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3G (third-generation technology) Usually used in the context of cell phones for services that provide the ability to transfer both voice data (a telephone call) and non-voice data (such as downloading information, exchanging email, and instant messaging).
Bluetooth is a short range wireless system for connecting devices such as PDA's, phones, headsets, PC's and printers. It has become an industry standard and features on all but the cheapest new phones.
DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) is a digital transmission system for sending data, radio and TV to mobile devices such as mobile phones.
DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting – Handheld) is a system for broadcast TV services to handheld receivers, and is a competitor to DMB.
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a mobile data service available to users of GSM mobile phones.
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is the most popular communications standard for mobile phones. It is a worldwide standard that allows easy roaming across countries.
HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) is a language designed for the creation of web pages with text,graphics and other information to be displayed in a web browser
Java is a programming language for writing applications that can run on a wide variety of devices such as phones, PDA's and computers.
Memory Stick is a removable memory card format, developed by Sony. Types available include the Memory Stick Pro (larger capacity and faster file transfer speeds), Memory Stick Duo (smaller) and the Memory Stick Micro or M2 (even smaller).
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a standard for sending messages that includes multimedia objects such as images, audio and video.
Polyphonic means able to play more than one musical note or sound at a time.
Quadband describes phones that support the GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz bands, meaning they support use in America as well as Europe, Asia and Africa.
Roaming is a general term for using a device in a location outside its original service area, e.g. in another country.
SD (Secure Digital) is a memory card format used in portable devices, including digital cameras, PDA's and phones. Physically the size of a UK first class stamp at 32x24x2mm.
SMS (short message service) is text messaging.
Triband describes phones that support the GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz bands, the standard in Europe, Asia and Africa.
