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4K Video with are solution of at least 3840x2160 pixels.

5G The latest generation of mobile networks.

720p A common resolution of high-definition video: 1280x720 pixels.

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

AMOLED Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode. An alternative technology to LCD for creating flat-panel displays. Most commonly used in smartphones, tablets and smart watches.

Aperture An opening that controls the amount of light entering a camera lens.

ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. Represents each character on a PC keyboard as a number.

Aspect ratio A measurement of the shape of a display. Traditional computer screens are 4:3. Widescreen displays are 16:9 or 16:10.

A measure of how much data can be transferred through a connection at one time.

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