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Is this a bad time to renew your MobileMe subscription?

Steve — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:23:23 +0000

In the madness of the Feb 22nd earthquake and it’s aftermath, we managed to miss the news that on Feb 24th Apple discontinued retail boxes containing MobileMe activation keys. Since that revelation, speculation has been rife across the interwebs that Apple are wanting to clear these from shelves in preparation for an overhaul of the service and the possibility that the service will soon become free.

Yesterday, before finding out about this, I logged into the account section of MobileMe and got a warning that my account was due to expire in seventeen days. There was no link to renew the subcription so I was completely stuck as to how I might continue with the service. Then I remembered that Apple’s online store sold the retail boxes with activation keys (my preferred method of payment for MobileMe) so I went to the site only to find that the product was nowhere to be found. Confused, I hopped onto Apple’s ExpressLane service and had a conversation with a MobileMe support person, and my interpretation of the responses to my questions is that we’re less than 45 days away from the new MobileMe. But I’ll let you be the judge. I am going to share a transcript of the conversation: you read the questions and answers carefully and draw your own conclusions.

iPad 2 launch day: Where will you be, what are you getting? Send us your pics

Dan — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:07:31 +0000

So here we are everyone… the eve of the iPad 2 launch. There are going to be a few places to buy the new ‘uber gadget‘ on Friday. We went through the pain of being out all night at MagnumMac for the botched iPhone 4 launch and won’t be making that mistake again, however just so you know… we will be at Dick Smiths on Rotheram Street in Christchurch. But where will you be and what will you be getting? Let us know below and why not send us a picture of the queues and excitement from your local store. We’ll update this post below as the pictures come in. Continue reading for more.

Infinity Blade hits the NZ App Store

Steve — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:01:46 +0000

Infinity Blade, the highly anticipated RPG built on Epic’s stunning new 3D engine (first seen in Epic Citadel) has launched on the NZ App Store first. It’s a universal binary and is priced at a very reasonable $8.29. I don’t think you’ll need much convincing, but: go buy it. Once you’ve done that, hit the comments and share your thoughts.

AppView: GrabOne

Dan — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:47:03 +0000

GrabOne is a simple way to get huge discounts while exploring fun activities in your city.

Each day we feature a fantastic new experience at an unbelievable price. From cinemas, spas and exciting new restaurants we work with the best local businesses to offer one deal every day at a crazy price.
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Noel Leeming, Bond and Bond to sell iPhone 4 contract-free from tomorrow? (UPDATE: Not quite true)

Steve — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:56:24 +0000

We’ve just received an anonymous tip-off from somebody claiming to work for Noel Leeming who says that every branch of the chain (incl. Bond and Bond) will be selling the iPhone 4 contract-free from tomorrow onwards. Keep reading for the details.

UPDATE 13/10 10:00. Just confirmed with a Noel Leeming store and yes, this is all indeed true however the store I spoke to is yet to receive stock and could be a few more days yet. They also confirmed that the device will be offered free from any Vodafone shenanigans.

UPDATE 14/10 5:25pm: The Facts are here and they’re a huge shame

iPhone 4 now available on Apple Online Store

Steve — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:54:32 +0000

As promised, Apple have flicked the switch and the iPhone 4 is ready for your credit card! Hit this link and get going! See you on the other side!

Love multi-touch on your iOS device? Get it on your desktop Mac: Apple launch Magic Trackpad

Steve — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:42:10 +0000

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.

iPad and accessories now available for purchase via Apple Online Store

Steve — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:26:58 +0000

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?!

TIP: The best place to buy your iPhone 3GS

Dan — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:35:50 +0000

Common Question: Where is the best place to buy an iPhone?

As there are a number of options I have decided to cover them below, giving you some pros and cons for each. Now I know that most people that visit this site will already have an iPhone, but if you already have a 2G or 3G and are moving up to a 3GS and looking around to figure out where to buy, hopefully this will help you out.Read More