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.
ResolutionThis is the term used to describe picture quality on a screen. Resolution is measured in terms of the number of pixels horizontally multiplied by the number vertically (eg: 800 x 600). The more pixels, the better the picture quality.RoamingIf you use your mobile outside your network operator's local coverage area, you are said to be 'roaming'.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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