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1080p High-definition video with 1920x1080 pixels.

2K A screen with 2048x1080 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.

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

Accelerometer A sensor that detects movement. Used in smartphones to decide portrait or landscape mode.

Airplane mode Phones and tablets in this mode disable all radio communication so they are safe to use on aircraft.

Aspect ratio A measurement of the shape of a screen. Traditional PC 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 virtual elements.

A measure of how much data can

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