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1080p Of the common types of high-definition video, this is the best quality: 1920x1080 pixels.

2G Second-generation cellular network.

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

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

AI Artificial Intelligence. Intelligence demonstrated by a machine rather than a human being. Often used to describe technology that can perform human-like tasks.

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

Analytics trackers Tools that advertisers use to track what people do on a website.

Benchmarking Comparing software and products with an accepted standard.

Beta A version of software that’s being tested. Beta versions are often released so problems can be ironed out.

Bloatware Unwanted software built into a new device.

BMP Bitmap. A type of image file.

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