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Kiwi app quick look: Gaptionary

Steve — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:18:23 +0000

Now here’s a blast from the past: an app version of a good old classic ‘party’ game. High technology meets retro low-tech fun. You’ll have played this a dozen times already (perhaps at school). You know: the game where you’re asked to choose a noun or a name or a verb and your choices are inserted into a story. It’s right up there with with taking it in turns to draw sections of a picture on a piece of folded paper, only to reveal a hideous man-robot-fish-thing at the end of it all. But is it as fun as it was back then? Read More

Kiwi App Review: TrapIt

Mak — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:24:24 +0000

TrapIt is an iPhone and iPod touch game made by local developer Little Geek. The premise of the game is to trap these little coloured prisms by ‘fencing’ off areas with your finger, trapping each individual prism (hence the name, TrapIt). Read after the break to see how I got on with this highly addictive and exciting iOS game!

Kiwi App Review: iSupr8 adds a touch of nostalgia to your home movies

Steve — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:44:07 +0000

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.Read More

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Kiwi App Quick Look: What Cocktail? will quench your thirst

Steve — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:20:15 +0000

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.)Read More

Kiwi App Review: Top Dog will make you appreciate sheep dogs

Steve — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:20:05 +0000

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.Read More

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Kiwi App Preview and Giveaway: Sudoku Real Edition 2 [Gallery]

Dan — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:12:48 +0000

When we visited the NZ iDev Un-Conference waaaaay back last year, there was a time slot set aside for ‘Show and Tell’. One app that caught our eye was Sudoku Real Edition for the iPad by New Zealand husband and wife developers David & Amy Jones.

Now, Sudoku Real Edition 2 has been approved by Apple and we have a sneak peek at what’s in store (or going to be on Saturday). We also managed to catch up with David & Amy for a bit of a chat to find out more about their apps, what’s new in version 2, oh and we’ve got hold of three promo codes to giveaway. Continue reading to see more.

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Review: Westpac Web-App

Allan — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:18:59 +0000

Recently the Westpac website has been updated to include a link to a new mobile (iOS device) site that is very well optimised for said devices. It has a very sleek interface and is really easy to use. If you bank with Westpac or are keen to see how another bank is doing it, keep reading to get a preview of this new site!

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Kiwi App Review: Radio New Zealand

Steve — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:36:13 +0000

No, no, no. Not that Radio New Zealand, the proper one! Yes, the state broadcaster has joined the ever-growing list of Kiwi heavyweights joining the iOS platform with an app of it’s very own: but it’s not what you think. Read More

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Kiwi App Review: AA XplrNZ

Steve — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:40:30 +0000

With the silly season just around the corner, it’s that time of the year when us Kiwis like to get in the car and continue our great love affair with our own back yard. And who would you trust to get you there and recommend the best spots to visit, stay and eat if not the good old AA? Well it just so happens that the AA have launched an app for just that job: XplrNZ. Filled your petrol tank? Let’s go!Read More

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Kiwi App Review: Rogo

Steve — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:42:05 +0000

Rogo is a new puzzle game by kiwi developers Creative Heuristics which started out life as a very low tech puzzle on a piece of paper. It has now had a high tech upgrade and found its way to both the iPad and iPhone but does the high tech upgrade do the job? Continue reading to see our look at the latest puzzler to come out of New Zealand.

AppView: Rogo

Dan — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:23:56 +0000

Rogo is completely new and original, a mixture of a maze, word-search and sudoku, with an innovative and intuitive interface.Read More

Fly Buys app should be so much more (Updated 09/12/10)

Steve — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:15:02 +0000

A couple of weeks back, an official Fly Buys app quietly slipped into the App Store, and promptly worked its way towards the top of the charts. Two weeks later and it’s languishing at the bottom of the top 50. Over 70% of New Zealand households are Fly Buys members, and it’s a safe bet that 100% of people reading this own at least one iOS device, so odds are this app is of interest to you. That being the case, we thought we’d take a look to see why it has tumbled down the charts so quickly. Join us, won’t you?Read More

Kiwi App Review: Realestate.co.nz

Allan — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:11:20 +0000

I’m back! After a move to Auckland, and a lot of work on my plate, I am back to writing reviews! So my first review after the break is Realestate.co.nz from the website, www.realestate.co.nz, a New Zealand website great for finding homes! Continue Reading for the low-down.

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Kiwi app review: GrabOne

Andy — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:32:57 +0000

If, like me, you love a good bargain then you’ve probably heard of GrabOne and been on their website www.grabone.co.nz to hunt those bargains down. Well the good people at Moa Creative have created a GrabOne iPhone app. Continue reading to see my thoughts.

AppView: Your Venue

Dan — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:57:50 +0000

Are you travelling or holidaying in New Zealand and want to know the best places to Eat, Drink or Listen to bands! Or do you already live in Aotearoa and want to find the best venue deals in your area!

Say hello to “Your Venue” it’s your starting point for Venue Specials throughout New Zealand. The application is run by venues loading there specials weekly, so you are always up to date with Eating, Drinking and Listening to band deals!

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Kiwi App Review: Your Venue

Steve — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 07:45:32 +0000

Your Venue by Eighteen Peaks NZ is an app that promises to recommend places around you to eat, drink or listen to live music, and to find the best ‘deals’. We’ve come across one or two of these apps before, both headed by established brands, so the market is already catered for by serious competition… but can Your Venue deliver?Read More

Kiwi App Review: Stuff for iPad and iPhone

Steve — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:07:52 +0000

Yes, the headline is true: Fairfax has finally joined the growing throng of Kiwi media outlets to embrace the iOS platform with an official Stuff app for iPhone and iPad. Having just been approved by Apple, the app will hit the store tomorrow morning (19/10/10), but we were lucky enough to have grabbed a sneak preview of the final release and we’re going to share the details with you right here. Read More

Kiwi App Review: Deal Shrimp keeps track of your daily deal sites

Steve — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:46:56 +0000

Those daily deal sites? They’re addictive! For me, the addiction started with 1-day.co.nz, and grew as I became acquainted with offtheback.co.nz, 3deals.co.nz and more. Now, there are dozens of these sites and staying on top off what’s on offer can be a challenge. So I was delighted to happen across Deal Shrimp recently, a free kiwi app which lets your iPhone do all the hard yards so all you have to do is blow the cobwebs off your wallet.Read More

Kiwi app review: Tradestar

Mak — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:45:55 +0000

Tradestar, built by Zeal Software Solutions, is an iPhone app for the popular New Zealand auction website, TradeMe. We take a look at how it stacks up and if it’s a respectable alternative to TradeMe in Safari.

Kiwi App Review: 3 News

Allan — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:12:21 +0000

Following on from Lotto NZ, kiwi developers Moa Creative have come up with another app for our viewing pleasure. This time it’s an official app for 3 News. It’s always great to add another local source to our news apps collections as we must keep on top of what is happening at home and in the rest of the world. Keep reading for my take on TV3′s first foray into kiwi appdom…

Kiwi App Review: Joketoons

Steve — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:38:53 +0000

If the phrase “An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman walk into a bar…” is enough to get your funny-bone all of a twitter, then Joketoons could be the app for you. Produced by kiwi animation studio The Funny Farm, this app is designed for one thing: to make you laugh. But will it have you in stitches or reaching for the rotten tomatoes? Read on to find out!Read More

Kiwi app review: Menus.co.nz

Steve — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:45:18 +0000

The team over at Yellow have recently released their latest creation: Menus.co.nz, an app to accompany the website of the same name. Carrying out a similar function to the long-established MenuMania app, Menus.co.nz is designed to help you choose a restaurant or bar based on proximity or budget. But does it deliver the goods in gourmet style, or does it plonk it all in a torn take-out bag? Keep reading for the low-down.Read More

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Kiwi app review: TVNZ iPad app

Andy — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:47:10 +0000

We reported back in July that TVNZ were developing an iPad app, and it has now arrived. It’s free and comes with the promise of more to come. Does the app carry itself better than TVNZ’s announcement of it? Does it rival the excellent NZ Herald app? Continue reading to see my thoughts on this latest edition.Read More

Kiwi game review: Lil’Bug

Andy — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:39:23 +0000

Released at the end of July comes Lil’Bug – a simple, but fun, game from Kiwi developer Andrew Groom. The App Store calls it “cute”, so is it for everyone or is it just a kids game? Continue reading to see my thoughts.Read More

iPad App Review: Harcourts Mobile Agent Real Estate App

Paul — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:30:43 +0000

Next up for review we have the iPad Harcourts real estate app – lot number iTunes/336873420. This is a July 2010 new build iPad application constructed by Kiwi app builders Orsome. The app consists of 5 menu screens with one home screen. With a great starting price of $0 this is perfect for first time iPad application buyers or as an long term application investment. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to get on the iPad application ladder. So is the app luxurious affordable living with great build quality? Hit the read more for the full open home.Read More

First Look: Chopper 2 [video],[gallery]

Dan — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:04:12 +0000

You may remember back in April we posted about Chopper 2 being played on a TV. Well if you ever wanted / needed a reason to get both an iPhone and iPad we may just have it. The long awaited to sequel to kiwi-made Chopper, Chopper 2 is going to be available from Tuesday and will work on both your iPhone or iPad. Best of all, this is one of the first games you will be able to use whilst the iPad is plugged in to your TV (via component cable or VGA adapter) and controlled by your iPhone!

Hit the read more to see our first look and a video of the game in action.

Kiwi app review: New Zealand Herald for iPad (video and gallery)

Steve — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:58:59 +0000

The New Zealand Herald has launched an iPad app, just in time for the launch of the device here. I won’t beat about the bush: it’s fantastic, it’s beautiful, and it’s free. If you’ll forgive the obvious irony, words don’t really do this kind of app justice so we’ve gone hands-on with a video review and a gallery of screenshots. Hit the ‘read more’.

Kiwi app mini-review: The Official All Blacks App

Dan — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:00:10 +0000

I’m not sure if our readers will know this, but there is this game that’s played in New Zealand called “Rugby” and they have a national team called “The All Blacks” (apparently they’re pretty big here). Well if you’ve heard of the game and the team then this app might just interest you. Hit the read more for our look at the Official All Blacks app.
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Kiwi app mini review and Giveaway: Ducked Up!

Allan — Sun, 16 May 2010 04:27:30 +0000

New Zealand iPhone developers AlphaSprite have kindly provided me with a key to their latest iPhone game, Ducked Up!.

We all love hearing about successful New Zealand developers, so read on for more info about this game!

Kiwi app review: Ciao Baby

Steve — Tue, 04 May 2010 08:49:10 +0000

Ciao Baby is a Kiwi-developed app to help parents with hard-to-settle babies who have tried to use the ‘controlled-crying’ or ‘Ferber’ method (where baby is reassured at regular intervals while he or she ‘cries it out’), but who get lost with the timing. As a Dad to a seventeen-month-old baby boy I am no stranger to this problem, and depending on your take on this rather emotive subject, this could be the solution.

Kiwi App review: Resene ColourMatch

Steve — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:09:13 +0000

If you’re looking for some inspiration to freshen up your home with a lick of paint but are lacking in the old colour-coordination department, then this new Kiwi-coded app from Resene could help. By matching colours in objects and pictures that you come across in everyday life to a colour within Resene’s extensive range, Resene ColourMatch can help you achieve the look you thought was reserved for the home and garden magazines. How? Read on.

Are you a parent in Wellington? Join this iPhone app beta and be in to win an iPod touch

Steve — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:58:31 +0000

8Interactive, an iPhone development group based in Wellington, have contacted us with regards to an app they are developing which requires a closed beta environment to test and refine the product before it can be finalised and sent to Apple for approval on the App Store. They are seeking iPhone owners in Wellington who have children aged three to seven to take part, and an iPod touch is up for grabs for one lucky participant. Hit the link for further details and contacts.

Found Footage: Classic Kiwi Apple II ad from 1984

Steve — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:31:28 +0000

OK so this has nothing to do with the iPhone, but I’m certain you’ll forgive me for the diversion. The NZ Film Archive have just launched a celebration of classic kiwi TV ads from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s which they’ve cleverly called Sellebration, and whaddya know… there’s a locally made ad for the Apple II in the line-up! It’s funny stuff that is sure to strike a chord of nostalgia with anyone who remembers this from its original run, but it’s also kind of sad to see how far we’ve come, and yet how far we are from the likelihood of this ever happening again. Hit ‘read more’ for the link, and while you’re there stick around for the rest of the collection.

Kiwi app mini-review and giveaway: Doodle Blitz

Steve — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:42:55 +0000

Here’s a quick look at a simple but fun new game from kiwi developer Ivan Mackintosh. We’ve also got four copies of it up for grabs so read on for your chance to win.

Kiwi dev linked to rogue premium-rate dialler, costing Brits dearly

Steve — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:55:19 +0000

British online tech publication The Register have posted an interesting piece involving New Zealand iPhone developer Orsome and AdMob advertising. An advert embedded into the free version of Orsome’s Bubblewrap game featured an AdMob advert which, when clicked, dialled a premium-rate phone number without warning which has racked up large bills for some unsuspecting British users of the app. It’s an interesting read and the first we’ve heard of the bogus practice that was once commonplace on dial-up internet connections. Read on for the link. [Thanks for the heads-up, Ivan]

Kiwi App Review (and giveaway): Bird Strike

Dan — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:48:25 +0000

PikPok is another Kiwi development company that is producing some top notch stuff. Today I took a look at their new game ‘Bird Strike‘. Hit the ‘read more’ link to see what I thought and to get the chance to win yourself a copy (we have 3 copies to give away).

Christchurch company churns out eight apps as part of experimental project

Steve — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:00:03 +0000

The Dominion Post have posted a story on stuff.co.nz today about Jade Software, a Christchurch-based programming house, that has produced eight iPhone apps (so far) as part of an experimental project designed to “take [employees] outside of their comfort zone”. Pretty inspiring stuff, and a good read. Hit ‘Read More’ for the link.

iPhonewzealand App update available now

Dan — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:43:15 +0000

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 1.0.2Read More

The iPhonewzealand app is live on the App Store!

The Team — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:59:48 +0000

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.

Kiwi App Preview: New iPhonewzealand app coming soon [video]

Dan — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:57:48 +0000

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 More

Kiwi App Review: NZRSS

Dan — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:00:37 +0000

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).

Kiwi app review: Dynamate Christmas Edition

Steve — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:55:52 +0000

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!

Kiwi app review: Chopper

Steve — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:55:20 +0000

Ah, Defender. How many shiny silver coins I wasted in your good name in my youth! For the uninitiated, Defender was a sideways-scrolling shoot-em-up from 1980 in which you controlled a spaceship on an alien planet. The aim of the game was to kill aliens (I believe that was a mandatory sub-plot of all games in the 1980s) and rescue humans, whilst trying to not to crash your spacecraft. Now, in 2009, Kiwi developers Majic Jungle have re-made this classic game in the shape of Chopper for iPhone. But is it worthy of its predecessor?

Review: Kiwi-made Nutshell iPhone case

Steve — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:41:28 +0000

The iPhone accessory market is huge, with cases being the most developed segment by a country mile. With a miriad of choices from silicone skins to polycarbonate transparent shells, iPhone users are very well catered for in the protection of their new devices. So when a local kiwi company contacted iPhonewzealand to ask if we wanted to review “the world’s best” case, I was naturally intrigued and had to see it for myself.Read More

Does Voice Control understand the Kiwi accent?

Steve — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:00:30 +0000

Voice control. How are you finding it? Personally, I find it about as useful as a chocolate teapot. So much so that I’ve almost given up on it completely, but before I do that I wanted to give it one last chance.Read More