The secrets of  Apple’s success

READ:This article by Joe Wilcox identifies the four big bets Apple made in 2001 – introducing iTunes, launching Mac OS X, opening its first Apple stores and debuting the iPod – which a decade later have made it a much-envied giant of the technology world.

Written for software news site Betanews, Wilcox points out that Apple made these major investments at a tough time for the economy and Apple as a company. Maybe Steve Jobs won’t be that badly missed after all.

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Instagram for photo sharing on your iPhone

INSTALL:With the iPhone 4, Apple has finally produced a device with a camera deserving of the name but sharing your photos can still be a trial. This is where Instagram comes in. The free app lets you take a shot, add some hipster filters, then send it to Facebook, Twitter or Flickr. You can also follow your friends on Instagram and quickly see what they've been snapping lately.

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Your privacy settings on Facebook

CHANGE:This column has touched on Facebook privacy settings on a number of occassions but with the launch of Facebook Places in Ireland, you now run the risk of sharing your current location with all and sundry.

Luckily, social media expert Krishna De comes to the rescue with this easy-to-follow blog post that guides you through Facebook’s labyrinthine privacy settings to make sure where you are is only shared with whom you want.

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Your phone calls  and voicemails in the cloud

RECORD:Without the need for any specialist equipment, RecordMyCall.ie allows you to record your phone calls and voicemails and store them on the web in "the cloud". Currrently being roadtested by explorer Pat Falvey on his trek to the North Pole, the service e-mails MP3 recordings to the address you nominate when you register. A free trial is available but costs vary from 10-35 cents a minute.

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