This week was dominated by two big stories: the iPhone and the Iran election crisis. Apple released the iPhone 3.0 OS upgrade and a brand new iPhone, the 3G S. Tweetdeck also jumped into the Twitter app race with its own free iPhone application. On the other side of the world, the nation of Iran has been in turmoil since the outcome of the highly-disputed Iranian presidential elections came to light. Social media has played an unprecedented role as Twitter, YouTube, and blogs have been central means for communication by protesters. Here are the most important social media stories this week: 1. Iran Election Crisis: 10 Incredible YouTube Videos – This powerful article is a collection of the video imagery coming directly out of Iran. Social media gives you an uncensored look at what’s happening in the divided nation. 2. iPhone OS 3.0 Released: What You Should Know – On Wednesday, Apple released their new iPhone 3.0 OS software, bringing dozens of new features to iPhones everywhere. Learn about what they are and what’s coming in the future. 3. U.S. Government Asks Twitter to Stay Up for #IranElection Crisis – Twitter has been so instrumental to communication by Iranian protesters that the U.S. State Department got involved. Find out what happened and why Twitter has been so crucial. 4. Google to Bing: We’re a Decision Engine Too! – Google and Bing have gone to war. Find out what Google did this week to undercut one of Bing’s biggest selling points. 5. iPhone 3.0 Problems? Here’s the Solution – Apple’s launch of the iPhone 3.0

software didn’t go as smoothly as planned. Learn about what went wrong on Wednesday. 6. HOW TO: Track Iran Election with Twitter and Social Media – I explain in this guide how to use YouTube, Twitter, and social media to track the news from Iran in real-time. 7. What Will the Return of Steve Jobs Mean for Apple? – Steve Jobs is returning to his post at Apple after undergoing a liver transplant . What does it mean for the company he founded? 8. TweetDeck for iPhone Launches – Popular Twitter client TweetDeck made waves when it announced and released its own free iPhone app. Learn about what the app can do. Also see: TweetDeck Desktop Relaunches: New Features Galore! 9. Killer Facebook Fan Pages: 5 Inspiring Case Studies – Callan Green explores five different companies that have made a big impact with their Facebook presence. 10. #CNNfail: Twitter Blasts CNN Over Iran Election – The Twitter community sharply criticized CNN for its lack of coverage of the Iranian riots. Find out what happened and how social media filled the gap. 11. Top 5 Twitter Related Trends to Watch – Jennifer Van Grove analyzes five different trends on Twitter that you should know about. 12. Ever Downloaded a Copyrighted Song? You Owe Infinity Dollars – Jammie Thomas-Rasset has been fined $1.9 million dollars for downloading just 24 songs. Stan Schroeder breaks down the ridiculousness of the entire affair. Image courtesy of iStockphoto , AndrewJohnson Tags: social media

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Top 12 Important Social Media Stories This Week