $60 and got $80. This has now ended (as of Feb 1st) and has been replaced with a new promotion called TOPUP & WIN. But is it any good? Read on.…
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