2010's

2010: Instagram is launched. This app allows users to take pictures, edit them, and share them with other users as well as other social media sites.


Instagram profile
2010: Mohamed Bouazizi redefined the use of social media. He turned to social media in order to inspire Arabs to express their discontent towards their governments. His initiative led the Arab Spring. Protestors used Twitter, Facebook and YouTube in order to organize protests and spread the voice.
Mohamed Bouazizi


2010: Google Buzz was launched by google. User were able to post statuses, pictures, videos among other forms of media, while having access to their emails.
Google Buzz profile

2011: Gallup poll shows that the majority of Facebook and Google users are concern about their privacy while using such sites. While this might not seem like a key event to some, however it shows that social media users have become aware of the power social media have.

Gallup Survey




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