Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently.

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CNET spoke with Google's Sameer Samat and Qualcomm's Alex Katouzian about why they're combining a phone and laptop OS and how they'll do it. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming ...