DChetty» iPhone https://dchetty.co.za Through My Own Eyes Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:36:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.1 Google Maps for iPhone – iOS6 compatible! https://dchetty.co.za/2012/12/google-maps-for-iphone-ios6-compatible/ https://dchetty.co.za/2012/12/google-maps-for-iphone-ios6-compatible/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:27:30 +0000 https://dchetty.co.za/?p=2137 So after the nightmare that is Apple Maps, Google have stepped up to the challenge of saving iOS6 users from terrible Maps experiences, by launching their own Google Maps app for iOS, which runs perfectly on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.

The Google Maps app, syncs with your Google account, allowing for seamless maps search history sharing between your desktop and other devices and the app. Offering free live traffic data and voice-guided turn-by-turn directions and best of all, the mobile app supports Streetview, Google Maps definitely shines as the best free mapping app for the iPhone once again. Heres the Official Google Maps for iPhone video:

To Download the app, go to the app store via your device and search for Google Maps.  Or you can get Google Maps for iOS from the App Store here.

If you’re a developer, Google has also announced that they have concurrently launched the Google Maps SDK for iOS to allow you to integrate Google Maps into your apps, here’s the Google Maps for iPhone SDK Documentation.

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]]> https://dchetty.co.za/2012/09/steve-jobs-resurrection-the-iphone-5-announcement/feed/ 0 How to fix the iOS5.1 download error problem! https://dchetty.co.za/2012/03/how-to-fix-the-ios5-1-download-error-problem/ https://dchetty.co.za/2012/03/how-to-fix-the-ios5-1-download-error-problem/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:10:07 +0000 https://dchetty.co.za/?p=1973 So iOS5.1 launched last week and was available for immediate download. Many users have complained about an error when trying to use the SOFTWARE UPDATE feature on the iPhone for iOS5.1. This is a quick workaround that could resolve the problem as it did for me.

  • Open Settings > Wifi
  • Click on the little blue arrow on the right of the active connection name.
  • Go to DHCP > DNS
    • My DNS setting was 10.0.0.2, but yours could be different.
  • Change this to either the Google DNS setting which is “8.8.8.8″
  • or use the open DNS setting which is “208.67.222.222″
  • Now go back to Settings > General > Software Update and try again.

This resolved the issue with my iPhone 4, which is now completely up to date with iOS 5.1

Read also: How to download iOS5.0.1 and update your iPhone or iPad

]]> https://dchetty.co.za/2012/03/how-to-fix-the-ios5-1-download-error-problem/feed/ 0 Samsung Galaxy S2 ad campaign mocks iPhone 4S! https://dchetty.co.za/2011/11/samsung-galaxy-s2-ad-campaign-mocks-iphone-4s/ https://dchetty.co.za/2011/11/samsung-galaxy-s2-ad-campaign-mocks-iphone-4s/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:38:47 +0000 https://dchetty.co.za/?p=1874 Samsung has launched an attack campaign on Apple with their latest mock advert which does not explicitly mention the iPhone 4S, but does a good job of ripping Apple fanboys.

I must admit, even though I’m a huge Apple fan, I quite like the ad from Samsung.

]]> https://dchetty.co.za/2011/11/samsung-galaxy-s2-ad-campaign-mocks-iphone-4s/feed/ 0 How to download iOS5.0.1 and update your iPad or iPhone! https://dchetty.co.za/2011/11/how-to-download-ios5-0-1-and-update-your-ipad-or-iphone/ https://dchetty.co.za/2011/11/how-to-download-ios5-0-1-and-update-your-ipad-or-iphone/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:16:47 +0000 https://dchetty.co.za/?p=1847 [UPDATE: How to download and update to iOS6 for iPhone, iPod and iPad!]

Apple has just released the latest update for iOS5 which is iOS5.0.1. It is available as an over the air update, which means that you don’t need to plug your iPhone or iPad into your laptop to get the update.

The total download size is 44MB, so I’d recommend doing the download via wifi, or via a data bundle.

To get the update, go to Settings > General > Software Update.

The update release notes are:

  • Fixes bugs affecting battery life
  • Adds Multitasking Gestures for original iPad
  • Resolves bugs with Documents in the Cloud
  • Improves voice recognition for Australian users using dictation

 

Here are the direct download links for the iOS 5.0.1 update.

Remember to use iTunes 10.5 to do the update.

]]> https://dchetty.co.za/2011/11/how-to-download-ios5-0-1-and-update-your-ipad-or-iphone/feed/ 0 How to reject a call on iPhone! iPhone Tip https://dchetty.co.za/2011/03/how-to-reject-a-call-on-iphone-iphone-tip/ https://dchetty.co.za/2011/03/how-to-reject-a-call-on-iphone-iphone-tip/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:47:20 +0000 https://dchetty.co.za/?p=1697

This is a very simple tip that would seem like an easy task, but at first glance is quite a tricky thing to figure out on your own if you are new to the Apple iPhone.

When you receive a call, you may MUTE the call, by pressing the button on the top of the iPhone just once.
To REJECT the call and divert the call straight to voicemail, press the button on the top of the iPhone twice in fairly quick succession.

If you have any other iPhone tips, please let me know!

]]> https://dchetty.co.za/2011/03/how-to-reject-a-call-on-iphone-iphone-tip/feed/ 1 MTN iPhone 4 Contract Pricing for South Africa! https://dchetty.co.za/2010/09/mtn-iphone-4-contract-pricing-for-south-africa/ https://dchetty.co.za/2010/09/mtn-iphone-4-contract-pricing-for-south-africa/#comments Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:29:42 +0000 https://dchetty.co.za/?p=1607 And here and the MTN iPhone 4 Contract Pricing for South Africa:

]]> https://dchetty.co.za/2010/09/mtn-iphone-4-contract-pricing-for-south-africa/feed/ 1 Vodacom South Africa iPhone 4 contract prices! https://dchetty.co.za/2010/09/vodacom-south-africa-iphone-4-contract-prices/ https://dchetty.co.za/2010/09/vodacom-south-africa-iphone-4-contract-prices/#comments Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:00:09 +0000 https://dchetty.co.za/?p=1600 Yup, here it is! Final pricing for the iPhone 4 on Vodacom South Africa contracts:

APPLE iPHONE 4 16G FREE ON TALK 1000
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G FREE ON iPHONE TALK 500
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R2419 CASH ON BUSINESS, TALK 130 (per minute billing)
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R2759 CASH ON BUSINESS (per second billing)
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R3899 CASH ON TALK 75s
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R2639 CASH ON TALK 120
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R2529 CASH ON TALK 200
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R2299 CASH ON TALK 240
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R2189 CASH ON iPHONE TALK 120
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R1959 CASH ON iPHONE TALK 240
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R2189 CASH ON TALK 350s
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R2069 CASH ON TALK 500
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R2529 CASH ON TOP UP 315, 400s
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R3099 CASH ON TOP UP 315s
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R2419 CASH ON TOP UP 500
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R2299 CASH ON TOP UP 590
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R3439 CASH ON iPHONE EVERYDAY OFF-PEAK 120
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R3669 CASH ON EVERYDAY OFF-PEAK 120 (per minute billing)
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R4349 CASH ON EVERYDAY OFF-PEAK 120 (per second billing)
*** MONTHLY PAYMENT DEALS
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R119 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON BUSINESS, TALK 130 (per minute billing)
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R139 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON BUSINESS (per second billing)
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R129 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON TALK 120
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R129 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON TALK 200
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R99 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON TALK 240
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R109 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON iPHONE TALK 120
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R99 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON iPHONE TALK 240
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R109 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON TALK 350s
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R99 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON TALK 500
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R129 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON TOP UP 315 & 400s
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R149 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON TOP UP 315s (per second billing)
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R119 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON TOP UP 500s
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R109 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON TOP UP 590
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R189 PM FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON TALK 75s
APPLE iPHONE 4 16G @ R169 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS + SUBSCRIPTION ON iPHONE EVERYDAY OFF-PEAK 120
APPLE iPHONE 4 32 GIG
APPLE iPHONE 4 32G @ R1389 CASH ON TALK 1000
APPLE iPHONE 4 32G @ R2869 CASH ON iPHONE TALK 500
APPLE iPHONE 4 32G @ R3549 CASH ON BUSINESS, TALK 130 (per minute billing)
APPLE iPHONE 4 32G @ R3899 CASH ON BUSINESS (per second billing)
APPLE iPHONE 4 32G @ R5039 CASH ON TALK 75s
APPLE iPHONE 4 32G @ R4309 CASH ON TALK 120
APPLE iPHONE 4 32G @ R3669 CASH ON TALK 200
APPLE iPHONE 4 32G @ R3439 CASH ON TALK 240
APPLE iPHONE 4 32G @ R3329 CASH ON iPHONE TALK 120
APPLE iPHONE 4 32G @ R3099 CASH ON iPHONE TALK 240
APPLE iPHONE 4 32G @ R3329 CASH ON TALK 350s
APPLE iPHONE 4 32G @ R3209 CASH ON TALK 500
APPLE iPHONE 4 32G @ R3669 CASH ON TOP UP 315, 400s
]]> https://dchetty.co.za/2010/09/vodacom-south-africa-iphone-4-contract-prices/feed/ 0 How to install iPhone OS 3.0! https://dchetty.co.za/2009/06/how-to-install-iphone-os-30/ https://dchetty.co.za/2009/06/how-to-install-iphone-os-30/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:23:17 +0000 https://dchetty.co.za/?p=937 There are a few misconceptions as to how to upgrade your iPhone software to version 3.0.

First off, it is available free to ALL iPhone users and iPod Touch users will be asked a small fee ($10 I think).

How to upgrade?

  • Plug in your iPhone via the USB to your computer.
  • If iTunes does not run automatically, start iTunes. Download iTunes 8.2
  • A pop up will be displayed telling you to upgrade.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions.

Is it possible to Jailbreak iPhone OS 3.0?

You can bet that it can be Jailbroken. :)

The guys from the Dev Team released a “fix” before the launch of the new OS but have kept it under wraps until it launches to avoid Apple patching their OS to prevent the iPhone from being Jailbroken.

Called ultrasn0w, the firmware hack is said to work on all iPhone OS versions from 3.0 down to the very first first version.

Watch this video of how to go about unlocking your SIM on your iPhone after upgrading to iPhone OS 3.0.

Expect the SIM unlocking to be out within 24 hours and I will post an update here with links when it becomes available.

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