Google takes on Pixel's memory management issues in upcoming update, might bring fix to other Android phones

Google Pixel's memory management is one of the phones' weaknesses. But an upcoming update hopes to remedy this issue, and the company hints at bringing this to other Android devices in the future as well. Google will be making its first "Feature Drop" this week for Pixel phones. These include a new set of improvements and exclusive features for the Google handsets to entice buyers to pick Pixel phones over other Android devices. It's expected to arrive as a system-level, over-the-air update.

And while the features are mostly geared to those with Pixel smartphones, it looks like the company wants to bring the memory management improvements to other Android phones in the future. And by the future, we mean the next version of Android, so it'll be at least half a year away. It still gives a certain level of exclusivity to Pixel, but at the same time, it doesn't shortchange other Android users, too. Or at least it won't, if and when Google decides to share it with other Android phone makers.

Source: 9to5Google

Apple returns to CES with senior exec speaking at privacy roundtable

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It was 1992 when Apple last presented at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. But the tech giant is finally making a comeback in 2020. They won't be introducing new products, though. Jane Horvath, Apple's senior director of privacy, will speak at the "Chief Privacy Officer Roundtable" happening on January 7. He will be joined by executives from companies like Facebook and Procter & Gamble. A commissioner from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission will also be there. Perhaps this is a step in the right direction of Apple finally coming back to the tradeshow.

Source: Bloomberg

Samsung Galaxy S11+ will reportedly sport a 5,000mAh battery

Following Samsung's usual timeline for the Galaxy S line, we are expecting the Samsung Galaxy S11 series to launch in February. So, ahead of that, we get leaks and reports about the device. The latest rumour is about its battery capacity. GalaxyClub reports that the Galaxy S11+ might get a 5,000mAh typical capacity battery with a rated capacity of 4,855mAh. When compared to the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, it's a significant increase from 4,500mAh. So, we're hoping this is something that actually becomes true.

Report: Wearables get boost in Q3 due to 'hearables'

A recent report from the market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) shows the impact of Apple on the wearable segment. Or we should say, the effect of the Apple AirPods on the industry. The wearable segment has seen a significant rise in the third quarter of 2019 because of the "hearables" market, which is another name for wireless earbuds, headphones, etc. 

A total of 40.7 million units of hearables were shipped over 2018's 11.8 million. This figure means that for the segment alone, there was a year-on-year growth of 242.4%.

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