Posted by February 21st 2024
Remember the good old days before unlimited broadband and streaming TV services? If you wanted to watch films, sports, trashy US reality TV or a good comedy, there was only one option. A satellite dish, …
Posted by February 21st 2024
What is Amazon Prime Video? Amazon Prime Video (or just Prime Video) is a video streaming service, in the same vein of Netflix or Disney+. Prime Video is headed by mega online retailer Amazon, and the …
Posted by March 19th 2024
Are you on one of the cheapest phone plans, or are you paying too much for your mobile? Many Kiwis prefer to stay with their current provider, rather than shopping for a better deal. According …
Posted by December 12th 2023
If you’re on the hunt for a cheap broadband internet plan, what should you look out for? Compare providers with Canstar Blue.
Posted by November 27th 2023
If each person in your household has a separate endless data mobile plan, you could all be overpaying. By bundling the plans together on a group shared endless data plan under one provider, you could …
Posted by March 19th 2024
Sure, unlimited talk and text is all well and good (if pretty standard), but these days data is the real deal-breaker. Whether you're video calling or streaming, Googling, TikToking, gaming or simply social-media scrolling, you …
Posted by December 4th 2023
What is Rocket Mobile? Rocket Mobile is a new brand in the NZ telco market that started life as mobile phone plans provided by the former broadband provider MyRepublic, which was bought out by 2degrees earlier …
Posted by February 13th 2024
Smartphones are a huge part of everyday life; they allow us to stay connected, capture those important moments and keep us entertained. While top-of-the-range models are hugely expensive, there are great budget models available. Canstar …
Posted by March 19th 2024
It may seem counterintuitive that increasingly high-tech devices (with increasingly expensive price tags to match) can have a comparatively limited lifespan. By contrast, traditional watches are well known for their longevity. However, there are a …
Posted by November 3rd 2023
The UEFA Champions League is the Holy Grail of world football, with the best club sides from the biggest leagues around Europe competing for the ultimate bragging rights and glory. Steeped in history, the UEFA …
Posted by February 13th 2024
What are budgeting apps? Budgeting apps are exactly what they sound like: applications designed to help you create a realistic budget and achieve your financial goals. There are many budgeting apps available for various platforms (iOS, …
Posted by November 1st 2023
A SuperGold card is packed full of super benefits and discounts beyond just free public transport. It can even help you stay connected by earning exclusive discounts on phone and broadband plans! What’s on offer? The SuperGold …
Posted by February 13th 2024
What is One Upgrade? Constantly craving the latest must-have phone? You might want to consider the One Upgrade plan. For $10/month you can switch to a new phone whenever you like. Sound good, right? But (as always) …
Posted by February 13th 2024
Data is an important part of Kiwi's daily lives, it helps us stay connected to the digital world when wi-fi isn't available. And it shows. A 2022 report from the Commerce Commission revealed that 79% …
Posted by February 13th 2024
What is Microsoft Rewards? Microsoft Rewards is a loyalty system based on points earnt by interacting with Microsoft-owned products and services, such as gaming through Xbox, browsing the internet via Bing, or other Microsoft-related activities. Once …
Posted by February 13th 2024
How do I restore a back-up on an Android? There are multiple ways to restore an Android backup, including through OneDrive, Google Drive, Google Account, or directly through your computer. Of course, to restore a backup, …
Posted by February 13th 2024
What is YouTube Premium? YouTube Premium is the paid version of YouTube, originally launched as YouTube Red before rebranding in 2018. Including features such as ad-free viewing, the ability to download and watch videos offline, as …
Posted by February 13th 2024
Best music apps for android YouTube Music Premium Spotify Apple Music SoundCloud Poweramp Music Player iHeartRadio Deezer Audible YouTube Music Premium Replacing Google Music in 2020, YouTube Music allows you to listen to a massive variety of …
Posted by February 13th 2024
Staying connected on overseas trips used to be a challenge. Before phones, the only way to keep in touch with home was to send a postcard or make an expensive international call on a hotel …
Posted by February 13th 2024
When the first iPhone was released in 2007, it revolutionised the way we interact with technology. And since then, Apple’s ingenuity and market competition has resulted in the release of faster, stronger and smarter models …