Upgrade (disambiguation)

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An Upgrade or Upgrading is the process of replacing a product with a newer version of the same product.

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Upgrading is the process of replacing a product with a newer version of the same product. In computing and consumer electronics an upgrade is generally a replacement of hardware, software or firmware with a newer or better version, in order to bring the system up to date or to improve its characteristics.

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