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Apple's Worldwide Developers’ Conference is scheduled to kick off on June 2 in San Francisco, California. The company is expected to unveil iOS 8 and possibly introduce Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre in their new executive roles. According to Billboard.com, the duo will make an appearance if the rumored $3.2 billion deal between Apple and Beats Electronics goes through like it is supposed to later this week. However, the main focus of the event should be on iOS 8 which will introduce a slew of new features for Apple products.

On Tuesday, an unnamed 9to5Mac source revealed that the iPad will finally receive multitasking capabilities. The new feature will allow users to access two apps simultaneously and give developers a way to design apps that can interact with each other.

Looking to play the highly-acclaimed Infinity Blade sequel without spending $6.99? Chair Entertainment Group has reduced pricing on Infinity Blade II by six bucks, bringing the cost down to $0.99 for a limited time. This is a serious deal, considering that the quality of the game blows away many iPhone and iPad titles available at this price point.

Infinity Blade II is a universal app, compatible with any Apple smartphone or tablet running iOS 4.3 or later. The deal is clearly posted on the Infinity Blade II landing page on iTunes. The description states, "Get it while you can!" without listing an end date for the ongoing sale.

Need a replacement phone or charger in a hurry? AT&T now offers in-store pickup for online orders. The wireless carrier is touting the new service as a way to avoid the wait and expense of shipping that normally follows after buying a product online.

The promotional video above highlights some awkward moments involving the loss or destruction of mobile devices. By clicking to order and then heading down to the local AT&T retail store, these problems are solved fast. Details regarding the new service can be found in the AT&T blog post Delivering Convenience One Click at a Time.

The dominant headline of the past week has been Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) seemingly imminent purchase of Beats Electronics. Founders Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine stand to make quite a bit of money (and possibly be given senior positions) when the $3.2 billion deal is finalized.

Apple's iBeacon continues to spread as Duane Reade and Virgin Atlantic install the transmitters at their locations. iBeacons use Bluetooth Low Energy technology to communicate with consumers based on location. Duane Reade, for example, will push product information, reviews and discounts relevant to the product a customer is standing in front of. The two companies are the latest in a growing list

This week's biggest news stories revolved around the future of Apple and its rumored acquisition of Beats Electronics LLC. According to various sources, Apple is close to closing a $3.2 billion deal with Dr. Dre and and Jimmy Iovine for their high-end music accessories company and music streaming service Beats Music. Apple is also purportedly working with a "team of senior medical technology executives" to build a suite of health related apps akin to the App Store. Both rumors seem to indicate that an Apple smartwatch is imminent.

Samsung attorney John Quinn announced on Tuesday that he will challenge the court verdict that awarded Apple $119 million in damages for patent infringements. Quinn will ask the trial judge to reduce the damages to zero because the verdict was "unsupported by evidence".