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

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

5G The latest generation of mobile networks.

64bit A technology that processes information in larger chunks. Most modern computers are 64bit.

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

ATRAC Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding. A type of music file used by some older Sony players.

AZW3 An Amazon file format for ebooks, succeeding AZW. Also known as KF8 (Kindle Format 8).

Battery case An accessory that provides additional power and protection to a mobile phone.

Benchmarking Comparing software and products with an accepted standard.

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

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