Qualcomm has officially unveiled its latest 5G-enabled chipset in the form of the Snapdragon 768G.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G is just an overclocked 765G w/ 5G support
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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.
iPhone SE review: Requiem for a truly competitive mid-range Android phone [Video]
Straight up, the 2020 iPhone SE is a good phone. It probably won’t replace the phone in your pocket unless you happen to own a really old device, but it really is impressive — even if it does run iOS.
Google Doodle celebrates England’s ‘forgotten footballer’ Frank Soo
The latest Google Doodle for the UK celebrates one of English footballs most trailblazing stars Frank Soo — often referred to as the “forgotten footballer.”
Hands-on with even more of the most popular Google Doodle games [Video]
After the first wave of Google Doodle games, we’re now seeing the latest selection or “second wave” roll out over the course of the week.
9to5Google Daily 437: Android 11 DP4 drops unannounced, Chrome on Android to get dark Search results, plus more
Listen to a short-form recap or roundup of all the top 9to5Google stories of the previous 24 hours. 9to5Google Daily is available on Google Play, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.
LG Velvet goes official w/ Snapdragon 765 chipset, 8GB RAM, and stylus support
After teases and leaks, the LG Velvet has now finally been officially unveiled in South Korea.
OxygenOS Open Beta 13 rolls out for OnePlus 7/7 Pro w/ April 2020 patch, camera tweaks
OxygenOS Open Beta 13 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, with the update replacing the now pulled Open Beta 12.
Samsung and Google are working to bring RCS to Galaxy phones
RCS messaging has had a rocky rollout so far, but Samsung and Google are now teaming up directly to enable the rich text message service on more Galaxy phones.
[Update: Fixed in DP4] Android 11 DP3: Status bar padding bug cuts off time, battery level on Pixel 4
The latest Android 11 Developer Preview is now available for those with a compatible device but for those with the Pixel 4, a bug is causing the time and battery within the status bar to be cut off.
9to5Google Daily 436: Android TV may become Google TV, Live Captions come to Chrome, plus more
Listen to a short-form recap or roundup of all the top 9to5Google stories of the previous 24 hours. 9to5Google Daily is available on Google Play, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.
Blloc Ratio hands-on: Is this the best minimal launcher for Android? [Video]
You may not have heard of Blloc, but the Berlin-based company is working on the very impressive Ratio — a launcher aimed at fundamentally changing the way you see and use your smartphone.
Google Messages adds a quick ‘attach recent photos’ pop-up to share your pics
Just as Google Messages has surpassed 1 billion installs on the Google Play Store, the team behind it is not resting up, as it drip-feeds new features constantly. The latest Google Messages addition is a neat little “attach recent photos” prompt for when you’re texting your contacts.
The Huawei FreeBuds 3i cost just £90 and come w/ active noise cancellation
Huawei has today unveiled its latest audio accessory in the form of the FreeBuds 3i, a pair of truly wireless earbuds that come with active noise cancellation.
MediaTek unveils Helio G85 chipset designed for yet more gaming phones
MediaTek has unveiled its latest Helio G85, which is another gaming chipset for affordable smartphones.
9to5Google Daily 435: Unreleased gray Pixel 4 XL leaks, Verizon OnePlus 8 has accessory issues, plus more
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Google Drive adds support for Face ID and Touch ID security on iPhone, iPad
Google Drive has now officially gained support for biometric locks and unlocks with the iPhone and iPad Face ID and Touch ID systems.
9to5Google Daily 434: More Pixel 4a photo samples, Google Messages gains 1 billion downloads, plus more
Listen to a short-form recap or roundup of all the top 9to5Google stories of the previous 24 hours. 9to5Google Daily is available on Google Play, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.
Hands-on with some of Google’s most popular Doodle games [Video]
The latest wave of the past popular Google Doodle games has come around at just the right time to help cure your boredom during COVID-19 lockdown, so we’ve spent some time with them so you know just what to expect.
Android 10-based OxygenOS Open Beta 2 now available for OnePlus 5/5T w/ April patch
The second OxygenOS Open Beta based upon Android 10 is now available for the OnePlus 5 and 5T, just days after the first beta was released for the former flagships.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 drops from monthly to quarterly security patches
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is now set to move from regular monthly to quarterly security patch updates.
OxygenOS 10.5.6 now rolling out for OnePlus 8 Pro w/ front- and rear-facing camera tweaks
OxygenOS 10.5.6 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 Pro with a series of camera fixes for the latest and greatest flagship OnePlus.
Telegram passes 500 million download milestone on the Google Play Store w/ 400 million users
Despite the dominance of WhatsApp messenger in vast swathes of the globe, Telegram has now surpassed the impressive 500 million download milestone on the Google Play Store.
[Update: Potential hardware defect] OnePlus 8 Pro display issues surface on some devices but a fix is inbound
Even with one of the best displays on the market, some OnePlus 8 models are still managing to have some pronounced issues.
9to5Google 433: Pixel 4a camera samples leak, Fitbit developing smartwatch for kids, plus more
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