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API
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Stands for Application Programming Interface. The resource of protocols and languages used for developing compatible applications.
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Bandwidth
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The volume (capacity) of data available or the speed at which data can be transferred across a network (measured in bits/s).
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Blackberry
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A popular smartphone.
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Development Platform
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A multimedia system that is used to develop an application.
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Emulator
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Software which emulates a particular handset or model for software testing.
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Firmware
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Intrinsic software which is stored in permanent memory (ROM or PROM) or other hardware location to control a specific device function. May be upgradeable to fix bugs or enable new features.
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IMEI
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Stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity, a serial number unique to each GSM device.
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iPhone
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Apple’s highly successful smartphone.
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MXit
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A popular mobile Instant Messaging platform.
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Open Source
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Open source software with freely available and modifiable source code.
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OS
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Stands for Operating System. The essential base software of a system.
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SDK
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Stands for Software Developer’s Kit. The set of tools and information a developer needs to create an application.
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Tethering
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Connecting a desktop PC or laptop, which otherwise cannot connect by itself, to the Internet using a connected mobile device.
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VoIP
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Stands for Voiceover Internet Protocol, also known as IP Telephony. Allows for telecommunication over the Internet. Skype and fring are popular examples of VoIP software.
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xHTML
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A version of HTML which adheres to the XML language standards.
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XML
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Stands for EXtensible Mark-up Language, used for mobile development.
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