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

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.

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

APK Android Package Kit. The file format Android uses to install apps.

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

Benchmarking Comparing software and products with an accepted standard.

Bloatware Unwanted software built into a new device.

Browser hijackers Programs that change your default browser, its homepage and search engine, without prior warning, when you install them.

A temporary space for storing data. Can be memory on a PC’s processor, or space on a hard drive used by a web

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