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Saturday, 07 August 2010 |
iPhone in Australia now offers a micro-SIM card cutting service. All iPhone 4s and iPads sold require a micro-SIM, compared to the traditional SIM card to work. Read more about it here.
For only $5 per SIM card, simply post us your SIM and we'll cut it perfectly down to micro-SIM size and post it back to you the same day. You just need to include a pre-paid envelope with your address. If you are interested, please get in touch with us. If you are also interested in becoming a micro-SIM cutter, we can provide you with the tools and advertising to do so - just shoot us an e-mail. |
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Thursday, 05 August 2010 |
iLounge has published some information on the upcoming iPod, iPhone, and iPad lineups from a 'highly reliable source'.
If you remember our exclusive first details on the iPad, iPod nano 4G and 5G, you’ll know that our sources’ accuracy level is very high but not perfect, which is about as good as can be expected given the nature of Apple-related leaks. (Except for ones posted by the always impressive John Gruber, who appears to be getting pre-release information directly from Apple.)
iPods
iLounge has heard that there are three new iPods ready to launch this month or next. A new nano, a new touch, and possibly a new 1.7" touchscreen shuffle. Other chatter involves a three-inch touchscreen for the iPod touch, shaving half an inch off the diagonal.
iPad
A seven inch iPad will reportedly be announced late this year or early 2011.
iPhone
Apple is reportedly pushing up the release date of the fifth-generation iPhone to early 2011 (as soon as January) due to antenna issues with the iPhone 4. It’s unclear if the iPhone components will be repackaged into a difference shell. iLounge finds this one hard to believe.
iPhone 4 Bumpers
Apple is currently working on a less expensive all-silicone version of the Bumper to give away after September. iLounge's source says Apple was considering giving away free Bumpers before taking the chance to launch with the bare device. |
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Wednesday, 04 August 2010 |
For those of us who still don't have iPhone 4s, here's a quick list of things to bring to make sure your purchasing experience is stress-free.
What to bring:
Outright Purchase:
Purchase limits may apply.
Only credit cards can be accepted for iPhone payment.
Pre-Paid for Optus, Telstra and Vodafone:
Valid ID must include your photograph and signature.
Only credit cards can be accepted for iPhone payment
To purchase and activate a Post-Paid rate plan* for iPhone, you will need the following:
Current Optus, Telstra, 3 and Vodafone customers:
Valid ID that forms 60 points
Current account details
New Optus, Telstra, 3 and Vodafone customers:
At least two types of ID making up 100 points are required.
One ID must include your photograph and signature.
One ID must include your current billing address.
Billing statements used as identification must be your most recent post hardcopy.
Remember to sync your current phone one last time before you come into the store.
Current iPhone owners and existing Optus, Telstra, 3 or Vodafone customers:
There are a variety of upgrade options for existing customers. To learn more about upgrading, check with your existing mobile service provider for more details. |
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Wednesday, 04 August 2010 |
FUN reader Filip Chudzinski has published a chart which shows the price of an unlocked iPhone 4 in 23 countries.
While Hong Kong is the cheapest, Americans are definitely better off heading up to Canada to grab their unlocked iPhone 4 from the Apple Store.
You could also just wait for the soon be released iPhone Dev-Team unlock.
Read More via AppAdvice
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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 |
SMH: Telstra T-Life stores have been rorting iPhone 4 customers by charging them prices far in excess of those advertised on the Telstra website.
In some cases the stores are asking customers to sign contracts agreeing to more than $1000 in extra charges above those advertised by Telstra. The company says it is aware of the problem.
On its contract plans, depending on the size of the monthly cap and whether customers want a 16GB or 32GB version, Telstra charges an upfront cost for the handset in addition to the monthly plan cost.
However, some T-Life stores have been adding a further monthly handset cost on top of this amount that adds up to hundreds of dollars in extra charges over the life of the contract.
For instance, those who buy a 16GB iPhone 4 on a $49 plan must pay $149 up front under the advertised prices. But some T-Life stores are asking for an additional $25 a month on top of this, equating to an extra $600 over the life of the contract.
"The [T-Life store] manager said that because he owns the franchise he can charge whatever the hell he wants," wrote a user on the Whirlpool forums, where a large thread has formed around the matter.
"He doesn't have to issue subsidised phones nor does he have to follow the iPhone 4 plans that Telstra have on their website."
Several others have said they experienced the same issues and received similar responses from T-Life store managers. Some say the additional monthly charge at other stores was even higher, at $49 a month. |
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 |
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CNET: It's that time of year again folks, so crack out your calculators as we wade through the confusing quagmire that is Aussie telco iPhone pricing.
All in all, the iPhone pricing in 2010 shows how far Australia has come in regards to cost versus value. Even if you compare last year's plans you'd find that the starting price for both the 16GB and 32GB models were higher and the data inclusions much lower. We've done our best to match up pricing tiers between the different carriers, but remember that these pricing charts don't take coverage or service into account; a factor which in itself has immense value.
The bits that don't fit well in tables
- The Optus AU$59 and AU$79 plans include unlimited national SMS messaging, so the Calls and Messaging value on these plans will only be used by voice calls.
- All Optus plans include unmetered access to Facebook, Twitter and a range of other social-networking sites.
- Vodafone and 3 data values include the bonus 1GB of data available on selected smartphone contracts, including the iPhone 4.
- The total minimum cost listed excludes the additional handset repayment cost, which is an extra 24 times the listed handset repayment cost for either a 16GB or 32GB.
- Handset repayment costs are per month for the life of the contract with all telcos except Telstra, which charges an upfront repayment fee.
Mid-range plans — 24 months
| Telco
| Monthly spend
| Handset — 16GB
| Handset — 32GB
| Calls & messages
| Data
| Min. cost
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| Vodafone |
AU$49 |
AU$5 |
AU$10 |
AU$450 |
1.5GB |
AU$1181 |
| Three |
AU$49 |
AU$5 |
AU$10 |
AU$450 |
1.5GB |
AU$1181 |
| Optus |
AU$49 |
AU$8 |
AU$15 |
AU$450 |
1GB |
AU$1184 |
| Telstra |
AU$49 |
AU$149 |
AU$299 |
AU$400 |
200MB |
AU$1325 |
| Optus |
AU$59 |
AU$0 |
AU$10 |
AU$550 |
2GB |
AU$1416 |
| Vodafone |
AU$69 |
AU$0 |
AU$5 |
AU$650 |
1.75GB |
AU$1656 |
| Three |
AU$69 |
AU$0 |
AU$5 |
AU$650 |
1.75GB |
AU$1656 |
High-use plans — 24 months
| Telco
| Monthly spend
| Handset — 16GB
| Handset — 32GB
| Calls & messages
| Data
| Min. cost
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| Optus |
AU$79 |
AU$0 |
AU$0 |
AU$800 |
2GB |
AU$1896 |
| Telstra |
AU$79 |
AU$0 |
AU$199 |
AU$750 |
500MB |
AU$1896 |
| Vodafone |
AU$79 |
AU$0 |
AU$0 |
AU$800 |
2GB |
AU$1896 |
| Three |
AU$79 |
AU$0 |
AU$0 |
AU$800 |
2GB |
AU$1896 |
| Optus |
AU$89 |
AU$0 |
AU$0 |
Unlimited |
3GB |
AU$2136 |
| Optus |
AU$99 |
AU$0 |
AU$0 |
Unlimited |
5GB |
AU$2376 |
| Telstra |
AU$99 |
AU$0 |
AU$0 |
AU$1000 |
500MB |
AU$2376 |
| Vodafone |
AU$99 |
AU$0 |
AU$0 |
Unlimited |
3GB |
AU$2376 |
| Three |
AU$99 |
AU$0 |
AU$0 |
Unlimited |
3GB |
AU$2376 |
Important things to remember
- Telstra's upfront handset repayment may have the appearance of being more expensive, but you'd be surprised. If you compare AU$49 per month plans, Telstra's AU$299 upfront payment for a 32GB iPhone works out cheaper than the AU$360 you'll pay Optus, Vodafone or 3 over 24 months.
- Don't be lured by enormous data allowances. Unless you're going to regularly tether your iPhone to a laptop and share the data, then 1GB or less is sufficient for most people's mobile browsing needs.
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