Glossary of tech terms


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G

Google

The company behind the Android operating system, Google search engine, Gmail, Google Earth and many other technologies we use in our everyday lives.

Google Pay

A popular pay service app provided by Google for making payments using mobile phones and online. The app requires the user to set up an account and link a preferred payment method, such as a credit card.


GPS

Also called 'global positioning satellite'. An accurate navigation system based on the use of satellites to pin-point someone's exact location. This technology is used by popular mapping apps to provide real-time information and guidance.