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June 11, 2013, 1:45 AM

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Apple:
Apple Unveils iOS 7  —  Completely Redesigned With Stunning User Interface & Great New Features  —  SAN FRANCISCOJune 10, 2013Apple® today unveiled iOS 7, the most significant iOS update since the original iPhone®, featuring a stunning new user interface. iOS 7 is completely redesigned …
Dan Seifert / The Verge:
Apple announces iOS 7, ‘biggest change’ since the introduction of the iPhone  —  Apple has officially taken the wraps off of iOS 7 at its Worldwide Developer Conference today. iOS 7 is the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system that debuted back in 2007 on the original iPhone.
Kevin C. Tofel / GigaOM:
Much iOS 7 design inspiration came from others but Apple elegantly puts it all together  —  While introducing iOS 7 on Monday, Apple called it the “most significant design” since the original iPhone.  That's obvious the moment you see the new mobile software with its overhauled fonts, spacing, flat-looking icons and buttons.
Jordan Kahn / 9to5Mac:
Apple announces ‘Activation Lock’ theft deterrent feature for iOS 7 ahead of gov't meeting on rising smartphone crime  —  Ahead of a meeting with government officials later this month to discuss how Apple could prevent increasing smartphone crimes, Apple today introduced a new feature called 'Activation Lock …
Kevin Bostic / AppleInsider:
Apple focuses on sharing life's moments with new iOS 7 Camera and Photo features  —  The popularity of Apple's iPhone has made the Cupertino company a de facto leader in the camera segment, and Monday's WWDC keynote demonstrated that photography will remain a focus in iOS going forward.
More: iMore, Digits and CNET
Adi Robertson / The Verge:
Hands-on with Sony's PlayStation 4 controller  —  Several months after it was first revealed, we now know what Sony's PlayStation 4 looks like, and surprise: it's a black box.  While we still haven't gotten to see the PlayStation 4 in person, we've gotten a quick look at the DualShock 4, Sony's new controller.
More: Engadget
Apple:
Apple Releases Developer Preview of OS X Mavericks With More Than 200 New Features  —  Apple® today released a developer preview of OS X® Mavericks, the 10th major release of the world's most advanced operating system.  With more than 200 new features, OS X Mavericks brings Maps …
More: Laughing Squid and MacRumorsTweets: @mg
Apple:
Apple Gives Sneak Peek Into the Future of the Pro Desktop  —  Apple® today showed a sneak peek into the future of the pro desktop with a first look at the next generation Mac Pro®.  Designed around a revolutionary unified thermal core, the Mac Pro introduces a completely …
TechCrunch:
Apple Unveils iTunes Radio, A Streaming Music Service With The Full Power Of The iTunes Library  —  Apple had no shortage of new things to announce at WWDC 2013 today, and iTunes Radio is one of the highlights.  The company's new music service has been long-rumored, but now the curtains …
Margaret Talev / Bloomberg:
U.S. Surveillance Leak in Criminal, Congresssional Probes  —  An ex-CIA worker's exposure of a once-secret U.S. electronic surveillance program has spawned a criminal investigation and congressional questions about the ability of a low-level employee to breach national security.
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Sean Buckley / Engadget:
Microsoft announces Xbox One price: $499, launches in 21 countries in November  —  Despite Microsoft's enthusiasm for its next-generation console, one important piece was missing from its Xbox One announcement last month: the console's price.  Luckily, the company's E3 press event presented …
Alyson Shontell / Business Insider:
Foursquare Morale Hits A New Low And Employees Look For Ways Out  —  It's been a tough year for Foursquare.  Rumors of a difficult time raising funds, stalled growth and low revenue figures have all hit the press.  —  Sources both in and around the company say the negativity is starting to take a toll on investors and employees.

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