The Tech Media Minute: The Pokémon Go Invasion is Here

All about Pokémon Go, if you can get it

Pokémon Go is fast becoming the most popular mobile game of the year, and it’s not even available everywhere yet. The new augmented reality game, which launched last week in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, has already added $7.5 billion to Nintendo’s bottom line, according to The Verge.

The biggest problem for now? Server issues have temporarily delayed the international launch of the game, according to Business Insider.

Pokémon Go was released by Niantic, a Google/Alphabet spinoff that the game with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.

Ever closer to the next iPhone

A new week begins with another “iPhone 7” leak. NowhereElse.fr has published a new image purportedly showing Apple’s next handset. As you can see, the new handset looks similar to the iPhone 6s, but with minor changes. These included revamped cameras, the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack, and redesigned antenna lines.

Apple is likely to launch the iPhone 7 in early September.

See also:

• Apple’s Abandonment of the Audio Jack Is Long, Long Overdue
• A Familiar Name Will Benefit from Apple’s Move to AMOLED Technology for the 2017 iPhone

It’s July 11, otherwise known as free Slurpee at 7Eleven. The free drinks are available from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. local time. #OverheardAtThe7Eleven

Also being discussed:

• #mondaymotivation
• #qanda
• Theresa May
• #WhiteInventions
• #ConservativeBecause
• #edcampldr
• #AmexBestBuy
• #FIA16
• Joe Perry

Today, July 11 is Cheer up the Lonely Day and World Population Day.

Internapalooza arrives in San Francisco, California. 

Rewind: Former Vice President Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel on this day in 1804. Don’t worry, Mr. Secretary, your legacy is more than secure thanks to the musical “Hamilton.”

Looking for more to read? We’ve got you covered with this special Pokémon Go edition:

• Five Ways Pokémon Go Is Actually Good For You, Forbes
• How to get Pokémon GO now in UK, TechAdvisor
• Pokémon Go, explained, Vox

Want even more? Check out Tech Media Extra.