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June 11, 2013, 1:10 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.
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.
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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 …
Brian Heater / Engadget:
Samit Sarkar / Polygon:
PlayStation 4 will have no used game restrictions or online requirements  —  PlayStation 4 will support used games, Sony announced today during its E3 press conference.  —  Players can trade games, lend them out or “keep them forever.”  There is no connection requirement to play them.
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 …
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.
Ina Fried / AllThingsD:
SoftBank's New Bid Gives Shareholders More Money, But New Sprint Would Have Less Cash  —  Sprint and SoftBank announced a revised deal Monday that calls for the Japanese company to increase its total investment by $1.5 billion, to $21.6 billion.  —  But, in addition to modestly raising its offer …
Marguerite Reardon / CNET:
Comcast expands Wi-Fi network with new ‘neighborhood’ initiative  —  Comcast users will soon be contributing to the company's Wi-Fi network coverage through a gateway that transmits a public Wi-Fi signal that can be accessed by any Xfinity subscriber.  —  Comcast is making it even easier …

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