SmartAss Facts
SmartAss Facts
Surprising facts about smartphones — the pocket-sized computers that changed how humans live.
How well do you really know smartphones? Most people are surprised to learn that the Apollo 11 moon landing computer had less processing power than a modern smartphone. And that's just the beginning: The average smartphone has more computing power than NASA's computers in 1969. The first iPhone was released in 2007. SmartAss Facts brings together the most surprising smartphones facts — each one carefully verified and labeled TRUE or FAKE. Scroll down to explore the full list and discover which "facts" you've always believed are actually myths.
The Apollo 11 moon landing computer had less processing power than a modern smartphone. The average smartphone has more computing power than NASA's computers in 1969. The first iPhone was released in 2007.
Yes, this is verified. The Apollo 11 moon landing computer had less processing power than a modern smartphone. Another confirmed fact: The average smartphone has more computing power than NASA's computers in 1969.
Yes. One popular misconception is: "Steve Jobs wanted to name the iPhone “Pocket Ego.” Branding said no, reality said yes." This has been fact-checked and labeled FAKE on SmartAss Facts.