Outright-purchase price of iPhone 4 32GB is $1279? (Update: Confirmed)
iPhonewzealand user Hermes tells us that, having successfully purchased a 32GB model this afternoon, his Vodafone receipt indicates that the outright-purchase price is $1279. In other years, Vodafone have added $30 to the RRP so we could potentially expect to see the 32GB model for $1249 when it goes live on the Apple Online Store this evening. How does that grab you?
UPDATE: Hermes has sent us a photo of the receipt – looks like this is confirmed, for Vodafone at least.
UPDATE 2: We’re hearing reports that the Vodafone receipts for the 16GB are showing $1099, so seems that Apple haven’t added to the RRP this year in which case we can expect the 32GB to be $1279 on the store.
Read MoreVodafone *finally* confirm that iPhone 4 is available today from 12pm in comically late fashion
Jeez… where was this at midnight? In true ‘chocolate teapot’ fashion, Vodafone have finally sent out an email to those on their ‘pre-registration’ list confirming that the iPhone went on sale an hour and a half before this was sent. Got your Flux Capacitor at the ready? Good, now do me a favour — hit 88mph and drive by MagnumMac Christchurch at 3am this morning and hand me a print-out of this so that I can go home and sleep instead of freeze my ass off unnecessarily. By the way, if you managed to snag one, come on in and gloat to the rest of us!
Read MoreVodafone plans and subsidies finally confirmed
Vodafone have finally confirmed their plans and subsidies for the iPhone 4. Click the above image to open it full-size and then head on past the ‘read more’ to let us know your thoughts.
Read MoreVodafone: “Online sales for iPhone 4 will begin in the coming weeks.”
Wow. Seriously? Still no sign of an apology or any announcements from the Voda twitter feed but the Voda website now says “Online sales for iPhone 4 will begin in the coming weeks.”
We’ll make no bones about it: Today’s “launch” has been an epic fail in the PR department… and this doesn’t help. Let’s hope Apple get their act together for their online store faster.
Read MoreVodafone to sell iPhone 4 on contracts from midday [update: confirmed], Apple online from “this evening”
We have had multiple reports that Vodafone will be selling the iPhone 4 in most stores from 12 midday today. The catch? It’s only for customers signing a new contract or resigning. We have also had reports that Apple’s CSRs have been citing 7pm tonight as the launch of the iPhone 4 for outright purchases via the Apple NZ store.
Read MoreiPhone 4 launch off: Vodafone
The iPhone 4 launch in New Zealand is in chaos. People have been lining up at various different stores only to be turned away. Some are blaming Vodafone, some Apple and some the apparent stock shortages of the device in the country. Who is to blame?
Read MoreiPhone launch day live…. post your pictures here
This post will be where we will are live blogging from right now. To see the live blog you can click here to go to page two.
To post your pictures from wherever you then hit the read more and follow the details.
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iPhone 4 launch delay reports hit mainstream media
While we have no sources to cite, it appears the mainstream media have got a whiff of the frustration felt by consumers and geeks alike, waiting for any news on the iPhone 4 launch tomorrow.
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Telecom: “We’re ready for iPhone 4 users”, new Smartphone Extra plan launched
Well, it seems like everybody is making iPhone announcements today except Vodafone. Telecom have just announced that it’s “ready for iPhone 4 users” and has introduced a new ‘Smartphone Extra’ plan with double data allowances for the next three months. This means XT customers can now opt to add 1GB of data and 2500 text messages for $38
per month to any prepaid or postpaid voice plan until the end of September. Read on for the full press release but at this stage we have to say: seriously, Vodafone, where are you guys? Seems like everybody is at this party but the host! Whatever you’re holding back… it better be good!
Posted in Telecom XT, iPhone
2Degrees release details on their MicroSIMs
Whilst we wait patiently for Vodafone to give us some news, 2Degrees have released details of their new MicroSIMs which will be available from 2Degrees on Friday (30th) and from Dick Smith stores on Tuesday 3 August for $20.00 (with $20 of credit loaded).
Hit the read more for the full Press release.
Read MoreApple updates iMac line
The guys and girls at Apple have certainly been busy! As well as prepping the iPad for sale online and introducing the Magic Trackpad, Apple has also quietly updated the iMac line with faster processors and beefier graphics. Not strictly iOS related, but we can’t resist fresh Apple juice! Hit the ‘read more’ for the details of the new line-up.
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Love multi-touch on your iOS device? Get it on your desktop Mac: Apple launch Magic Trackpad
If you love the way you control your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch (or MacBook), and you own a desktop Mac then you may well be interested in Apple’s new Magic Trackpad, launched without much fanfare overnight and available immediately at $119. The trackpad is designed to sit alongside your Apple keyboard and uses multi-touch gestures such as swiping and rotating to control what’s going on on your Mac. This is a great alternative to the Magic Mouse for those who love the idea of inertia scrolling but can’t get used to the feel of the mouse. Hit the ‘read more’ for more pics and links to the store where you can get free shipping.
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iPad and accessories now available for purchase via Apple Online Store
For those of you who have been unable to obtain an iPad, either because your nearest retailer has run out or because you nearest retailer simply isn’t, well, near – good news! The iPad and all related accessories are now available for purchase via Apple’s Online Store. Shipping is free, so what are you waiting for?!
Read MoreXT leaves Vodafone in the dust in side-by-side iPad speed test
Still wondering which network is best for your 3G-enabled iPad? Well, here’s a very interesting YouTube video in which two iPads, one on Vodafone and one on XT, are put through their paces side-by-side. Can you guess which one wins? Check out the video after the break.
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NZ iPhone 4 Pricing announced, July 30th launch confirmed
Finally after much waiting and much speculation, We now have (some) pricing for the iPhone 4! In a press release issued this morning, Apple have confirmed that the phone will launch in New Zealand this Friday as planned, priced from $1099 for the 16GB version. The price of the 32GB model is not confirmed in the press release but I would imagine the Apple site will be updated with that price shortly. No pre-order facility has been announced.
Hit the read more to see the full press release.
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iPad 101: Essential apps for your new arrival
So, after a tense few days pacing up and down, your beautiful new iPad has arrived! Life will never be the same again, and as a proud parent you’ll want to do the best by your little one, so stop by after the ‘read more’ to find our list of essential iPad apps to help get you through those first few weeks.
Read MorePlans for iPhone 4 launch on Friday 30th
With the iPhone 4 launch happening this Friday we thought we’d let you know our plans and check to see yours. We also want to give you some links for you to bookmark ahead of time so that on the day you can keep up to date with everything.
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