CIS 105 Technology Timeline

  • Uber

    Uber
    Invented by Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick, this revolutionary application utilized the built-in GPS capabilities of smartphones to change the way people can call rides.
  • iPad

    iPad
    This marked Apple's first tablet released to the public. This created a new form of accessible computers.
  • Instagram

    Instagram
    Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger's application release popularized the online photo-sharing industry. It changed the way humans capture and share their experiences with the world.
  • Snapchat

    Snapchat
    Evan Spiegel, Reggie Brown, and Bobby Murphy invented this application and introduced a new way of communication through images.
  • iMessage

    iMessage
    Apple adding this feature to their smartphones revolutionized how communication is conducted on smartphones. This opened up the possibility of texting through Wifi and cellular connection rather than by SMS.