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How was the year 2011 in the eyes of Google Search
04 months ago
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Zeitgeist 2011 (Top Ten Searches 2011)
What mattered in 2011 Zeitgeist sorted billions of Google searches to capture the year’s 10 fastest-rising global queries and the rest of the spirit of 2011.
As we leave the year behind, we’re taking a look at the biggest events, news, and people who shaped the year. We analyzed the billions of queries that were typed into Google over the year to give you a glimpse of 2011 as seen through the lenses of Google searches.
How Google calculated all this
To compile the 2011 Year-End Zeitgeist, we studied the aggregation of billions of queries people typed into Google search this year. We use data from multiple sources, including Insights for Search and internal data tools. We also filter out spam and repeat queries to build out lists that best reflect the spirit of the times. All of the search queries we studied are anonymous—no personal information was used.
A word about how we describe the lists: except where noted, all of these search terms are most popular for 2011—ranked in order of the queries with the largest volume of searches this year. In some cases, we list the “fastest rising” queries, which means we found the most popular searches conducted in 2011 and then ranked them based on how much their popularity increased compared to 2010. Conversely, “fastest falling” queries were very popular in 2010 but flattened in popularity in 2011.
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Here are the Top 10 Searches of 2011
1 ) Rebecca Black
made a big splash on the Internet with the release of her 2011 pop single “Friday.
”The music video catapulted the then 13-year-old to celebrity status after the video
went viral, receiving over 167 million views on YouTube.
Searches for Rebecca Black and related searches like Rebecca Black Friday jumped >10,000% between 2010 and 2011, making the young pop singer the #1 fastest rising search on Google in 2011
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2 ) Google+ 
In June 2011, Google entered the social networking space with the launch of Google+. In the three weeks following its announcement, Google+ amassed a user base of more than 10 million people.
The social network grabbed the #2 spot on Google’s list of fastest rising searches after Google+ and related searches like Google Plus shot up by >10,000%.
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3 ) Ryan Dunn
Best known for his daredevil stunts on the reality TV shows “Jackass” and “Viva La Bam,” Ryan Dunn lost his life in a car accident on June 20, 2011 at the age of 34.
The volume of searches for Ryan Dunn grew >10,000% in 2011, making the Ohio native the third fastest rising search on Google. Believe it or not, some American news outlets questioned whether the reality star’s death was the most elaborate “Jackass” prank ever.
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4 ) Case Anthony
Young mother Casey Anthony was charged with first-degree murder when the remains of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee were found in a wooded area near her home in Orlando, Florida. A jury found her not guilty on July 5, 2011.
Searches for Casey Anthony and related searches like Casey Anthony Case grew 2,680% from 2010 to 2011, putting her into the #4 spot of fastest rising searches on Google.
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5 ) Battlefield 3
The highly anticipated release of EA’s first-person shooter video game, Battlefield 3, sold 5 million copies in its first week.
Searches for Battlefield 3 and related searches BF3 jumped 1,773% between 2010 and 2011, making this action game the #5 fastest rising search on Google in 2011.
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6 ) iPhone 5
Consumers and analysts alike anticipated the release of Apple’s newest smartphone many months prior to its arrival. Rumored features included a larger screen, edge-to-edge glass, an 8 megapixel camera, and extensive voice controls. Many believed the phone would be called the iPhone 5.
Searches for iPhone 5 rose 1,658% between 2010 and 2011, making the rumored smartphone the #6 fastest rising search on Google.
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7 ) Adele
Adele rocked the music industry with the release of her sophomore album “21,” which sold 208,000 copies in the UK in its first week and debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart for 16 consecutive weeks. The album catapulted the 22-year-old to record-breaking success and international acclaim.
Searches for Adele rose 1,588% between 2010 and 2011, making the singer the 7th top rising search on Google.
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8 ) Fukushima
The Japanese government ordered the evacuation of thousands of residents living near the Fukushima I (TEPCO) Fukushima I Plant after the 2011 earthquake badly damaged several nuclear reactors.
The utility company reached an all-time high in searches the week of March 13, 2011, two days after the 9.0 earthquake shook Japan and international relief efforts and support poured in from around the world.
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9 ) Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs inspired millions of people around the world with his passion and creativity. The technological visionary revolutionized the way people live and work with the aid of Mac computers, iPods, iPhones, and iPads.
Searches for Steve Jobs grew 982% in 2011, making the creative genius the 9th fastest rising search on Google.
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10 ) iPad2
iPad 2 took the world by storm when 500,000 of the second-generation tablets were sold on their debut weekend. Seen as a sleeker, lightweight alternative to its predecessor, iPad 2 sold out across virtually all channels in its first week.
Searches for iPad 2 rose 939% between from 2010 to 2011, making the tablet the 10th fastest rising search on Google.
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Gmail for iOS – (iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch)
06 months ago
Waiting. Walking. Watching TV. Working out. Winding down. Waking up. We check email pretty much everywhere these days. And when we do, we want easy access to our important messages so we can respond quickly and get back to life — or slinging birds at thieving green pigs.
With that in mind, we’ve created a new Gmail app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. We’ve combined your favorite features from the Gmail mobile web app and iOS into one app so you can be more productive on the go. It’s designed to be fast, efficient and take full advantage of the touchscreen and notification capabilities of your device. And it’s one more reason to switch to Gmail.
Speed
We want to give you the information you need quickly, with minimal effort and distraction. So we’ve included some time-saving features:
- Get alerted to new messages with push notifications and sounds
- Find an email in seconds with search across your entire inbox
- Autocomplete email addresses from your Gmail contacts or select from your device’s address book
- Upload photos with a click using the new attachment button in compose view
- On iPad, navigate your inbox and read your mail simultaneously with split view
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Uplaod Photos
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Efficiency
Our inboxes overflow with dozens and even hundreds of messages a day—and this can be even more challenging on a smaller screen. The new Gmail app helps organize your mail so you don’t have to go wading through your inbox to find that key message from your boss or loved one:
- Focus on your important messages first with Priority Inbox
- Quickly scan countless emails on the same subject with threaded conversations
- Organize your mail by archiving, labelling, starring, deleting and reporting spam
Threaded conversations on the iPad
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Touch
We’ve also optimized the interface so you can perform common actions in Gmail with the lightest touch:
- Pull down your inbox to rapidly refresh if you’re eager for new mail
- Swipe right to view your labels without ever leaving your inbox
- Swiftly scroll through dozens of emails just by sliding your finger
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Swipe right to view labels
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We hope the Gmail app makes checking email on the go a little easier. It is available in the App Store today and works on all devices running iOS 4+.
[ Via Gmail Blog ]
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Apple iPhone 4S vs Samsung Galaxy S2 – Drop Down Test
06 months ago
You may have seen many Posts & Articles regarding iPhone 4S vs Samsung Galaxy S2, But today we are showing you a unique Comparison between the 2 Smart Phones. It’s a drop down Test. Both the phones are dropped from a specific height (Above Waste, Above shoulder & Face down) Let’s see in this Youtube video what really happens to the both Smartphones.
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Isn’t it impressive.. just some minor scratches on body after this drop down on Samsung Galaxy S2. & let’s take a closer look what really happened to Apple iPhone 4S.
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Here is the Picture of both Smart Phones after the Drop Down Test.
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iZON – Remote Room Monitor for iOS by Stem
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iZON is an App-based wireless video camera. lets you see and hear what’s happening
in any room, from anywhere in the world with your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad.. It is incredibly easy to setup and use. It can watch and listen for you, alert you when there is motion or noise in the room or the area where it is placed.
Salient Features:
App-Controlled wireless camera.
Remote Observation and Motion Sensor.
Remote Audio and Noise Detection.
Secure, private video streaming*
View and listen from anywhere.
Record video directly to YouTube.
Price:
$129.95
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iPhone 5 Rumor Roundup Video
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Below is a iPhone 5 Rumor roundup video originally posted by a french website “NoWhereElse.fr”
Apple iPhone 5 which will be running on iOS5 is rumored to be launch in October.
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via [http://nowhereelse.fr]
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