Ten things you should do with your new iPhone
So you got a new iPhone for Christmas, huh? Lucky you! Learning how to use your iPhone is the easy part, but there are some essential things you need to know to get the most out of your new toy and to make it safe. Here are our ten golden rules.
Read MoreiPhonewzealand App update available now
After submitting our original version to the App Store, we realised there were a few additions to the app that were needed. So finally here it is… V 1.0.2
Read MoreSygic Update Available now
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Merry Christmas to all our readers
To all our readers, we at iPhonewzealand would just like to extend our heart-felt wishes for a very Merry Christmas for you and all your families. 2009 has been a great first year for us and we really appreciate all the support you’ve given us. The positive feedback we’ve had throughout the year and the blinding work coming out of New Zealand’s development community is what keeps us going, and we’ve really enjoyed giving something back to the kiwi iPhone community with our Big Christmas Giveaway competition. We’ll be raising our glasses in your honour and are really looking forward to 2010! Posts to the site are likely to be a thin on the ground between now and the new year, but we hope you’ll be with us when we’re back in full swing in the new year.
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The very (very) last-minute gift solution: iTunes email and printable gift certificates
Did you forget somebody on your Christmas list? Perhaps you just realised you’ve been a little too frugal with little Johnny’s Christmas payload this year and now you’re looking to top it up? Well, the shops may be too packed to even consider going back to, or perhaps you’re reading this on Christmas morning and it’s too late, but there’s one last minute solution that might just save the day: Email or printable gift certificates from iTunes.
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Festive price-drops for all the major GPS apps
‘Tis the season to be frugal, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la! For any of you out there who still haven’t invested in a turn-by-turn GPS app, now might be a good time to treat yourself as all of the major GPS apps for New Zealand are enjoying price-drops for the festive season including Sygic Mobile Maps, TomTom, CoPilot and iGo My Way (a review of which is coming soon as it’s a new release). Hit the link for more details.
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TIP: How to claim an App Store refund
This may be a bit controversial, but with Christmas just around the corner and possibly a lot of Apps being downloaded there may, for some reason, be a need for you to get a refund. Hit the ‘read more’ link to find out how you can claim a refund for an App you have downloaded.
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The iPhonewzealand app is live on the App Store!
It’s with great pleasure that we’re able to announce that our very own app is now available for free on the App Store. But what is it for and why do you need it we hear you cry? Hit the ‘read more’ link to learn all about it.
Read MoreAccessory Review: Ecosol Powerstick
We all know that the battery-life of the iPhone is… well, a bit rubbish. Sure, there are things you can do to boost the time you get between charge cycles and yes, you do get used to charging the thing every night. But what happens if you get stuck somewhere where you can’t charge your phone or if you’re travelling and simply don’t have access to a USB port? We’ve looked before at the Mophie Juicepack which is one solution – but that thing is $160 and boy is it uuuuu-gly! Well, now we’re going to take a look at the Ecosol Powerstick which charges not just your iPhone but almost any other device you may need to inject some juice into. Let’s take a look.
Read MoreApp Store Essentials: WhatsApp Messenger
How much would you pay as a one-off fee to be able to text, MMS and push-to-talk with your iPhone or iPod touch-owning friends and family as much as you like, forever? $1,000? $100? $10?? How about $1.29? Sounds nuts, but with WhatsApp Messenger that’s exactly what you’re getting. Read on to find out how you could save a bucket load on your mobile bill.
Read MoreKiwi App Preview: New iPhonewzealand app coming soon [video]
Sometimes we dig up little gems…..and if we say so ourselves this one is a diamond. Hit the read more for the video after the break.
Read MoreKiwi App Review: NZRSS
Hungry? Anyone for a feed? If you are looking for an RSS reader for your iPhone for local content then look no further than NZRSS by Totali Limited. Read on to find out more about the app and all the feeds you’ll get (for free).
Read MoreXT Network “having some issues” south of Taupo
Got no service on your iPhone this morning? Telecom has tweeted confirmation this morning that they are aware of issues that are affecting areas south of Taupo and that engineers are working to restore service. Until then, enjoy a foggy and unwanted reminder of what life was like pre-iPhone… it’s not nice!
[Update 1:20pm] Many people are reporting that they have coverage again, including us.
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No tethering on XT? How about a free T-Stick instead.
So some of you may have seen that Telecom have just announced that from tomorrow they are giving away prepaid Mobile Broadband T-Sticks worth $99. Now I know this isn’t really for iPhone… but for those that lost the ability to tether it could be a good opportunity to get back online whilst out and about. We have been looking into this so hit the read more link to find out more about the offer and how you can get your hands on one.
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Kiwi app review: Dynamate Christmas Edition
Christmas! It’s nearly upon us once again so to get us in the festive spirit and in the mood for all that food, drink and general silliness, today we’re taking a look at Dynamate Christmas Edition from Christchurch-based developer Ivan Mackintosh. Is it a Christmas cracker, or an old turkey? Read on to find out!
Read MoreiPhone reality show underway – identity of kiwi developer revealed
A couple of weeks ago, we told you about an upcoming reality ‘TV’ show revolving around the development of an iPhone app and that a kiwi developer would be among the ‘cast’. Well, the show is underway however it seems to be a somewhat low-budget live-streaming affair. The kiwi developer involved is Peter Watling of Orsome (creators of TVGuide / Metroinfo etc) and you can watch the show live from Italy by hitting ‘read more’ and clicking the link.
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Review: Plantronics .Audio 920 Bluetooth Headset
With the new driving law now in full effect and with Christmas just around the corner, bluetooth headsets can make a great gift. Over the weekend we were told about a great deal on at MagnumMac for the Plantronics .Audio 920 bluetooth headset. Normally retailing at $260.00 MagnumMac have a Christmas special and have dropped the price down to $149.00 (whilst promotional stocks last). So with a massive $111 discount we thought we’d get one and check it out…
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