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Steve Jobs' effect on our daily lives is too large to properly measure today. It is very likely that the device or machine you are currently using to read this article was designed by Apple, if not you probably have white iPod earphones in your ears right now listening to your favorite playlist while at work.

The Mac, iPod, iPhone and iPad have set the pace of the entire tech and mobile industry in the past decade. Exchange of information, interaction via social media and even gaming have been revolutionized and made more personal than ever.

The world's reactions to Steve Jobs' death are flooding social networks with 3 trending topics about the technology icon and the fail whale making an appearance every now and then. Some of the most prominent people who have already paid tribute to the charismatic Apple chief include main competitors like Microsoft's Bill Gates and Google's Eric Shmidt. Mark Zuckerberg thanked his "mentor and friend" and President Obama also dedicated two tweets to tech's most valuable man.

Here at ArabNet, we would like to pay tribute to the man who has helped shape the world of tech, web and mobile and extend our sincere condolences to his family and company.