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3G+
3G+ is a mobile network that uses clever technologies to improve performance, especially for making calls and using the internet.
Android operating system
Google’s operating system for mobile phones. It gives developers complete freedom to create all kinds of apps that you can use to fully customise your phone, e.g. create your homescreen or choose the way you text.
Bluetooth®
A wireless technology that lets devices communicate and share data within close range. It allows you to communicate with other phone users, sync with your PC, or connect wirelessly with devices like handsfree car kits.
data
This term describes a quantity of information, and is used in several ways. ‘Data transmission’ is the process of transferring information from one source to another, i.e. sending a text, while ‘downloading data’ could refer to an audio or video file.
FM radio
FM radio on a phone uses radio waves, not your network, so it’s free to use and can be listened to through headphones.