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1080p Of the common types of high-definition video, this is the best quality: 1920x1080 pixels.
1440p High-definition video of 2560x1440 pixels.
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.
4K Video with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 pixels.
Airplane mode Phones and tablets in this mode disable all radio communication (GSM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc) so they are safe to use on aircraft.
Architecture A set of rules and language that govern how hardware and software work.
Aspect ratio A measurement of the shape of a display. Traditional computer screens are 4:3. Widescreen displays are 16:9 or 16:10.
Augmented reality Lets you view the real world on a screen and add elements from the digital world.
Comparing software and products
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