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Can you get yodobashi/bic camera/ etc points for an iPad?

I bought my iphone at Yodobashi camera. When I did, I got some Yodobashi points. Can I also get them if I buy an iPad from them? If not, whats the difference between buying an iPad directly from Apple or from an electronics store?thanks.See More
May 1
Ricardo Blanco replied to Ricardo Blanco's discussion Can you get yodobashi/bic camera/ etc points for an iPad? in the group iPhone in Japan
"Well, in case anyone is interested, the answer for Yodobashi Camera is no. When asked why I got points for my iPhone, but not an iPad, the clerk just said they were different. Also, she said there is no difference to buy between the Apple store or…"
Apr 29
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Can you get yodobashi/bic camera/ etc points for an iPad?

I bought my iphone at Yodobashi camera. When I did, I got some Yodobashi points. Can I also get them if I buy an iPad from them? If not, whats the difference between buying an iPad directly from Apple or from an electronics store?thanks.See More
Apr 21
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Sparrow mail

Hi, anyone else interested in Sparrow mail?I downloaded it yesterday for my KDDI phone, but I couldn't get my ezweb mail set up. I set up the imap and stms servers correctly I think.Using the mail.app I could send and receive mailUsing sparrow, I could only send. I could not receive new mails.Anyone else having any issues like this?See More
Mar 16
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No SIM card installed error

Hi, anyone else still getting a No SIM card installed error? Every once in a while (maybe once a week), my KDDI phone just doesn't recognize the installed card. I just have to turn the phone on and off to fix it, so I haven't bothered to go to the AU shop to complain. Is this happening to anyone else?See More
Feb 11
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KDDI plans for iMessage/facetime

A bit old news, but finally KDDI is going to implement a few things by the end of March. Its about time...http://www.au.kddi.com/news/information/au_info_20111215b.htmlSee More
Jan 14
Futsukayoi replied to Ricardo Blanco's discussion Using a VPN service in the group iPhone in Japan
"I had WiTopia, and VyprVpn is free with a Giganews Platinum or Diamond plan, which I happened to have, too."
Dec 1, 2011
Ricardo Blanco replied to Ricardo Blanco's discussion Using a VPN service in the group iPhone in Japan
"thanks. I had a setting wrong on witopia's ipsec option that was causing it to disconnect...but its all good now! btw, why do you have two VPN services?"
Dec 1, 2011
Futsukayoi replied to Ricardo Blanco's discussion Using a VPN service in the group iPhone in Japan
"I just connected with WiTopia via the 3G network on my Softbank iPhone 4S. I'm also using VyprVPN, so you might want to check that out."
Nov 30, 2011
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Using a VPN service

Anyone use a VPN service on their iPhone here? I'm using WiTopia at home and on my iPhone via wifi (works great for me).However, I cannot get it to connect via the 3G network. anyone else have similar problems? (btw, I'm using the KDDI version of the 4S).  See More
Nov 30, 2011
Ricardo Blanco replied to Ricardo Blanco's discussion iMessage, Facetime for kddi in the group iPhone in Japan
"Well thats  good to hear. Looking forward to being able to use iMessage with my other iOS friends!"
Nov 18, 2011
ketahi replied to Ricardo Blanco's discussion iMessage, Facetime for kddi in the group iPhone in Japan
"Actually, that is not correct.   FaceTime and iMessage do not use Cellular voice.  When FaceTime calls are initiated outside of a WiFi network, they use 100% 3G data to carry both voice and video.   It is therefore absolutely possible…"
Nov 15, 2011
Ricardo Blanco replied to Buckethead's discussion Apple Investigating iOS 5 Battery Life Issues in the group iPhone in Japan
"After updating, to the new iOS 5.0.1, I can say that my battery life has gotten better. Its almost 2 times better than it was before the update. I suppose it hasn't worked out as well for everyone (there still seem to be some complaints), but…"
Nov 13, 2011
Buckethead replied to Ricardo Blanco's discussion iMessage, Facetime for kddi in the group iPhone in Japan
" No simultaneous data and voice calls, KDDIs network is not setup for it. I think your not going to get it for awhile, do to the above."
Nov 10, 2011
Ricardo Blanco replied to Ricardo Blanco's discussion iMessage, Facetime for kddi in the group iPhone in Japan
"ah, bit of a bummer.. ok, thanks for the info though."
Nov 10, 2011
ketahi replied to Ricardo Blanco's discussion iMessage, Facetime for kddi in the group iPhone in Japan
"As of November 9 2011, confirmed that it is not available.  On their website as well as FAQ, it just says 'in the future' for both functions.     Neither function has been made available in the beta version 5.0.1 iOS, as…"
Nov 10, 2011

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