The open message at the apple event really said " while others give customers a choice, we at apple tell people what they need"
Maverick is not a new OS, ita an update to X. Its not OS 11. Lets see if apple gives. OS XI away for free in the future. Windows 8 is an OS and its $200. Windows 8.1 is free. There come a time when windows PC owners will be able to download and install a full OS.
Iworks and ilife are now free to new devices not all apple devices. Most likely to convince people to try it since they never once mention the sales numbers for those apps. That's what the extra $70 for the retina mini is for.
ITunes radio. 20 million have tried it. Not active users. It will get the ping treatment by summer time 2014.
Don't take me for anti apple. Own multiple apple devices. Updated to maverick successfully and its nice but the misleading slide show at the event is not a great practice for company that is suppose to be setting the standard.
Speak for yourself I and many of my friends and family use iTunes Radio.