Phone Scoop

Register
Log In

Home › Glossary ›

Byte

A sequence of adjacent bits (usually 8) considered as a unit. A bit is a binary unit - a "1" or a "0".

In a simple file format such as plain text, one byte traditionally represents a single character, such as a letter or number.

Still confused? Spot a mistake? Give us your feedback on this definition.

‹ back to Glossary Index

Share on Facebook

Post to Threads

new featured article

Hands On with TCL's $120 5G Phone

TCL has a new affordable 5G phone for Verizon, and it's very, very affordable (as 5G phones go) at just $120. We spent some time with that phone: the TCL 40 XE. Check out our hands-on report to learn a little more about what $120 buys you in a 5G phone this year.

Subscribe to Phone Scoop News with RSS Follow @phonescoop on Threads Follow @phonescoop on Mastodon Phone Scoop on Facebook Follow on Instagram

Playwire

Advertise on this site.

All content Copyright 2001-2024 Phone Factor, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Content on this site may not be copied or republished without formal permission.