Browse through the glossary below to find the meaning to some of the most common terms associated with mobile technologies. If you have a question about the BBC's mobile services however, see FAQ.
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Glossary
Browse through the glossary below to find the meaning to some of the most common terms associated with mobile technologies. If you have a question about the BBC's mobile services however, see FAQ.
Base StationBase stations receive and transmit signals from mobile phones. They link mobiles to the rest of the mobile and land-line network.BluejackingBluejacking is when somebody with a mobile phone user uses Bluetooth to identify another person's mobile in the vicinity and then sends them an anonymous message. It is called bluejacking as the mobile is being temporarily hijacked via Bluetooth technology..BluetoothBluetooth is the name given to a type of wireless connection that allows different types of devices to swap data within a radius of around 10 metres.The name Bluetooth comes from the story of Harald Bluetooth, a Viking ruler who united and controlled Denmark and Norway and was famed for his bridge building. BrowserAn application that allows you to view web pages. Mobile phones use browsers, just like computers do, to surf the web.News and Sport
You can get BBC News and BBC Sport on your mobile or PDA. Use the links below for more information.
BBC News on your mobile:
BBC News website 
BBC Sport on your mobile:
BBC Sport website BBC Mobile BlogFind out about new and upcoming services for your mobile from the BBC.
Visit the BBC Mobile blog
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