At I/O 2017, Google presented Room, a new ORM which is quite different from existing ones. With its unique features it sets itself apart from others and polarizes the opinions of developers.
Another newcomer is ObjectBox, a NoSQL/Object database that claims to be faster than any other database. Just like ORMs it offers relations, queries, indexing, and some special features.
This talk gives you an extensive update on new persistence developments. Learn about pros and cons to help you choose for your next Android project.