# Technologically-Savvy Youth Infographics The 'Generation Mobile' Data Reviews Digital Implications By Jordy E | Published 2012-05-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generation-mobile References: [blog.mylookout](http://blog.mylookout.com/blog/2012/05/18/generation-mobile-infographic/) The 'Generation Mobile' infographic examines the rise of digital devices among young populations. According to the chart, children are now using [smartphones, tablets and android applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amigo-jr-phone) to learn about their surroundings, making way for a novel approach to pedagogy. Approximately 52% of all adolescents now have access to a virtual tool in some shape or form, and it is predicted that the implications of these high numbers will be vast. This chart warns of the need to [protect the youth while online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-10). Although the mediums can be used to access encyclopedias and educational games with a wealth of information, young users may also be unknowingly sharing phone numbers, home addresses and a slew of other personal details with strangers. Generation Mobile outlines ways for parents to protect against this concerning reality with references to [passwords and mobile curfews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realverse). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Digital Learning for Youth:** With the rise of smartphones, tablets and android applications among young populations, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create and promote digital learning tools and resources. - **Online Safety for Youth:** As more children have access to virtual tools, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development and promotion of better online safety measures for youth and parents. - **Smartphone and Tablet Usage Among Youth:** With over half of all adolescents having access to digital devices, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop age-appropriate apps, services, and products for the youth market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** The rise of digital devices for learning provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for education companies to develop online learning tools and resources for youth populations. - **Online Security:** As more children are accessing online tools, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity for online security companies to develop better safety measures, especially for youth and parents. - **Mobile Technology:** With the increase in smartphone and tablet usage among youth populations, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity for mobile technology companies to create age-appropriate apps, services, and products tailored to the youth market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Teen-Targeted Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-x1.md) - [Cybersafety-Focused Resource Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worst-childrens-library.md) - [Children-Focused Tech Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-products-for-children.md) - [Digital Wellness Inniaitives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-wellbeing-of-gen-z.md) - [Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbite.md) - [Smartphone-Concealing Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatbook.md) - [Kids Safety Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-3-and-slim-5.md) - [AI-Powered Child-Friendly Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-fuse.md) - [Gen Z IRL Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinges-phonebook.md)