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256bit AES Military-grade level of encryption.

32bit/64bit A measure of how much data a PC can process at once. Most older computers are 32bit, more modern ones are 64bit.

3G/4G/5G Technologies that deliver faster mobile broadband.

3GP A type of video file recorded by many mobile phones.

4K Video with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 pixels.

5G The latest generation of mobile networks.

Add-in Microsoft’s name for tools that can be added to Office software.

720p/1080p/1440p Common types of high-definition video of 1280x720, 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 pixels respectively.

AI Artificial Intelligence. A computer program designed to mimic the behaviour of humans or animals.

AMOLED Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode. Alternative technology to LCD for creating flatpanel displays. Most commonly used in smartphones, tablets and smartwatches.

An app that changes how the Android home screen looks and works,

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