Back by popular demand, Android A to Z returns this week! It's part of our Android Glossary, which in turn is an extension of our Android Dictionary. Every wonder what the hell we're talking about? Between ADB and AOSP and Dalvik and DRM and hboots and, well, all those other crazy terms, Android's full of nerdy goodness. But it can be a bit daunting if you're just starting out. That's where the Android Glossary and Android Dictionary come in.
So look for the features starting back up again this week, and don't forget to check out the full entries!
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 19, 2012
What is an IPS display? IPS stands for In-Plane Switching. It's commonly found in high-end monitors -- gaining mainstream notoriety in Apple's displays -- and has also found its way into tab...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 18, 2012
Hacking. It means a lot of different things to different people, and to the public at large it conjures up imagery of evil people in exotic places. When we talk about hacking here at And...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 17, 2012
What is GSM? When it comes to Android devices, especially for us here in the U.S., there are two major differentiators that really have nothing to do with Android and everything to do with the carri...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 16, 2012
What is fastboot? In Android, fastboot is a special diagnostic and engineering protocol that you can boot your Android device into. While in fastboot, you can modify the file system image...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 06, 2012
What's an ETF? An early termination fee is something you agree to, albeit grudgingly, when you sign a contract with a carrier. In return for, say, Verizon, selling you a phone for $199 instead o...
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