Vivo X50 and X50 Pro go global w/ Snapdragon 765G, gimbal camera setup, more
Another part of the BBK stable, Vivo has now officially launched the X50 and X50 Pro outside of China for the first time.
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Damien is 9to5Google‘s resident Video Producer and has over a decade of UK media experience. He worked within the sports industry and with numerous sports-focused publications — including golfing publication National Club Golfer — prior to joining the 9to5Google team.
After completing a BSc in Computer Science at the University of Hull with a major focus on data analytics and UX, he joined the Press Association (now PA Media), developing growing sports data products for the Barclay’s Premier League. These’s data packages included the now-defunct ACTIM Index which eventually evolved into the EA Sports Player Performance Index.
While working with the UK’s largest media agency, he attained a MA in Journalism at Sheffield Hallam University after completing his studies in 2014. This is where a love affair with all things videography surfaced after a brief stint in student TV. A major interest and constantly growing know-how of technology and videography have seen Damien lead 9to5Google’s official YouTube channel since 2018. He previously hosted the 9to5Google Daily podcast from 2019 to 2021.
Damien’s expertise and focus area lie in a number of beats including Android and OEM software updates, mobile applications, smartphone and accessory reviews, and just about anything that makes a modern mobile nerd tick. He says that he is “platform agnostic” despite primarily using Android devices and attempts to regularly test the iOS waters to better understand the nuances of the tech he covers on a day-to-day basis.
Outside of the tech space Damien is an avid supporter of his boyhood soccer team Hull City and is even a fully qualified Barista — with 3 years of experience making speciality coffee. Be sure to follow him on Threads, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and Instagram for insights and upcoming video updates and tidbits. If you are interested, you can also check out just what video gear he is currently using on his dedicated Kit.co page.
Samsung Galaxy M01s goes official w/ Helio P22 chipset, Android Pie, $135 price tag
The world of budget smartphones is hotting up, especially in India, where the Samsung Galaxy M01s has now gone official.
Expand Expanding CloseShoploop from Google’s Area 120 is a sort of TikTok for shopping
Have you ever thought when browsing online stores that you would love some looping video action? Well, with Google Area 120’s latest experimental app Shoploop, you can get that.
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9to5Google Daily 483: Chrome for desktop to add password editor, Mi Band 5 launches globally, plus more
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Expand Expanding CloseUrbanista London review: Earbuds under the influence [Video]
Apple’s influence in the world of smartphone audio accessories is undoubted. There is absolutely no denying where Urbanista took design cues for the recently released London earbuds.
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OnePlus Nord online pop-up shop coming as pre-orders sell out
Despite only being a mid-range smartphone, OnePlus Nord pre-orders have been selling out day by day. For those that have missed out, luckily, you’ll be able to get the OnePlus Nord via several online pop-up shops shortly after release.
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Wireless DeX mode hinted at via Samsung Tips app
We could soon be enjoying Samsung’s desktop replacement without wires as evidence of Wireless DeX has been hinted at in the latest Samsung Tips app.
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Lastest OnePlus Gallery 3.12.33 update adds a Google Cast button for photos
The OnePlus Gallery 3.12.33 update is now adding a dedicated Google Cast button so that you can beam your content from your phone to your Chromecast devices.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: Fixed] Google Assistant Reminders editing appears to be broken
It looks as though a weird bug means that Google Assistant Reminders might be broken for lots of people out there right now.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: 1080p back on Wi-Fi] YouTube for Android is now restricting video streaming to 480p in India
YouTube for Android has now lowered the maximum streaming quality for content in India to just 480p as the country has now gone into full lockdown.
9to5Google Daily 482: Gmail design overhaul leaked, Maps adds new calibration methods, plus more
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[Update: Global launch/pricing] Xiaomi Mi Band 5 goes official w/ 1.1-inch color display, magnetic charging, $30 price tag
After some pretty substantial leaks earlier in the week, the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 has now been officially unveiled in China with some notable improvements.
[Update: Out of beta] Mozilla launches a standalone VPN service for Android and Chromebook
Mozilla, the company behind the Firefox browser, has announced that it’s bringing a private VPN to Android, Chromebook, and Windows as a standalone service.
Android 11 Beta 2 now available for OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro
OnePlus has now confirmed that Android 11 Beta 2 is now available to download and install on the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro.
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Microsoft Outlook for Android adding ‘Play My Emails’ feature
Microsoft has announced a ton of new features for Microsoft 365 that includes Outlook for Android. The latest feature is Play My Emails, which appeared on the iOS version of Outlook late last year.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo’s new 125W charging tech takes you from 0 to 100% in just 20 minutes
Oppo has just unveiled its insanely fast 125W charging technology that will take future smartphones just 20 minutes to go from 0 to 100% battery.
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[Update: Verizon S20 ] July patch rolling out for Samsung Galaxy S20 series w/ camera improvements
The July 2020 security patch has now already started rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series in Korea, with the update bringing some added camera enhancements in tow.
[Update: Verizon S10 series] June 2020 security patch now rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series
The June 2020 security patch has already begun rolling out for unlocked variants of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series in the US.
[U: Ubisoft removes Stadia mention] Ghost Recon Breakpoint free weekend runs July 16-19
To celebrate the recent release of the Ghost Recon Breakpoint AI teammates update, Google Stadia players can enjoy a free weekend on Tom Clancy’s third-person action shoot-em-up.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 481: Pixel Buds Feature Drop coming next month, Google and Microsoft join forces, plus more
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Expand Expanding Close[Update: 2027] UK government could phase out Huawei from 5G network infrastructure over security concerns
A series of new reports suggest that the UK government is set to phase out Huawei from its 5G network infrastructure over security concerns.
Realme X50 5G launches in UK w/ Snapdragon 765G, 120Hz display for just £299
One of the fastest-growing smartphone manufacturers in the world has now expanded its growing UK lineup with the Realme X50 5G.
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Microsoft is at it again and has added a very crafty Bing Search shortcut to Android devices via the popular Outlook email app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet adds ‘zoombombing’ protection for G Suite education customers
In our COVID-19 existence, online classes are now part and parcel of education systems around the globe. However, “zoombombing” became a slightly hilarious but also big problem, an issue that Google Meet is mitigating by adding protections against anonymous users.
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