Glossary

AI-Powered Photo Editing: The use of artificial intelligence to automatically adjust and enhance photos by recognizing objects, faces, and scenes for better color, brightness, and clarity.

Albums: A feature in smartphone photo apps that groups related photos and videos together for easier access and organization.

Apple ID: A personal account required for accessing Apple’s digital services, including the App Store, iCloud, and iTunes. It allows synchronization of data across Apple devices and secures personal information and purchases.

Apple Pay: A digital wallet and payment system that allows users to make payments with their Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Bluetooth: A wireless technology used to connect devices such as headphones, speakers, and smart home gadgets to smartphones, enabling them to communicate over short distances.

Camera Basics: The essential functions of a smartphone’s camera, including how to switch between photo and video modes, capture images, and record videos.

Digital Zoom: A method of zooming in on a subject in photos or videos by cropping the image and enlarging the pixels, often leading to a loss of image quality.

FaceTime: A video and audio calling application available for Apple devices, allowing communication between iPhones and other Apple devices.

Filters: Preset effects applied to photos and videos to modify attributes like color, contrast, and saturation.

Google Account: An account created with Google to access its services, including Google Play Store, Gmail, Google Maps, and other Google tools. A Google Account allows synchronization of data across Android devices and provides access to various apps and services.

Google Duo: A video calling application available on both Android and iPhone, allowing high-quality video calls.

Google Pay: A mobile payment system that allows users to make payments via their smartphones, storing credit or debit card details securely.

iCloud Link: A feature for sharing photos and videos by generating a URL that recipients can use to view or download the content from iCloud for up to 30 days.

iMessage: Apple’s proprietary messaging service that allows users to send messages, photos, videos, and more over Wi-Fi or cellular data between Apple devices.

iPhone: A smartphone designed and manufactured by Apple, integrating features like a camera, music player, and cellular phone into one device with a touchscreen interface. iPhones operate on Apple’s proprietary iOS operating system and are known for their sleek design and security features.

QuickType: iPhone’s predictive text feature that helps users type faster by suggesting words and phrases based on previous input.

Siri: Apple’s voice assistant that allows users to interact with their devices using natural language commands.

Tethering: The act of sharing your mobile phone’s internet connection with other devices via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): A security process that requires two forms of identification from the user to gain access to an account. This could include a password and a second factor like a text message, fingerprint, or authenticator app.

Voicemail: A recorded message left by a caller when the recipient doesn’t answer the phone.

VPN (Virtual Private Network): A service that encrypts your internet connection to protect your online privacy and security, especially on public networks.

Wi-Fi Calling: A feature that allows users to make voice calls using a Wi-Fi network instead of relying solely on cellular networks.

Zooming: The process of adjusting the camera’s focal length to make objects appear closer (zoom in) or farther away (zoom out).