The upcoming Pixel 4a appears to have leaked in a hands-on video showing a late-stage prototype of the upcoming Google-made budget smartphone in the flesh.
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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.
EMUI 10 rollout for Honor 20/20 Pro, View 20 starts March 15
Honor, the subsidiary of Huawei will begin the EMUI 10 rollout for the Honor View 20, Honor 20, and Honor 20 Pro starting March 15.
[Update: Online launch] The Huawei P40 Pro is set to launch on March 26 in Paris
The Huawei P40 Pro will face an uphill struggle to gain momentum outside of China but is set for a March 26th launch in Paris.
9to5Google 409: Sketchy Pixel 4a leaks, Maps adds Lens integration for menus, plus more
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Google location data tracking saw innocent cyclist become key suspect in burglary
Thanks to incorrect interpretation of Google location data tracking, an innocent cyclist in Florida was investigated as the prime suspect in a burglary case.
The Pixel’s new automatic dark theme doesn’t appear to work with some apps
Thanks to the Android 11 DP1 and the recent Google Pixel Feature Drop, there was room for an automatic dark theme for Pixel owners. While it has been welcomed, it appears that this automatic dark theme doesn’t play nicely with every app.
Flurry of Samsung devices including Galaxy S20 series gain Netflix HDR10 certification
As you’d expect, a series of Samsung device including the Galaxy S20 series, have now gained Netflix HD and HDR10 certification.
Android 10 is now rolling out for the ASUS ROG Phone II
ASUS has now confirmed that its flagship ROG Phone II gaming phone is now receiving the full, stable Android 10 update.
Report: The Google Pixel 4 might have USB-C data transfer rate issues
While the Pixel 4 is a fantastic device, it does have some issues that will put certain people off. According to a new report, USB-C data transfer rates might be another Google Pixel 4 specific issue that you’ll have to mitigate.
9to5Google Daily 408: Note 20 to downgrade base storage, Google Messages gaining iMessage features, more
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Pixel 4 ‘require eyes to be open’ option for Face Unlock appears but can’t be enabled
One of the biggest gripes with the super-fast Pixel 4 Face Unlock is that, unfortunately, you can unlock your device even if your eyes are not open.
OnePlus seeks your input and ideas to help improve OxygenOS
OxygenOS is arguably the best way to experience Android, however, OnePlus is not resting on its laurels and wants input and ideas on how to improve its software experience.
How to livestream the Oppo Find X2 and Oppo Smartwatch launch [Video]
Oppo is set to unveil the follow-up to its legendary pop-up Find X at a launch event in London, but you can livestream the entire thing from the comfort of your home.
9to5Google Daily 407: Can Samsung justify high prices w/ so few updates? Pixel Buds coming soon, more
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iFixit teardown of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra gives us glimpse of its juicy innards
The most recent teardown by industry repair experts iFixit has given us an up-close glimpse at the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra’s massive 108-megapixel camera sensor.
TCL unveils crazy ‘rollable’ and tri-fold Android prototype devices
In lieu of an official unveiling at MWC 2020, TCL has today showcased a couple of crazy “rollable” and triple folding prototype Android devices.
OnePlus will now repair your device on your doorstep, but only in India
OnePlus is really pumping resources and investment into the Indian market, with exclusive features for fans and device owners in the region. The latest being the OnePlus Door Step Service for device repairs.
Project Sandcastle brings Android to older iPhone models w/ more promised soon
If you ever wanted to run Android on an iPhone — we don’t know why either — then thanks to Project Sandcastle, you can.
Call of Duty Mobile set to remove popular Zombies game mode in March 25 update
Call of Duty Mobile has quickly become one of the biggest smartphone games since its release late last year. It has also been steadily developed and we’ve seen the addition of classic console Call of Duty game modes including the ever-present Zombies.
Opinion: Samsung can’t justify $1,400 prices when major OS updates are limited to 2 years
The recent release of the Samsung Galaxy Ultra is a head-turner for a number of reasons: the specs, the build, the (mixed) camera performance — and the insane $1,400 price tag. But like many Samsung devices, it will suffer due to a lack of major OS updates.
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You can actually jailbreak an iPhone w/ a rooted Android and checkra1n [Video]
Rooting your Android phone might be reasonably easy but jailbreaking an iPhone is still more of a cat and mouse affair. Tools like QuickpPwn made it easier to jailbreak back in the day, but more recent options like checkra1n make it possible for iPhone users to get root access on their iOS 13 devices.
Alleged OnePlus 8 series specs ‘confirm’ several key new additions
After potential launch delays due to the growing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, supposed specs of the OnePlus 8 series have now leaked, hinting at expectedly impressive internals for the upcoming devices.
Black Shark 3 and 3 Pro go official w/ 90Hz displays, 5G-connectivity, pop-up shoulder buttons
Gaming phones are a strange sub-section of the market but they definitely garner attention, which is definitely true of the recently unveiled Black Shark 3 and 3 Pro series.