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Android Devices To Receive Major Video Performance Boost With New Update

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Android devices are on the verge of a significant enhancement in video playback capabilities, as per a recent report. The impending upgrade, expected to be delivered as a free update, will bring about faster video processing, particularly benefiting low-cost smartphones.

Most smartphones and tablets, excluding the latest flagship models, lack specialized hardware for accelerating video playback of the AV1 format. This deficiency necessitates software-based solutions to handle the task.

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