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.
VibrateWhen mobile phone users don't want their phones to make a noise when they ring, they tend to set them to 'vibrate'. Instead of making a ringing sound upon an incoming call, the mobile simply vibrates as an alert. Most mobile phones contain a mechanical device that enables this to happen.Video callingVideo calling is a two-way feature which enables people with 3G (Third Generation) phones to see the person they are speaking to when they make a call.VocoderA vocoder, or voice encoder, is a device that encodes and decodes the sound of the voice so that it can be transmitted.Voice diallingVoice dialling enables you to speak the name of somebody whose number is saved into your phone and then the phone will automatically call them.VOIP (Voice over internet protocol)Voice over internet protocol is a technology which enables telephone signals to be carried (and therefore conversations to happen) via the internet.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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