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.
OS (Operating system)The main software that controls the basic operation of an electronic device. Windows and Mac are examples of operating systems for PCs as are Palm and Symbian for mobile devices.OTA (Over-The-Air)An event, transfer, or transaction that is enabled wirelessly rather than via the cabled network for example.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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