Here is a list of the top 10 trends that ruled the tech world in 2012. Photo filters - Many people were seen using photo editing apps thsi year like Instagram and Pixlr O-matic on Android, PicMix on BlackBerry and so on. This was evident as most of the photographs seen this year on networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus had photo filters applied to them.Large-screened phones - We witnessed a rise in the number of large-screened phones this year. From home-grown manufacturers to tech titans, almost every company came up with at least one large-screened phone this year.
03:47 PM, Dec 26, 2012

A devotee takes a holy bath in the sacred pond of the Golden Temple, during the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, in Amritsar, on November 28, 2012.A fan of US singer Lady Gaga poses for a portrait in costume as he stands in line for her show at the Jockey Club in Asuncion, Paraguay on November 26, 2012.A man, dressed as Lord Shiva, participates in a procession during the annual cattle fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan.
01:18 PM, Jul 19, 2012

Novak Djokovic of Serbia shows his frustration during his men's singles fourth-round match against Andreas Seppi of Italy at Roland Garros. (Getty Images)Novak Djokovic of Serbia is congratulated by Andreas Seppi of Italy after their fourth-round match, which he won 4-6, 6-7, 6-3, 7-5, 6-3. (Getty Images) Victoria Azarenka of Belarus looks dejected during her women's singles fourth-round match against Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia. (Getty Images)
11:23 AM, Jun 04, 2012

Switzerland's Roger Federer waves to the public after defeating Germany's Tobias Kanke during their first-round match at the Roland Garros. (AP Photo)Novak Djokovic of Serbia slides to the net as he returns in his first-round match against Potito Starace of Italy. The Serbian won 7-6, 6-3, 6-1. (AP Photo)Top-seeded Victoria Azarenka of Belarus picks up her racket in her first-round match against Alberta Brianti of Italy. Azarenka struggled in a 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 win. (AP Photo)
10:54 AM, May 29, 2012

Venus Williams of USA wipes her face with a towel during a break in her singles first-round match against Paula Ormaechea of Argentina on Day 1 of the French Open at Roland Garros. Venus won 4-6, 6-1, 6-3. (Getty Images)Samantha Stosur of Australia plays a forehand during her singles first-round match against Elena Baltacha of Great Britain. Stosur won 6-4, 6-0. (Getty Images)A general view of a packed Court Philippe Chatrier as Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France stretches to play a forehand during his first-round match against Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia. (Getty Images)
11:13 AM, May 28, 2012

Here's a collection of the years oddest photos from across the world.  In the photo abaove - Fans watch and take photos of Rafael Nadal as he towels off after defeating compatriot Feliciano Lopez at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida March 28, 2011. REUTERS/Hans DerykA model presents a creation made of chocolate during a fashion show at the World Chocolate Wonderland in Shanghai December 15, 2011. The World Chocolate Wonderland will exhibit creations such as the Terracotta Warriors and Chinese Dragon when it opens to the public on December 16, according to the organiser.  REUTERS/Aly SongTraffic controller Ramiro Hinojas, wearing a Santa Claus costume, dances as he directs motorists along an intersection in Pasay City, Metro Manila December 14, 2011. Hinojas entertains motorists along Manila's heavily congested main thoroughfare by dressing up as Santa Claus and performing dance moves of pop star Michael Jackson, to mark the upcoming Christmas season.  REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo
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