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1080p High-definition video: 1920x1080 pixels.

2K A screen with 2048x1080 pixels.

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.

8K Video with a resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. Currently the highest resolution available.

Active noise cancelling Method for reducing unwanted sound by adding a second sound specifically designed to cancel the first.

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

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.

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

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