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This week, we spent some quality time with Siri, and now we can’t live without her. Then, we moved on to the Motorola Droid Razr, following the past week’s event with Verizon. Curious about our review? Read on. Then skip over to a gallery of rapture photos — or rather, what’s going to happen when the world ends. While you’re waiting for the apocalypse, we suggest you catch up on your reading…
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Editor’s Picks
- Facebook FAIL: Missteps and Shortcomings Revealed [INFOGRAPHIC]
This “Facebook Wall of Shame” smackdown recounts the troubles of the world’s largest social network. - 25 Essential Apps for Your New iPhone 4S
With more than 500,000 apps on the App Store, finding the best ones for your new iPhone 4S is no easy task. Mashable is here to help. - Motorola Droid Razr: First Impressions [PICS VIDEO]
After taking some time to play with the phone, here are our first impressions. - Who Owns Your Identity on the Social Web?
If identification is so commonplace in the physical world, why is it still such a hazy area on the Internet? Today’s consumer identity providers are struggling to find solutions. - Who Owns Your Identity on the Social Web?
If identification is so commonplace in the physical world, why is it still such a hazy area on the Internet? Today’s consumer identity providers are struggling to find solutions. - 21+ Essential Resources for Your Apple iPhone 4S
Check out Mashable’s list of iPhone 4S resources to make sure you get the ultimate experience from the phone’s advanced applications and upgrades.
Social Media
- Facebook FAIL: Missteps and Shortcomings Revealed [INFOGRAPHIC]
This “Facebook Wall of Shame” smackdown recounts the troubles of the world’s largest social network. - 5 Ways to Connect to the Local Food Movement Online
In honor of World Food Day Oct. 16, Mashable is participating in Blog Action Day, which is seeking to create a global online conversation about food issues. - What Social Media Users Think of the Hottest Tech Stories [INFOGRAPHIC]
Get your fingers on the pulse of the social media community with this survey conducted by Lab42. It’ll get you caught up on the hot tech issues of the past couple of weeks. - The Rapture is Coming: Here’s What It’ll Look Like [PHOTOS]
What might we see if Harold Camping is right this time? Thanks to May’s #rapturebomb trend, we can take a guess. - Typography Inspiration: 10 Terrific Tumblr Blogs
Tumblr is a great source of inspiration, as well as a destination for expression and entertainment. - 7 Ways Universities Are Using Facebook as a Marketing Tool
Facebook is the most prevalent social media tool among higher education institutions. Here are seven ways schools are using it to reach out to prospective, current and former students. - 5 Top Celebrities to Subscribe to on Facebook
Several mainstream celebs have already shared their Facebook posts with the world, providing an insider’s peek into red carpet life. - How the NFL Is Dominating Social Media
The NFL’s social media strategy has grown from a pure traffic driver to an engagement juggernaut, spanning all the teams and media properties. We spoke with NFL Digital’s GM for a behind-the-scenes look at their campaigns. - 9 Twitter Accounts Every Startup Investor Should Follow
These nine VCs are essential follows for anyone looking to better understand the industry. - 11 Innovative Crowdfunding Platforms for Social Good
Whether you manage a non-profit, a socially-minded startup or a cause-focused art project, crowdsourcing platforms can be valuable fundraising tools. These sites are worth exploring. - 25 Twitter Reactions to Gaddafi’s Capture and Death [PICS]
The world learned Thursday that rebel fighters captured and killed former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Naturally, people turned to Twitter to learn what had happened and to share their thoughts — whether they be informative, serious or funny — about the incident. - Facebook by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Facebook has become an integral part of our lives. It’s where we learn what our friends are doing, who they’re dating and even what music they’re listening to. Check out this infographic for some interesting details about the social network.
For more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable’s social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Tech Mobile
- Apple iPhone 4S: The Unboxing
There is a certain joy in unboxing virtually any gadget for the first time, but Apple raised the event to an art form with its always stylish packaging. - iPhone 4S: Confessions of an Upgrader [REVIEW]
Very few switchers or newbies would brave the Apple store today. This day’s for us iPhone owners. This review’s for us, too. - Apple vs. Microsoft: Two Opposite Approaches to Building an OS
Microsoft and Apple’s approaches to building operating systems couldn’t be more divergent. Here’s why. - iPhone 4S: Siri Politely Answers 10 Absurd Questions [PICS]
What happened when we put the iPhone 4S’s (somewhat) intelligent agent Siri on the spot, asking her absurd questions? You’d be surprised. - 3 Fresh iPhone Apps for Your Mobile Convenience
Put your iPhone to work with these three mobile applications. - Top 10 Tech This Week [PICS]
In a week dominated by the iPhone 4S and its accompanying iOS 5 operating system, we gather up those highlights and add even more techo-goodness in this week’s edition of Top 10 Tech. - iPhone 4S: Siri is Impressive, But Still a Work in Progress [REVIEW]
iPhone 4S: Siri is Impressive, But Still a Work in Progress [REVIEW] - Fall Foliage: 10 Fantastic iPhone Photos That Celebrate the Season
We’ve hand-picked 10 outstanding autumnal photos, all shot on iPhones, to celebrate the season. - How Super Strong Glass Keeps Your Smartphone Screen From Breaking
Gorilla Glass is found in 200 million devices worldwide. We take a look at how it works, and what makes it so durable. - 4 Essential Tips for Conquering the App Development Process
Craig Johnston, VP of engineering at a web development firm, discusses four key reasons why app development projects fail — and how you can up your odds for success. - 13 Ways to Get in Shape With Digital Fitness Tools
Going to the gym can be a chore, but technology has made it a little easier by putting workouts in the palm of your hand. Check out these 13 apps, gadgets and sites that can help you shed pounds and get ripped. - Beyond Angry Birds: 8 Fantastic Physics Puzzlers for iPhone
Games that challenge players with the laws of physics are all the rage on mobile platforms. Here are 8 great ones that are NOT Angry Birds. - 15+ Improvements iOS 5 Brings to Your iPhone 4 Camera
iOS 5 brings a whole host of improvements to your iPhone 4′s camera and “Photos” app. We’ve taken an in-depth look at the exciting new features the update offers. - Android Ice Cream Sandwich and Galaxy Nexus: Everything You Need to Know
The phone and OS have lots of new features, so we’ve broken them down for you, so you can see exactly what’s being brought to the table. - Droid Razr vs. iPhone 4S vs. Droid Bionic and More [CHART]
If you’re mulling the market for a smartphone upgrade, but can’t decide between today’s top contenders, this chart compares the Droid Razr to the competition. - How to Communicate With Users When Your App or Site Crashes
Everyone experiences downtime, crashes, bugs and other issues from time to time. It’s how you handle these issues that counts. - 5 Ways Apps Make Salesforce Even More Valuable
Salesforce is already an excellent tool, but integrating other business apps can really streamline your team’s data and workflow. Check out these 5 categories. - Lytro: A Closer Look at the First Focus-Free Camera [PICS]
For those who want to get their hands on a camera that shoots first and focuses later, the countdown has begun. - Can There Ever Really Be Privacy in the Cloud?
It’s a great time to be a cloud consumer. Despite its convenience, you must consider the cloud’s privacy implications — especially because they’re always changing. - What to Do if Your Ereader Is Lost or Stolen
If you’ve recently lost your Amazon Kindle, Barnes Noble Nook or Sony Reader, here’s what you can do to protect your data, prevent further purchases and try to recover your device. - How Powermat Is Leading the Charge for Wireless Electricity
“If our devices are wireless, why isn’t our ability to charge them?” That’s the question Powermat’s CEO asks in explaining the mission of his company. Here’s how the Powermat wireless charging station works, and what’s in its future. - Apple iPhone 4S Vs. the iPhone 4: Should You Upgrade?
Apple’s iPhone 4S is a solid follow-up to the popular iPhone 4. As an owner of the latter, I would not race to upgrade. I’m not saying the iPhone is not an excellent product, but it is also a refinement of a very good idea and I just don’t think you jump to buy a refinement. - Is the Apple iPhone 4S Camera the Digital Camera to Rule Them All? [PICS]
The phone update enhanced the iPhone 4’s digital camera in almost every imaginable way. - How Angry Birds Conquered Casual Gaming
For nearly two years, the casual game market has belonged to Angry Birds. We spoke with Rovio CEO Mikael Hed - Ebooks or Printed Books: Which Are Better for You?
A study examines the differences in reading from an electronic device versus traditional printed text. - 5 Takeaways From Microsoft’s Earnings Call
During the conference call following Microsoft’s first-quarter revenues for fiscal 2012, the company laid out some key takeaways for investors and industry followers. - 4 iPhone Tricks for the Hearing and Vision Impaired
Apple’s iOS accessibility options make using the iPhone and iPad easier for people with hearing and vision disabilities. These 4 tricks are even handy for those without impairments. - Teach Siri How to Pronounce Your Name
Teaching Apple’s Siri to pronounce is easy, once you know where to look. This gallery will take you through all the steps. - 10 Seriously Addictive iPhone Strategy Games
Strategy games and iOS are a match made in heaven. Check out these top 10 titles for anyone who wants to use their brain to win.
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Business Marketing
- Why No One Company Will Ever Monopolize the Internet
The pace and power of web-fueled innovation is stunning. Here’s why there will always be opportunities to get a leg up on even the largest Internet Titan. - 4 Ways to Protect the Reputation of Your Small Business Online
PR blow-ups can happen to small businesses, too. Online engagement and brand management requires planning and thought. Here are four tips for protecting your small business — and thus, your livelihood — online. - 4 Simple Tools for Creating an Infographic Resume
s a freelancer or job seeker, it is important to have a resume that stands out among the rest — one of the more visually pleasing options on the market today is the infographic resume. - How To Set Performance Standards for Your Startup’s New Hires
It’s extremely important for companies to understand what employees need to know in order to become valuable team members. Here are some tips. - The Perks of Working at Google, Facebook, Twitter and More [INFOGRAPHIC]
See what perks you get as an employee of Facebook, Google, Twitter, LinkedIn, Eventbrite, Tagged and Gaia. - Apple’s 4Q Earnings Call: 5 Takeways
Analysts may have been initially disappointed with Apple’s 4Q numbers, but the outlook is mostly positive for the company. - Startup Funding by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]
How does a startup raise money to fund its growth? There are several stages and lots of lingo. This infographic breaks down the basics. - The State of Media: Content at a Crossroads
While digital tech originally made print publications more efficient, it ultimately lead to many a media demise. We’re still in the throes of change today, as digital affects every form of news and entertainment. - 3 FTC Cases That Could Affect Your Mobile App
The FTC is closely monitoring mobile apps. Here’s how to ensure yours is in compliance with the law.
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