Glossary

The following is a summary of commonly used terminology that appears throughout this book:

Android The operating system created by Google that’s used to run Android-based smartphones and tablets, including those manufactured by Samsung.

Apple OS X The operating system created by Apple that operates on all Mac desktop and notebook computers, including the iMac, Mac Pro, Mac mini, MacBook, and MacBook Air.

audiobook An audio version of a book that’s read by a narrator and then listened to, in contrast to reading a physical book. Audiobooks are distributed in digital form, as well as on compact discs (CDs). Audible.com and Apple’s iBook Store offer the world’s largest collections of audiobooks.

cable/satellite TV receiver box The box that ...

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