notification
An alert from your phone or an app on your phone. Your phone displays icons in the status bar to notify you of new
messages, calendar events and alarms. Icons can also indicate ongoing status, such as connection to a Wi‑Fi
network.
Play Store
Google's store where you can download apps, books, movies, and music. Choose from an assortment of free
books or apps; purchase from an even larger selection.
SD card
Secure Digital (SD) card. A small, high-capacity removable memory card used in small, portable devices such as
mobile phones, tablets, and digital cameras.
SIM card
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A card that securely stores information your carrier uses to authenticate
your phone on the cellular network.
short cut
An icon you can add to your home screen that lets you quickly open an app. Create short cuts for apps you use
frequently.
software update
An update to your phone's operating system that typically includes new features and fixes reported problems. The
update is wirelessly downloaded to your phone at no additional cost to you.
status bar
Thin bar at the top of your home screen that displays the time and icons that tell you about your phone's battery
and network connections. Apps display icons in the status bar to alert you of events, such as new messages.
sync
The process of sharing the same information across multiple devices and websites. Contacts, calendars and email
are often synced through cloud services, so you can enter information on one device and access it through
another.
Visual Voice Mail
An app that lets you see a list of your voice mail messages and manage them without having to dial into the
traditional voice mail system. You can listen to, reply to, erase, and archive your messages. You can also call back,
text, and add new contacts.
Wi‑Fi
A short-range wireless technology that provides a high-speed internet connection to wireless data devices. Many
locations offer Wi-Fi connections, including airports, hotels, restaurants and more. Using a Wi-Fi connection
instead of your cellular network can help reduce your cellular data usage. Some public Wi-Fi connections may not
be secure. You should only connect to those you trust and use some form of internet security on your devices. Set
up Wi-Fi.
widget
An element you can add to your home screen that gives you quick access to information or frequent tasks. For
example, widgets can provide weather updates, upcoming calendar events. Many are preinstalled on your phone.
Apps you download may also include widgets.
Certain features, services, and applications are network or carrier dependent and may not be available in all areas.
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