Glossary of Smartphone Terms
Not sure you speak the smartphone language? Here are definitions of all the acronyms, jargon, and technical terms you need to know.
What Is Bluetooth?
What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a short-range wireless networking technology that is used to link (or pair) two devices, such as smartphones and headsets. Bluetooth is sometimes called a cable-replacement technology.
What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a short-range wireless networking technology that is used to link (or pair) two devices, such as smartphones and headsets. Bluetooth is sometimes called a cable-replacement technology.
What is a Stylus?
A stylus is a writing instrumnet used to enter information or write on the touch screen of a phone.
A stylus is a writing instrumnet used to enter information or write on the touch screen of a phone.
What is 3G Service?
You hear people talk about high-speed, 3G service for your cell phone, but what does it actually mean? Here's a definition.
You hear people talk about high-speed, 3G service for your cell phone, but what does it actually mean? Here's a definition.
What is HSDPA?
You hear people talk about high-speed, 3G networks for your cell phone, but what are they? Here's a definition of HSDPA, one type of 3G networks.
You hear people talk about high-speed, 3G networks for your cell phone, but what are they? Here's a definition of HSDPA, one type of 3G networks.
What is the EDGE Network?
Different cell phones use different networks to access voice and data services, but how do you know which is which? Here's an explanation of the EDGE data network.
Different cell phones use different networks to access voice and data services, but how do you know which is which? Here's an explanation of the EDGE data network.
What is EV-DO?
You hear people talk about high-speed, 3G service for your cell phone, but what does it actually mean? Here's a definition of EV-DO service.
You hear people talk about high-speed, 3G service for your cell phone, but what does it actually mean? Here's a definition of EV-DO service.
What is Google Android?
Phones based on Google Android are about to hit the market. But what is Android, anyway?
Phones based on Google Android are about to hit the market. But what is Android, anyway?
What Is a Smartphone?
A smartphone is a device that lets you make telephone calls, but also adds features that you might find on a personal digital assistant or a computer--such as the ability to send and receive e-mail and edit Office documents, for example.
A smartphone is a device that lets you make telephone calls, but also adds features that you might find on a personal digital assistant or a computer--such as the ability to send and receive e-mail and edit Office documents, for example.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that's available on many smartphones. Using it can provide you with a better Internet experience, and it has the potential to save you money.
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that's available on many smartphones. Using it can provide you with a better Internet experience, and it has the potential to save you money.
Palm’s Mobile Device Terminology
A glossary of mobile device terminology from Palm, the company behind some of the most popular smartphones on the market.
A glossary of mobile device terminology from Palm, the company behind some of the most popular smartphones on the market.
SearchMobileComputing.com’s Definitions of Acronyms and Terms
This site, operated by TechTarget, offers a comprehensive glossary of terminology related to mobile computing, including smartphones.
This site, operated by TechTarget, offers a comprehensive glossary of terminology related to mobile computing, including smartphones.
Cell Phone Glossary from Phone Arena
PhoneArena.com, a provider of cell phone news and reviews, offers a comprehensive glossary of smartphone terms.
PhoneArena.com, a provider of cell phone news and reviews, offers a comprehensive glossary of smartphone terms.
Wireless Glossary from GeckoBeach.com
Definitions of many common cellular technology terms from Gecko Beach, an online resource providing information about mobile phones.
Definitions of many common cellular technology terms from Gecko Beach, an online resource providing information about mobile phones.
Cell Phones Talk: Phone Glossary
This news and reviews site provides a glossary of numerous terms related to smartphones.
This news and reviews site provides a glossary of numerous terms related to smartphones.