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mobile device

American

noun

Digital Technology.

a portable, wireless computing device that is small enough to be used while held in the hand; a handheld.

a large selection of smartphones, PDAs, and other mobile devices.

Etymology

Origin of mobile device

First recorded in 1985–90

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mobile device

"It's trying to be the best experience with the technology of a mobile device in your hand, but really encourage you to get outside, look at those birds and enjoy that experience with them."

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

It’s the first security screen built into a mobile device, the new Galaxy S26 Ultra, announced Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026

She was a victim of what's known as a Sim swap attack - where scammers trick a network operator into thinking they're the account holder to get a new Sim card for a mobile device.

From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025

Google, along with Apple, also faces an investigation to determine whether it will be given SMS designation for dominance in the mobile device market.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025

And after an awkward amount of time where I just stare at her, she hands me her mobile device.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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