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1440p Type of high-definition video of 2560x1440 pixels.

2G/3G/4G/5G A set of technologies that delivers faster mobile broadband.

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

AES 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard. A form of encryption based on a key length of 256 bits.

AI Artificial Intelligence. Intelligence demonstrated by a machine rather than a human.

Alt Text Words that appear in place of an image if the image fails to load online. Also used by screen-reading software to describe images to visually impaired readers.

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.

Batch file Commands that are processed in sequence, often without needing input from the user.

Benchmarking Comparing software and products with an accepted standard.

A version of software that’s being tested. Beta

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