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androidist Glossary

A

  • Android — A widely used operating system for mobile phones.

C

  • Chipset — A series of components related to the device's processor.
  • CPU — An acronym for Central Processing Unit. It serves as an essential component for devices, which helps handle commands and perform device operations. 
F
  • FHD (or Full HD) — It stands for Full High Definition. It is usually comprised of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which offers a more detailed viewing experience compared to High Definition (1280 x 720).
G
  • Galaxy — A branded series of devices by South Korean company Samsung.
  • GPU — An acronym for Graphics Processing Unit. It serves as an essential component for devices to display and process graphics and visuals. 
H
  • HD — It stands for High Definition. It is usually comprised of 1280 x 720 pixels, and is considered the standard for High Definition screens.
O
  • OIS — An acronym for Optical Image Stabilization. It helps manage the stabilization of the device's set of cameras through a module.
  • Operating System — A key software component that manages the overall applications and actions of a device.
P
  • Pixel — A branded series of devices by American company Google.
R

  • RAM — An acronym for Random Access Memory. It is an essential component for a device, which allocates temporary data for an increased performance.
  • ROM — An acronym for Read-Only Memory. It serves as a storage that stores permanent data for use.
S
  • Specifications — A detailed description of a device's set of features.

V

  • Virtual RAM — Expansion of the RAM that uses part of the device's built-in storage.
W
  • Wearable — A device made to wear. It usually comes with health or fitness-related features for lifestyle monitoring.