Nokia Lumia 800 – find all the technical terms explained below.
3G+
3G+ is a mobile network that uses clever technologies to improve performance, especially for making calls and using the internet.
A-GPS
Stands for Assisted Global Positioning System. While GPS uses radio signals from satellites, which can be weakened by buildings or tree cover, A-GPS uses information from your network to find your location faster.
AMOLED
Stands for Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode, a phone screen technology. AMOLED screens are ultra-thin, their colours appear brighter, the touchscreen response is faster and they use less battery power.
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.