Nintendo says gamers will have to wait until fall for Wii U performance boost

Want another performance boost on your Wii U via software update? Looks like you'll have to wait until this fall. Check out The Verge's story for more details: 

Nintendo says gamers will have to wait until fall for Wii U performance boost
http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/11/4515692/nintendo-says-gamers-will-have-to-wait-until-fall-for-wii-u-update

Get up to $200 for used iPads at Best Buy this Friday and Saturday!

Have an old iPad or iPad 2 sitting around and want some money? Bring your used iPad to Best Buy and get up to or in some cases more than $200 in Best Buy gift cards. This AllThingsD report has more of the details:

Best Buy Launching Two-Day iPad Trade-In Promo Starting Friday
http://allthingsd.com/20130711/best-buy-launching-two-day-ipad-trade-in-promo-starting-friday/

Amazon Kindle Fire HD price slashed 12 per cent to $169

Want a solid tablet and not spend over $200? Well it looks like Amazon recently slashed $30 off the price of their Amazon Fire HD -- it now sells for just $169.

Amazon Kindle Fire HD price slashed 12 per cent to $169
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57592446-94/amazon-kindle-fire-hd-price-slashed-12-per-cent-to-$169/

Apple Patent Details Flexible Battery Shape for Future Devices

According to MacRumors, a recent Apple patent details a flexible battery shape for future devices. This flexible shape could work wonderfully for the rumored iWatch -- imagine the battery worked into the wristband, extending battery life far beyond the relative short span of current smart watches. Interesting. Read more via the link below:

Apple Patent Details Flexible Battery Shape for Future Devices
http://www.macrumors.com/2013/07/05/apple-patent-details-flexible-battery-shape-for-future-devices/

How To Work Around The Feedly 'Over Capacity' Bug On iPad

Now that Google Reader has been put out of commission and that Google will erase users' data on July 15th, here's a solid instructional on how to work around the popular replacement Feedly's "over capacity" bug on the iPad. 

I'll be writing a summary of all the replacement readers (AOL, Feedly, etc.) soon.

How To Work Around The Feedly 'Over Capacity' Bug On iPad
http://www.cultofmac.com/234482/how-to-resolve-feedly-over-capacity-bug-on-ipad/

Iconic Thoughts from the iCloud

While I actually like the fresh look of iOS 7 and definitely understand that it's still a beta, I couldn't resist making this comic.

Low Cost iPhone More Likely?

CNET reports that Apple suppliers have been shipping parts for a low-cost iPhone. A low-cost iPhone may make financial sense for Apple. Rather than move the iPhone 4S down to the free-when-subsidized position, they could simplify production and unify products with a lower-cost phone by using a similar screen size and lightning connector rather than the 30-pin connector currently in the iPhone 4S.

Picture Source: 9to5mac

Apple iWatch

27 new iOS 7 features Apple didn't talk about

MacWorld has a great list of iOS 7 features that Apple didn't get into during their keynote. The more details that come out, the more robust the new operating system appears. 

27 new iOS 7 features Apple didn't talk about
http://www.macworld.com/article/2041306/27-new-ios-7-features-apple-didnt-talk-about.html

Everything announced at Apple’s WWDC 2013 keynote in one handy list

Martin Bryant over at The Next Web created a handy summary of all the things Apple announced during the WWDC keynote including all the details of OS X Mavericks, the new Mac Pro and MacBook Airs, iCloud, iWork, and iOS 7. Some new hardware like the MacBook Airs and a new AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule were released today, while others like the Mac Pro will come later. The same goes with software -- beta and developer versions of iWork and iOS 7 were released today while the final versions will come later this year. Read more details in Bryant's comprehensive list linked below.

Everything announced at Apple's WWDC 2013 keynote in one handy list
http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/06/10/everything-announced-at-apples-wwdc-2013-keynote-in-one-handy-list/

iOS 7 Design Info Leaks Hours Ahead of WWDC

The new look and feel has apparently leaked hours before the WWDC conference. iOS 7's icons will apparently sport a look very similar to these flatter, simplified icons. We'll see if this is confirmed in a few hours. 

iOS 7 Design Info Leaks Hours Ahead of WWDC
http://www.technobuffalo.com/2013/06/10/ios-7-leak/

More Proof That the Wii U Basic Is About To Go Extinct, Via Best Buy

Earlier this week it was reported that Nintendo had ordered a "rebalance" of the 8GB Wii U Basic inventory, but, after receiving news that Best Buy has been asked to send back all of their Wii U Basic sets, it looks like that model is soon to be discontinued. Rumors suggest that Nintendo may drop the price of the 32GB model and introduce a white model of the 32GB version like they did in Japan. More will most likely be revealed during Nintendo's big opening E3 online Nintendo Direct presentation on June 11 at 10am ET, 7am PT.

More Proof That the Wii U Basic Is About To Go Extinct, Via Best Buy
http://kotaku.com/more-proof-that-the-wii-u-basic-is-about-to-go-extinct-512129127

Redesigning the Look of iOS Is Jony Ive’s First Step Towards CEO

Here's an article by Bryan Chaffin at The Mac Observer making a convincing claim that Tim Cook set Jony Ive as the head of iOS's look and feel not only to lead the much needed refresh, but also to train him to eventually fill the role of his successor as CEO.

Redesigning the Look of iOS Is Jony Ive's First Step Towards CEO
http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/redesigning-the-look-of-ios-is-jony-ives-first-step-towards-ceo

Apple Confirms iOS 7 and OS X Updates via WWDC banners

Apple confirms iOS 7 and OS X updates via newly posted WWDC banners. The banners have brightly colored icons and thin fonts which might suggest the user interface design changes made under Jony Ive's leadership. 

Apple expands WWDC banners to wrap Metreon
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/06/07/apple-expands-wwdc-banners-to-wrap-metreon

Get a refurbished 1st-gen iPad for $149 shipped | The Cheapskate - CNET News

Want to get an inexpensive iPad? Looks like you can pick up a refurbished 1st generation iPad for $149 shipped. While it's still a solid device that sold for $499 just three years ago, think about the act that it doesn't have a camera, has a slower processor making it unable to run some apps on the AppStore, and there are some pretty solid budget tablets -- albeit Android tablets -- available now with cameras and faster processors for the same price.

Get a refurbished 1st-gen iPad for $149 shipped | The Cheapskate - CNET News
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-57588180-58/get-a-refurbished-1st-gen-ipad-for-$149-shipped/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore

iRadio Announcement at WWDC Looking Likely After Sony Signs On

iRadio Announcement at WWDC Looking Likely After Sony Signs On
http://www.macrumors.com/2013/06/07/iradio-announcement-at-wwdc-looking-likely-after-sony-signs-on/

Mac Pro inventory drying up pre-WWDC? What does it mean?

iMore notes how Apple's inventory of Mac Pros are running low, which could indicate upcoming new models. 

Mac Pro inventory drying up pre-WWDC? What does it mean?
http://www.imore.com/mac-pro-inventory-drying-up-pre-wwdc-what-does-it-mean

1994: "Today": "What is the Internet, Anyway?" - YouTube

Here's a clip from 1994 of the Today Show where Bryant Gumbel asks, "What is the Internet, anyway?" Wow. The Internet has certainly grown and impacted our lives over the last 19 years. 

1994: "Today": "What is the Internet, Anyway?" - YouTube
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=JUs7iG1mNjI&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DJUs7iG1mNjI%26feature%3Dyoutu.be

Why Apple will enter (and dominate) the wearable technology market

Lex Friedman at MacWorld wrote a great article predicting Apple's moves into wearable technology claiming that they will release a series of wearable tech that will only talk with the iPhone creating a new version of the halo effect.

Why Apple will enter (and dominate) the wearable technology market
http://www.macworld.com/article/2040261/why-apple-will-enter-and-dominate-the-wearable-technology-market.html

CEO Tim Cook Says Apple Has More Game Changing Products Ahead

TechCrunch mentioned that Apple's CEO Tim Cook, during a talk at the D11 Conference, mentioned that Apple's team has more game changing products ahead. Perhaps we'll learn more on June 10th during Apple's keynote at the Worldwide Developers Conference where the company is expected to unveil iOS 7. 

CEO Tim Cook Says Apple Has More Game Changing Products Ahead
http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/28/ceo-tim-cook-says-apple-has-more-game-changing-products-ahead/