3G A third-generation cellular network that includes the HSPA, HSPA+, and DC-HSDPA standards. It is supported in iPhone 3G and later models for data delivery over the cellular network.
4G See LTE.
802.11 See Wi-Fi.
accelerometer The component inside the iPhone that senses the phone’s orientation in space and adjusts the display accordingly (such as switching Safari from portrait mode to landscape mode).
access point A networking device that enables two or more devices to connect over a Wi-Fi network and to access a shared Internet connection.
Activation lock An iOS security feature that prevents anyone from activating your iPhone without knowing your Apple ID and password.
AirDrop A service that enables your iPhone to share information such as links, photos, and maps wirelessly via a Bluetooth connection.
Airplane mode An operational mode that turns off the transceivers for the phone, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth features of an iPhone, which puts the phone in compliance with federal aviation regulations.
AirPlay A wireless technology that enables you to stream iPhone video or audio to an Apple TV device and so see or hear that media on your TV or audio receiver.
AirPrint A wireless technology that enables you to send a web page, email message, or other text from your iPhone to a printer.
alert A notification message that pops up on your iPhone screen and must be dealt with before you ...
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