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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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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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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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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 MoreKiwi 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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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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The iPad App Store now helps you find apps you’ve already bought
The iPad App Store has recently undergone some changes allowing you to apply filters to searches. We didn’t post about those here at iPhonewzealand, but a lot of other tech blogs did. Last night, however, I discovered that with these changes has come another brand new feature for the iPad’s App Store: if you have previously bought an app but don’t currently have it installed on your device, the purchase button will now say ‘Install’ for that app, rather than its price. How is this helpful? Keep reading.…
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Kiwi App Review: Domino’s Pizza app emerges fresh from the oven
Mmmmm, pizza! There’s nothing quite like it to slay a raging hunger, and there’s nothing more convenient than ordering it from home and having it delivered to your door. Until now, trying to place such an order on an iPhone or iPad has been a frustrating experience due mainly to an unhealthy reliance on Adobe Flash. Pizza Hut’s website is built entirely on Flash and visiting it from an iPhone or iPad results in nothing but a blank screen – not even a courtesy ‘Sorry, we do not currently support your device’ message. Domino’s Pizza’s website does have an HTML version of their online ordering service, however it’s clunky and slow. Luckily the company have just launched their iPhone ordering app here in NZ, so if you’re hungry to learn more stick with me and we’ll take a look.…
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iGO My Way on sale with up to 50% off
For any of you who still haven’t invested in a GPS turn-by-turn navigation app, you may be interested to learn that iGO My Way (reviewed back in January last year) is currently on sale at $38.99 for the whole of February. It may be lesser known than the likes of TomTom or CoPilot, but it’s a perfectly capable app that is well worth your consideration. Click here to check it out on the App Store.…
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Rupert Murdoch’s The Daily app now available – US only for now, but here’s how you can get it
Rupert Murdoch’s new iPad-only newspaper, The Daily, has just been launched on the App Store. For now, it’s only available on the US store but for any New Zealanders keen to have a look, here’s how you can grab it.…
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What is this letter ‘Q’ in the corner of my iPhone’s phone app?
Today I noticed this strange, half of a letter ‘Q’ in the upper left-hand corner of my iPhone 4. It only appears when I’m in the phone app, but it appears on every page of it. It has me completely bamboozled. Having googled it, I can find one other blog where this has been documented but there are no clear answers as to what it is or why it happens. Anyone else had this? Hit the comments! (More screenshots after the break).…
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Kiwi App Quick Look: What Cocktail? will quench your thirst
Thirsty? Don’t worry: Flightless have you covered with their new app What Cocktail?. All you need to do is fire up this little kiwi-made app, tell it what mood you’re in and shake your iPhone, although you might want to stop doing that once you’ve had a few. The app will then dispense some mixological advice (is that even a word? It is now.)…
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Kiwi App Review: Top Dog will make you appreciate sheep dogs
I’ll be completely honest: when Wellington-based Flightless asked us to review a sheep-herding game called Top Dog, I wasn’t expecting much. Being very much an urbanite, I shun Country Calendar and if I venture too far out of the city I start to convulse uncontrollably until I’m within spitting-distance of concrete again. So, with that in mind I’m very surprised to report that I’m completely addicted! Why? Read on.…
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