Tag Archives: New Zealand
Finally!! Telecom to get the iPhone 4S!
Finally after much will-they-won’t-they and then the whole website-links-coming-and-going thing, Telecom have finally stepped up and announced that they will indeed be offering the iPhone (all versions) and what’s more they will be launching the devices at 12:01am on 11th in the 4 major centres (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin). Keep reading for more info and the full press release… including plans.…
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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 MoreiTunes in the cloud now available from New Zealand store
Amongst other updates that are coming with iCloud, Apple has quietly updated the iTunes Store on iOS 5 to now allow for iTunes in the Cloud, meaning the music you purchase in iTunes appears automatically on all your devices and you can also download your past iTunes purchases.
It needs to be activated by going to “Settings >> Store” and then you will see that under Automatic downloads there is now a Music option. This will likely already be there once you download iOS 5 if you are not a dev and don’t currently have it. Once you have done that you will see purchases in the iTunes app and you will be able to download your pas purchases.
Unfortunately iTunes Match is still only available for U.S account holders. Image gallery after the break…
Hat tip to JarrodM for the heads up…
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Today’s iPhone 4S announcement and what it means for New Zealand
After all the hype and the months of insufferable wild speculation, it pains me to say that if today’s announcement could be summed up in a word it would be: yawn. This will certainly go down in history as one of the least exciting iPhone keynotes (in my opinion at least), but for New Zealand in particular there is even less to be excited about. Why? Keep reading.…
Read MoreTradeMe app updated, finally able to add new listings
Back in November last year we had an exclusive hands on preview with the TradeMe app when it first launched. In May, we wrote that it was time for more features. Now, almost a year after the initial release, TradeMe have released a new update, with the usual bug fixes, but also a critical functionality update… In-app listing has arrived!…
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Is your business weather, sickness and disaster-proof? There are apps for that.
Snowstorms, earthquakes and tornadoes: mother nature just keeps throwing curve-balls at New Zealand this year and there’s no telling when she’ll do it again. All of these events cause massive disruption for not just people but businesses too and a study by LogMeIn shows that up to 68% of small businesses and 32% of corporates are unprepared to deal with events that could cause loss of access to the office. If you’re reading this blog it’s a fair bet to say that you own at least one iOS device, so keep reading and make sure that you’re tooled up to avoid being part of these statistics.…
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AppView: Rugby 2011 & Rugby 2011 HD
2011: a big year for Rugby in New Zealand!
This app is your full guide to 2011 with complete schedules by team, venue and date and valuable information about each venue.…
Read MoreFacebook switches on ‘Places’ for New Zealand
John is at the chip shop. Mark is at the supermarket. Jane is on the loo. Yes, prepare for a flood of incredibly annoying location announcements from all your friends because Facebook has just flipped the switch on ‘Places’ for New Zealand – the location-aware feature announced last year that allows people with GPS-enabled mobile devices like the iPhone to announce their every movement, should they so wish. The service is live in the Facebook iPhone app right now, so if you’re that kind of person… get to it.…
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Why iOS devices suddenly just became a threat to Sky
Here in New Zealand, Sky operates a nice little monopoly on the pay TV market. It has been like that since 1990 and there are no signs of any new entrants. Feeding us with paltry meals of imported shows two-or-three seasons behind their expiry date, Sky has enjoyed fat profits and (compared to other countries) only few channels to buy programming for. But two announcements made yesterday could finally bring real alternatives to NZ, and Sky should take heed.…
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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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VoBack replacement iPhone 4 backs, available right here in New Zealand
Back in December we posted a quick look at a silver back that Dan had bought for his iPhone 4. It caused quite a stir as the back is unexpectedly easy to replace and the ability to customise is certainly appealing – from the comments we can see that quite a few of you went off and bought one. We were then contacted by a Christchurch-based company called VoBack who offer similar backs, and they were kind enough to supply us with some samples. Let’s take a look at how the iPhone 4 can be transformed with a bit of colour and texture!…
Read MoreMerry Christmas to all our readers
To all our readers, we at iPhonewzealand would just like to extend our heart-felt wishes for a very Merry Christmas for you and all your families. 2010 has been another fantastic year for us and we really appreciate all the continued support you’ve given us. The positive feedback we’ve had throughout the year and the blinding work coming out of New Zealand’s development community is what keeps us going, and we’ve really enjoyed giving something back to the kiwi iPhone community.
This year we had four new writers join the team, Paul, Mak, Allan and Andy and we’d like you to join us in thanking them for their input into the site (they do it for free you know).
We’ll be raising our glasses in your honour and are really looking forward to 2011! As we are winding down now, posts to the site will be thin on the ground between now and the new year, but we hope you’ll be with us when we’re back in full swing in the new year.
Have a good one!…
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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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AppView: Your Venue
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!…
Read MoreAppView: PriceMe for iPhone
This application provides on the go access to the PriceMe Ltd service (also available via www.priceme.co.nz or www.priceme.net.au) that allows you to search for products and compare retailers and prices for the products.
This covers retailers based in New Zealand or Australia, and covers various categories including electronics, automotive, entertainment, appliances, cloths, wines and spirits and many more.…
Read MoreAppView: Kiwi Acre New Zealand
New Zealand properties at your finger tips.
Kiwi Acre is a easy way to discover real-estate for sale or rent while you on the go. This application utilise the power of Google base API to bring you properties listed on the web and is intended to be used while you out and about and looking for a new home or investment property.…
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