Tag Archives: iPad
iOS 5 available now…Go Go Go!!
Finally the day has come… iOS 5 is available for the general population to download. The update is available now via iTunes for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch 3rd and 4th gen, iPad, iPad 2, and Apple TV 2.
There’s a whole raft of new features (over 200 of them), too many for us to go through, but below is a list of the main ones (via Apple). We thought we’d leave it up to you guys to tell us what you think, what you’ve found, what you like and what you dislike. So hit the comments below and let us know what you think of the new features and what’s your favourite.…
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Posted in All, Apple TV, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch
Facebook for iPad available now
Yes that’s right folks, Facebook have finally released their app for the iPad and it’s available at the link below. They have also issued an update to the iPhone app and from our initial look at it, it’s a pretty nice update with a whole new interface. Hit the download link below (it’s universal) and get your ‘Like’ on.…
Read MoreApp Review: MetroView NZ City GPS Navigation
We have reviewed a number of turn-by-turn GPS apps previously, but with the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand another big GPS Location provider has landed on our iDevices. MetroView NZ City GPS Navigation has been released into the wild to help fans get around, so how does it shape up?…
Read MoreiPad 2 – Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + 3G?
While standing in the checkout queue of my favourite Apple reseller a few weeks ago, I found myself helping a young lady decide which iPad 2 option was most appropriate for her needs. She was specifically interested in the cheaper Wi-Fi only version and asked about the ease and reliability of tethering to her iPhone 4. I’m not sure which option she eventually chose, but I remember grappling with the decision myself before selecting my own iPad 2 and figured that what I’ve learned since may be of help to others.…
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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, Other News, Reviews
Kiwi App Preview: TradeKiwi Photo Uploader
A few weeks ago I reviewed the new iteration of the official Trademe app. As you may recall, I gave it very good marks overall, but did cite some missing features. One of the features that went unmentioned was the ability to combine multiple photos and upload them to your account. So unless you could use Photoshop you were in for multiple picture fees.
However, stress not! There is an app for that, at least there will be soon, thanks to Chewy Applications. Let’s take an exclusive look at TradeKiwi which will hit the marketplace soon.…
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Posted in iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Reviews
iOS 5 – Backing up and restoring from iCloud
With iOS 5 just around the corner we thought we would take a detailed look at one of the main new features and get you all ready for the release. One of the key new features in iOS 5 is over the air (OTA) backups and restores to the new iCloud. But how does it work? What get’s backed up and what doesn’t? Carry on reading to find out.…
Read MoreQuick first look: iCloud versions of iWork for iOS
Apple really are hard at work at the moment. Mac OS X Lion, iOS 5 and of course iCloud. With iCloud.com going live in beta form today Apple also saw fit to release beta versions of the iWork suite (Pages, Keynote and Numbers) for iOS to developers. Keep reading for a quick first look at the updated apps.…
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Posted in iPad, iPhone, Other News
Apple Releases iOS 5 Beta 2
Slightly later than the usual 2 week beta cycle, Apple just a few minutes ago released iOS 5 beta 2 to developers. Despite rumors, this is a regular download and not the first over the air software update some were expecting. We are downloading this at the moment and will of course bring you anything new and noteworthy. If you are a developer head on over to the dev center now and get your download going, oh and don’t forget to let us know your findings in the comments.…
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Posted in All, Apple TV, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Other News
Reader Review: iPad Apps for University Students
I originally bought my iPad 2 to play with, but I thought wouldn’t it be great if I could use it for University (at least then it’d be a whole lot easier to justify) so I embarked on an app spending spree to find the right ones. I decided to write an introduction to the ones I use from a practicality point of view. To give you some context, I’m a Civil Engineering student, at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, and will be discussing this in reference to my lecture experiences.…
Read MoreKiwi App Review & Give Away: AnimalBlocks for iPad
We get asked to review a lot of apps here at iPhonewzealand and I have to say that I have had some great fun with my daughter showing her the latest app from kiwi devs Flightless whilst I’ve been reviewing it. She is of an age where she can’t spell yet, but enjoys sounds, animals and sparkly things on the screen. In fact this is the first app I have reviewed where I have used her to play with it and it’s been great fun watching her reaction. As I say she can’t spell yet but with a little help from her Dad she was soon clapping when the app sparkled telling her we had the letter in the right place. Keep reading to see more about AnimalBlocks the great new app from the devs at Flightless and see how you can win yourself one of two copies.…
Read MoreiPad 2 available now at Apple Online Store… long delays ensue
So after a long wait the iPad 2 is now available from the Apple Online Store. At 2:30am the store refreshed where a number of you were hanging out ready to make your purchase and it seems most of you did.
When the store came up there was a 2-3 week wait for delivery. That’s a long delay! Clearly if you didn’t get one online you’ll want to be early to a store tomorrow. If you’re heading down to a store don’t forget to send your pics to us at [email protected]
Did you manage to get yourself an iPad 2 in the wee hours? If so let us know what you got and any accessories to go with it.
I managed to get a 64GB 3G Black, with a Red Smart Cover and Digital AV adapter…. can’t wait!…
Read MoreiPad 2 launch day: Where will you be, what are you getting? Send us your pics
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.…
Read MoreAppView: EstatePad
Introducing EstatePad, the first Real Estate Agent productivity tool designed specifically for the iPad. EstatePad is a feature rich application that will revolutionize the way you manage your clients. It becomes your digital personal assistant – reminding you when to contact key clients, allow you to more efficiently match buyer requirements to your property portfolio and will ultimately give you an aura of professionalism, efficiency and reliability. It also allows you to communicate using social media while you are on the go, showing your clients how hard you work for them!…
Read MoreFTW: Wife said No, Apple said Yes – TechDay
Apparently Apple is paying very close attention to all iPad 2 returns during these first few crucial weeks of launch.
While there have been a few reports of light-bleeding backlights, here’s one particular story that caught our eye.…
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YOOBEE_HQ: Something Big is Happening… 5PM Friday!
Either I am reading to much into this whilst I am sat here waiting for the iPad 2 launch or there something more to this tweet than meets the eye.
YOOBEE is the re-branded MagnumMac, New Zealand’s equivalent to an Apple Store, so when they start tweeting about events happening on Friday 25th at 5PM our ears perk up.…
Read MoreiPad 2 Quick Hands On
America. Land of hope, Land of opportunity, and land of the iPad 2. The latter of these 3 is in extremely short supply at the moment. With online orders now showing a 4 to 5 week delivery time and retail stores, including Apple’s flagship stores, reportedly sold out we are considering ourselves very lucky right now as our iPad 2 was delivered on Thursday. We will be doing an in depth review closer to or around the NZ launch but for now hit the read more for a quick look and our initial thoughts.…
Read MoreFTW: Apple posts iPad 2 guided tour videos
Although the iPad 2 is launching in two days, Apple wants to make sure that you’re filled with knowledge for March 11th. Sure, we showed you pretty much everything you wanted to know about the company’s second slate, but if you want more, they’ve got you covered. You can feast your eyes on demos of Garageband, FaceTime, iMovie, as well as other first party apps for the new iPad — these 14 videos should keep you occupied for a while. If you want to properly prepare yourself for Friday, hit the source link to watch them all.
via Apple posts iPad 2 guided tour videos — Engadget.…
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