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#4SonXT Launch parties how did they go? [video] [gallery]
As you may or may not have heard Telecom threw a couple of launch events last night to celebrate getting the iPhone 4S. Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch seemed to get the queues whilst Dunedin didn’t have much of anything. However in the other three centres a great time was had by all and, as far as we know, no one went home disappointed or empty-handed. Keep reading to see our launch party thoughts, video (nicely edited by Steve) and gallery of pictures.…
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Posted in All, iPhone, Other News, Telecom XT
Vodafone breaks the silence, announces pricing and midnight launch
Vodafone have finally broken their silence on the iPhone 4S and have this afternoon announced handset pricing, subsidies, plans, and confirmed that they, too, will be hosting a midnight launch at the following stores: Queen St, Auckland; Lambton Quay, Wellington; George St, Dunedin; and Riccarton Mall, Christchurch. It will then be available in all Vodafone retail stores from 9:00am. The handset-only price is $1049, but subsidies and contracts appear (with just a cursory glance) to be similar to Telecom’s offerings. Keep reading for the press release and full pricing details.…
Read MoreDetails for Telecom’s iPhone 4S launch parties [poll] [launch-pics]
With less than 24 hours to go we thought we’d make sure you know what is happening for the launch parties (yes, parties!) Telecom will be hosting at 12:01am and what happens if you are not in a “main centre”.
You’ll find a poll below to let us know your plans are and our live blog will kick off in earnest later on this evening. Click here for that. (moved all the pics over to flickr to save bandwidth)
Now, before anybody asks why we haven’t done a post like this for Vodafone, the reason is simple: Vodafone haven’t announced any launch details for us to give you. Telecom have been very up-front with prices, plans, launch times and registration processes with very little left in doubt and that’s a massively refreshing approach compared to the fiasco of last year’s iPhone 4 (un)launch from Vodafone. If we do hear anything from Big Red, we’ll let you know. Info on the Vodafone launch can be found here.…
Posted in All, iPhone, Telecom XT
iPhone 4S launches in New Zealand November 11th, pre-orders open Friday
After a short but agonising wait, Apple has confirmed this morning that the iPhone 4S will launch in New Zealand on November 11th with pre-orders opening November 4th. Pricing has also been confirmed with the 16GB model priced at $1,049, the 32GB model at $1,199 and the 64GB at $1,349. Keep reading for the full press release.…
Read MoreFTW: Mac OS X Lion launches July 20th
Just confirmed from the earnings call: OS X Lion will launch tomorrow, July 20. This was an unusual way to announce the launch, but it confirms the week’s rumors regarding the launch.…
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Posted in FTW, Other News
Was the New Zealand iPad 2 launch a success? A spectator’s point of view.
You’ve already heard from Dan and his iPad 2 launch-day experience, so now I thought I’d give you my opinion as an iPad 2-abstainer who got to observe the whole thing from the comfort of iPhonewzealand Towers.
iOS device launches in New Zealand are always far more cloak-and-dagger, and usually far more disappointing than they really need to be. In other countries, launch retailers are usually well publicised, have good amounts of stock, and queuing fans are made to feel welcome and assured that they’re not wasting their time. So why is it so different here, and how did the iPad 2 launch compare to past experiences?…
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Posted in All, iPad, Other News
iPad 2 launch: user pictures
And so the queuing begins! We’re aware that some of you are queuing for your iPad 2′s already, which is mighty impressive considering they won’t go on sale until 5pm. This is where we’ll be posting your pictures so keep them coming to the following address: [email protected] When you send them to us let us know the following:
- Your iPnz username
- The Location
- The Time
Keep reading to see your pictures… the first one was added at 8am!…
Read MoreWaiting for the iPad 2? Join us on IRC!
Waiting up for the iPad 2 or want to join in some quality iOS chatter? The iPhonewzealand IRC channel is for you! Click ‘Read More’ to get the low down.…
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Posted in All, iPad, Other News
iPad 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 MoreApple confirms iPad 2 coming to NZ this Friday with cheaper pricing, pre-orders begin 3am
After days of excruciating “will they, won’t they” speculation, Apple have finally issued a press release confirming that the launch of the iPad 2 is most certainly on for this Friday. Pre-orders will begin via the Apple Store at 3am and – joy of joys – prices have dropped to lower than the pre-GST-rise levels set when the original iPad launched last year. Keep reading for the full press release from Apple.…
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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Posted in FTW
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 launch in NZ: how will it play out? [poll]
So here’s a question we have been asking ourselves over the last few days: how will the iPad 2 launch play out here in New Zealand? We have seen in the past some massive fails in terms of Apple launches but will the iPad 2 follow in the same vein or will we actually feel wanted by Apple? Keep reading for our thoughts on how it could work.…
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Posted in All, iPad, Other News
Travelling over the holidays? Grab yourself some duty-free Apple gear
Okay, so we’re a little late with this news but Auckland Airport have recently announced a major upgrade to its duty-free shopping opportunities having added some major international brands to its offering, including Apple. According to a quote at Geekzone, MacBooks and iPads will now be available tax-free for the first time in New Zealand. Keep reading for the full PR from Auckland Airport, and a link to the Geekzone article.…
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Posted in All, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Other News
Price issues said to be cause of dramatic iPhone 4 launch
The salt in the wound: How Vodafone launched the iPhone 4 overseas
After yesterday’s fiasco, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Vodafone simply doesn’t understand what the launch of a product like the iPhone 4 means to its customers, or that it simply doesn’t ‘do’ glitzy launches. Wrong. Check out video footage of how Big Red launched the iPhone 4 in other countries including Australia and Hong Kong with lavish parties and awesome hospitality, and then compare that with footage of our own after the break.…
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Posted in All, iPhone, Other News
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.…
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