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Australians will be finally able to connect to the net and use their own phones on international flights when Singapore Airlines introduces in-flight communications next year.]]> Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:40:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iphone-4-unlock-telstra-optus-vodafone-3-three-vha.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone-4-unlock-telstra-optus-vodafone-3-three-vha.htm

Want to travel overseas with your iPhone 4? Here's a list of the network lock policy, and the unlock cost, for each of the Aussie carriers.]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:37:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hotels-add-ipad-to-the-room-service-menu.htm http://apcmag.com//hotels-add-ipad-to-the-room-service-menu.htm

At Hong Kong’s Langham Place hotel you can add a high-tech twist to your holiday by hiring an iPad to act as your city guide.]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:23:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//jetstar-to-rent-ipads-to-passengers-for-10.htm http://apcmag.com//jetstar-to-rent-ipads-to-passengers-for-10.htm

Jetstar has revealed plans to trial the iPad as an in-flight entertainment option, with customers to pay $10 to rent the Apple device on board selected domestic routes from June.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:23:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//airline-to-use-ipads-for-in-flight-entertainment.htm http://apcmag.com//airline-to-use-ipads-for-in-flight-entertainment.htm

Passengers will use Apple’s slate to watch first-run movies, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and magazines, and maybe even gamble in an in-flight casino...]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//skype-adds-monthly-subscription-plans.htm http://apcmag.com//skype-adds-monthly-subscription-plans.htm

One hour of Skype calls to landline and mobile numbers starts at $1.50 per month, depending on which countries you need to call...]]> Fri, 14 May 2010 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//blackberry-gets-travel-savvy-with-new-ac-adaptor.htm http://apcmag.com//blackberry-gets-travel-savvy-with-new-ac-adaptor.htm

New BlackBerry smartphones will swap the hardwired wall-wart for a more compact and iPhone-like adaptor with a USB sync cable.]]> Fri, 07 May 2010 11:54:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-mac-love-boat-fanbois-take-to-the-high-seas.htm http://apcmag.com//the-mac-love-boat-fanbois-take-to-the-high-seas.htm

If you go on holiday to get away from your tech, consider your next cruise line carefully: Celebrity Cruises has opened a floating Mac shop, complete with training and accessories.]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//melbourne-mac-fan-flies-to-us-to-bring-back-the-first-ipad-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//melbourne-mac-fan-flies-to-us-to-bring-back-the-first-ipad-in-australia.htm

Mac enthusiast Anthony Agius tells APC why he’s flying from Melbourne to New York for the launch of the iPad – and why he’s bringing back as many iPads as he can carry!]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//skype-lands-on-nokia-smartphones-but-iphone-still-to-come.htm http://apcmag.com//skype-lands-on-nokia-smartphones-but-iphone-still-to-come.htm

Skype could end the ‘mobile roaming rage’ for Nokia and Sony-Ericsson customers stung by outrageous carrier charges for global roaming. But where’s the promised Skype for iPhone?]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//airbus-why-in-seat-tech-is-so-tricky.htm http://apcmag.com//airbus-why-in-seat-tech-is-so-tricky.htm

Future planes will continue to offer better integration with media players and high-speed Internet access, but developing those features is a major pain, according to an Airbus executive.]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:19:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//now_you_can_use_gmail_when_youre_offline.htm http://apcmag.com//now_you_can_use_gmail_when_youre_offline.htm

It's taken more than 18 months in development, but Google is finally rolling out an offline mode for Gmail that lets you work with your email while you're not connected to the net.]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:19:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//singapore_airlines_gets_ipod__iphone_support.htm http://apcmag.com//singapore_airlines_gets_ipod__iphone_support.htm

Yeehaw -- finally! Singapore Airlines has installed full iPod and iPhone music and video connectivity in all classes on its newest plane.]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:11:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//monash_university_and_vodafone_provide_wifi_on_the_school_bus.htm http://apcmag.com//monash_university_and_vodafone_provide_wifi_on_the_school_bus.htm

Uni students will be the first in Australia to get free HSDPA & WiFi while the wheels on the bus go round and round.]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//qantas_to_offer_paperless_iphone_3g_checkin.htm http://apcmag.com//qantas_to_offer_paperless_iphone_3g_checkin.htm

Now you'll really hate it if you lose your boarding pass.]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//big_business_release_websites_for_iphone_users.htm http://apcmag.com//big_business_release_websites_for_iphone_users.htm

Qantas to offer online check-in and boarding passes on your iPhone's screen. ]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:12:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//revealed_the_best_global_roaming_data_deals_for_your_iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//revealed_the_best_global_roaming_data_deals_for_your_iphone.htm

Travelling with your iPhone overseas? Here's the best value for your data-roaming dollar!]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is_affordable_global_roaming_finally_coming.htm http://apcmag.com//is_affordable_global_roaming_finally_coming.htm

After years of being rorted for telephone and data charges every time we leave the country, Australians might finally be in line for some decent deals when they travel.]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//welcome_to_ipod_airlines.htm http://apcmag.com//welcome_to_ipod_airlines.htm

New biz-class seats from Singapore and United let you connect your iPod or iPhone to the plane's in-flight entertainment system.]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//inflight_internet_takes_off_in_qantas_a380.htm http://apcmag.com//inflight_internet_takes_off_in_qantas_a380.htm

Accessing the net 35,000 feet up is taking off around the world, with Australia's flying roo announcing its inflight internet plans for the Qantas Airbus A380.]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:07:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//prepare_for_your_laptop_to_be_searched.htm http://apcmag.com//prepare_for_your_laptop_to_be_searched.htm

If your notebook is filled with porn, P2P or even just too many iTunes downloads, you might want to think twice before taking it on your next holiday -- especially to the US.]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:10:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//qantas_confirms_inflight_internet_for_domestic_planes.htm http://apcmag.com//qantas_confirms_inflight_internet_for_domestic_planes.htm

You won't need to switch your phone off inflight with Qantas' new inflight internet and SMS access service.]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:12:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dreamliner_pc_power_still_an_open_question.htm http://apcmag.com//dreamliner_pc_power_still_an_open_question.htm

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has some fascinating new uses for technology, but the simple ability of cattle-class travellers to get laptop power isn't yet a done deal.]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:54:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//inflight_internet_lives_again_qantas_introduces_wireless_broadband_laptop_power_in_all_classes.htm http://apcmag.com//inflight_internet_lives_again_qantas_introduces_wireless_broadband_laptop_power_in_all_classes.htm

Laptop power will be available in every seat of Qantas' new international Airbus A380s, as well as some 747-400s. Seats will also feature USB and Ethernet ports and seat-back email]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:55:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//delayed_takeoff_for_inflight_ipods_in_au.htm http://apcmag.com//delayed_takeoff_for_inflight_ipods_in_au.htm

Don't hold your breath for the iPod inflight experience as announced by Apple a couple of days ago: one of the airlines in the deal that flies to Australia -- United -- has poured some cold water on Apple's enthusiasm.]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:11:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//qantas_to_finally_offer_inflight_broadband.htm http://apcmag.com//qantas_to_finally_offer_inflight_broadband.htm

A buried Flash animation on Qantas' website confirms that the airline will start offering inflight internet services on its fleet of next-generation Airbus A380 superjumbos.]]> Sat, 15 Jul 2006 05:46:11 +1000