"autoshift" meaning in English

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          "text": "The first known way past the brick wall of Level 29 was a technique that became known as hypertapping. By using a special grip that lets you vibrate a finger over the D-pad directions at least 10 times a second, you can effectively skip the \"delayed autoshift\" (DAS) that limits how fast pieces can move laterally when the D-pad is held down.",
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