Mobile Technology Terms

noun a technology that suggests words or phrases as a user types, based on algorithms and data analysis

• The new smartphone keyboard comes with advanced predictive text technology.
• I love how my phone's predictive text always knows what I'm trying to say.
• My predictive text is on point, it finishes my sentences before I even start typing.
• Using predictive text is like having a mind reader in your phone.

noun a term used to describe a basic mobile phone with limited functionality, often contrasted with smartphones

• Some people still prefer using a dumbphone for its simplicity and long battery life.
• I can't believe she still uses a dumbphone in this day and age.
• My dad refuses to upgrade from his dumbphone to a smartphone.
• His brain felt like a dumbphone, slow to process information and lacking in memory capacity.

noun the act or process of using a tablet computer

• The company is investing heavily in research and development of tablet computing technology.
• I love using my tablet for computing tasks, it's so convenient.
• Tablet computing is the way to go for on-the-go work.
• Tablet computing has opened up a whole new world of possibilities in terms of portable technology.

noun a blend of the words 'app' and 'advertisement', referring to a promotional message or campaign specifically designed for mobile applications

• The company invested in an appvertisement campaign to promote their new mobile application.
• I keep seeing that annoying appvertisement for the game every time I use my phone.
• I can't stand those pop-up appvertisements that keep interrupting my browsing.
• Her social media feed was flooded with appvertisements, making it hard to see posts from friends.