Get a 2degrees Huawei E5 3G WiFi router and FaceTime anywhere
When FaceTime was launched I was excited about it, OK we already have Skype for voice and a plethora of other video calling apps, but there was something about FaceTime that seemed different and unique. However once all the details emerged and we found out that you couldn’t FaceTime over 3G I was disappointed to say the least and begun to find that FaceTime was more of a gimmick that I could show my mates when they came round the house but not make much use of in everyday life. Well, until FaceTime over 3G officially eventuates I think I have the answer… with a little help from the 2degrees Huawei E5 3G WiFi router. Keep reading to see how you can FaceTime anywhere (without Jailbreaking)……
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Vodafone acknowledges 3G issues, fix coming
Last week, we reported on allegations of serious issues with Vodafone’s 3G network, including network drop-outs and failed calls and messaging. A couple of days ago Vodafone formally acknowledged the issue in their forums offering an IT Crowd-style “turn it off and back on again” work-around which was less than ideal, but at 5pm yesterday evening an update was posted to advise that a fix had been identified and that it would be rolled out as soon as possible. Read on for Vodafone’s announcement and post your reactions.…
Read MoreSpotlight on local devs: Guy Horrocks of Carnival Labs
It’s been a while since we’ve done a Spotlight on a local dev so we thought it was about time we brought it back. Today we’re talking with Guy Horrocks, the Co-Founder and Business Director of Carnival Labs, a Christchurch born-and-bred iOS development company. Keep reading to see where Carnival Labs came from and what they’ve been up to……
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Kiwi App Review: Your Venue
Your Venue by Eighteen Peaks NZ is an app that promises to recommend places around you to eat, drink or listen to live music, and to find the best ‘deals’. We’ve come across one or two of these apps before, both headed by established brands, so the market is already catered for by serious competition… but can Your Venue deliver?…
Read MoreiPhone + iLife ’11 = AWESOME: Hands On
Yes I know, I know. iLife isn’t an iPhone app, it’s a suite of ‘lifestyle’ applications for the Mac. But being an Apple product, support for the iPhone (and iPod touch) runs right to its core to help you get the most from your photos, videos, and even your ringtones. But is it worth the $99 price-tag? You betcha. Stick around to find out how iLife ’11 takes your iPhone… and makes it amazing all over again.…
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Vodafone upgrading network to 28.8Mbps – Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington by end of year
Despite the alleged problems we mentioned earlier this week, it would seem that the folks at Vodafone are still very committed to improving the quality of the speed of their network. Plans have been announced to upgrade the network to a very healthy 28.8Mbps in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch by the end of this year, with further regions receiving the boost next year. Read on for more and the full press release.…
Read MoreSwitch to XT and get double minutes, data or an account credit
With Christmas just about upon us, now is the traditional time that the Telcos go hard out to get your business and these two three new promos from Telecom could just see them gaining some much loved iPhone users. Keep reading to see the full detail.
UPDATE: There are actually three promos to look at.…
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iOS 4.2 goes Gold Master
Can you smell that? That’s the sweet, sweet smell of AirPlay and AirPrint drawing closer and closer! Yes, folks, it’s November – the month that iOS 4.2 goes live, and it’s tantalisingly close now as the beta has wrapped up and the GM (Gold Master) release has just become available to registered developers. AirPlay hasn’t been available in any of the betas so it’ll certainly be good to have a play with that – obviously Apple felt it didn’t need any actual ‘testing’ from the dev community. We’ll be installing it on our iPads and iPhone 4s later and will report back with our thoughts. If you’re lucky, there might be some footage of AirPlay streaming to our Apple TV, too. Yay!
UPDATE: Well, it would appear that AirPlay now works for audio, but not for video. We suspect that an Apple TV firmware update will be required to enable this and suspect we will be seeing that when iOS 4.2 goes live for the masses. AirPrint is also a no-go as it would seem that compatibility is now limited to specific AirPrint-certified printers.
UPDATE 2: Okay, AirPrint does work with any printer shared on your LAN via Bonjour as promised at the keynote. The release notes are poorly worded and confused me!…
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Are you experiencing data, text or voice issues on your iPhone’s Vodafone connection?
The team at iPhonewzealand use Telecom XT for our iPhones, so this has gone under the radar for us until now, but a can of worms has been opened for Vodafone over at Geekzone. Site moderator sbiddle opened a thread in which he described the issues he is currently experiencing with data sessions on his Nokia E71 stalling, SMS messages neither being delivered nor received and voice calls going straight to voicemail. According to his posts and blog, Vodafone CSRs refused to accept that this was a real issue, so sbiddle turned to Geekzone to see if anybody else was experiencing the same issues. Boy did the floodgates open……
Read More2degrees launches aggressive new long-term mobile broadband plan
2degrees have just announced a new mobile broadband plan, and it’s insanely cheap. Providing 12GB (yes, 12!) of data that can last 180 days (6 months) for $150, the plan works out (spread over its maximum duration) as 2GB per month for $25 per month. Not only is that cheap for mobile broadband, it also undercuts the price of traditional ADSL broadband. Telecom, for example, start their ADSL offerings at $41 for 3GB.
It’s amazing what a third competitor in the mobile market has done to data pricing in the last year or so, and it’s great to see continued innovation. We can see this appealing to not just heavy mobile users, but also to lighter home users. Add in the Huawei WiFi router on offer for just $129 and you’ve got an entirely portable wireless broadband network that’s perfect for the likes of WiFi-only iPads and iPod touches.
Keep reading for the full press release.…
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Competition: Win a free copy of Aura by Sygic (Updated – new way to enter)
A couple of weeks back, we took a look at Sygic Aura Australia & New Zealand, the next generation turn-by-turn GPS navigation app. Now, the good people at Sygic have kindly given us a redemption code for a free copy worth $64.99, and it’s yours for the taking. All you have to do is like our Facebook page, then post a video of yourself telling us why you deserve to win. Keep reading for the full details.
UPDATE: Wow, you guys are really camera shy! OK… you can now enter the competition in words instead of via video.…
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Ask iPhonewzealand: How much will FaceTime cost to use over 3G?
FaceTime, FaceTime, FaceTime! Unless you have just moved to Earth from outer space you will know that this is Apple’s new video calling service. Compatible FaceTime devices thus far are the iPhone 4, the iPod touch 4th Gen and (as of last week) any Mac with a camera running Snow Leopard.
Aside from the odd launch hiccup and Mac security bug which has now been fixed, we at iPhonewzealand could not be more impressed with FaceTime. The only downside is talking to people with FaceTime uses data, but how much does it use? and what is a call going to cost you to make or receive? Carry on reading to find out.…
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All trace of white iPhone 4 vanishes from Apple Store
Has the white iPhone 4 really been delayed… or has it gone forever? The online Apple Store has been tweaked this morning to remove all reference to the white model as the screenshot above shows. Previously, the white iPhone 4 was shown but a notice made it clear it was currently unavailable for purchase. Make of it what you will, but clearly Cupertino would rather you just ditch the great white hope altogether for now and go black.…
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MPs banned from using iPads and iPhones because they could “bring viruses to the network.”
No matter what you think of politicians, it would seem that at least a few of them are trying to work smarter by using iPhones and iPads to help them streamline their schedules and clear their busy in-boxes. But according to a NZPA story published on stuff.co.nz today, a spectacular misunderstanding of the technology has caused these MPs to be locked out of the parliamentary LAN.…
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White iPhone 4 delayed until 2011
If you’re waiting for the white iPhone 4, it might just be time to reconsider how long you’re prepared to wait. Originally slated to go on sale at the same time as the black model and then delayed several times due to unconfirmed reasons, Reuters are now reporting that Apple have ruled out a release prior to Spring ’11 (Autumn ’11 in the southern hemisphere). An Apple spokesperson is quoted with an apology for disappointed customers, so it sounds like they have their facts straight. Are you waiting? What do you plan to do now? Hit us up in the comments.…
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Christchurch to host iOS Developer Confrence
Jade Software in Christchurch are organising what could be NZ’s first BarCamp style iOS developer conference. With the rapid growth of the the iPhone and iPad development community in New Zealand now is a great time get on board and a chance for you to share your passion and connect with other like-minded kiwi devs. Keep reading for more info.…
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iOS 4.1 Security bug allows you to make calls and more [Video]
It has been revealed today by 9To5Mac that there is is a a security bug / flaw in iOS 4.1 that allows you to access someone’s personal information on their device even when they have Passcode Lock activated. Keep reading to find out more and see it in action.…
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