How Smartphones Are Saving Lives

As the years go by, technology improves all the more, for example from making life easier to making life safer. Check out the following infographic which illustrates how smartphones, such as the iPhone, are saving lives.

The History of Programming Languages

Programming languages form the foundation inn a world of increasing inter-connectivity. However, did you know that the first programming language is over 100 years old and was written by a woman? It’s true! Check out the following infographic from Veracode as we delve into the history, evolution, and prevalence of programming languages over the years.

iOS vs Android

It’s billed as the battle of the century, at least as far as app developers are concerned; which has better ROI, Apple’s iOS or Google’s Android? Consumers are split: Apple have the single largest market share, Google have numerous manufacturers on their side; iOS dominates North America, Android wins out in Europe. Learn more about this battle between iOS and Android in the following infographic by Webdesigner Depot.

Spectacular Feats Of Modern Engineering

Engineering has been around for centuries but it’s only the latter half of the 20th century that technology has rapidly progressed, which has allowed mankind to build structures of unparalleled craft and engineering prowess. After reading up on this infographic, there is no doubt it will leave you in awe of how and what we’re capable of when equipped with some tools and sheer ingenuity.

“The Man” vs. Machine

Speeding tickets are the bane of lead-footed drivers everywhere. Nothing puts a damper on your day like seeing those red and blue flashing lights pull up behind you on the interstate. That’s why many individuals have invested in radar detection devices to alert them when a police scanner is nearby.

Teens and Mobile Phones

This infographic by Mobile Spy explores how teens use their mobile phones. Armed with an iPhone or Android, children find plenty of ways to spend valuable time with their device. Parents can find out exactly how their children use their phones without needing to stand over their shoulder every step of the way.

The Foundations Of A Successful App

The world of smartphone apps is a hard place to succeed in. Only one in six smartphone apps exceed 500 total downloads and 75 percent of apps earn the developer less than $500 per month. Because app markets are saturated, very few apps are able to accumulate many downloads. In this infographic, take a look at five of the top grossing free apps on the Android market to see what they did that led them to major success.

The Economics of Smartphone Damage

Did you know a damaged smartphones causes millions of dollars in losses a year? Smartphones all over the world suffer through inadvertent drops and falls, nicks and scratches from banging against other inanimate objects and even damage from liquids. A cell phone that has been soaked in beer at your favorite watering hole likely won’t be providing you with much useful functionality.

Five Weird Energy Sources

Energy is all around us and can be produced by some pretty non-traditional methods. Check out this infographic presented by SaveOnEnergy to learn about five pretty weird energy sources.

A Quick Recipe For Developing a Good Mobile App

Every great food dish requires a recipe, but according to Intellicore of Scotland this rule does not just apply to food but also to apps! In the following infographic you’ll find 8 useful ingredients that may help you serve a quality mobile application at your next dinner party.