OxygenOS Open Beta 9 rolling out for OnePlus 7 Pro w/ January patch, Zen Mode 1.5, more
OxygenOS Open Beta 9 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 7 Pro with a number of fixes, while also including the January 2019 security patch.
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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.
Hands-on with Google Assistant Ambient mode for OnePlus devices [Video]
The Google Assistant Ambient mode for OnePlus devices is rolling out right now, with all previously “flagship killers” also included — as far back as 2016’s OnePlus 3/3T.
9to5Google Daily 394: MWC 2020 gets canned, Essential is dead, plus more
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9to5Google Daily 393: Galaxy S20 is official, MWC 2020 on the brink, 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.
WhatsApp messenger reaches 2 billion user milestone
WhatsApp has now reached the 2 billion user milestone, making it one of the biggest messaging platforms on the planet.
Galaxy Z Flip tidbits: Flex Mode coming to more devices, Hideaway Hinge, more
An undoubted showstopper, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip looks very much like it could be the most-wanted smartphone to come out of Unpacked 2020. But with the S20 series also launching during the very same event, you might have missed some interesting little Galaxy Z Flip details including the new Flex Mode, the “Hideaway Hinge,” plus a little more on top.
The Galaxy Home Mini will come as pre-order gift w/ S20, but only in South Korea
The Samsung Galaxy Home Mini has now drifted from vaporware to a real deal as the Bixby-powered speaker is set to come as a pre-order gift with the Galaxy S20 series — but only in South Korea.
The ToryTrack Tory Smartwatch brings a high-end finish to Wear OS for $295
We have always touted the wealth of designs and form factors as one of the core strengths of Wear OS. The latest addition is the ToryTrack Tory Smartwatch from designer Tory Burch.
[Update: Crisis meeting] Here are all the companies not attending MWC 2020 due to coronavirus
The potential risk of the coronavirus has loomed over MWC 2020 in Barcelona since the first wave of news of the outbreak first broke during the early stage of this year.
Download the official Samsung Galaxy Z Flip wallpapers here [Download]
After the launch of the impressive Samsung Galaxy Z Flip at Unpacked 2020, we now have official wallpapers from the second-generation foldable device that you can adorn your device with right now.
Galaxy S20 tidbits: Live caption support, 4G versions, 8K video limits, more
The Galaxy S20 series is undoubtedly one of the most important Android phones of the year, as is any Galaxy S flagship. But with all that new information to digest, you might have missed some interesting little Galaxy S20 details including Live Captions support, the new 120Hz display, and some more on top.
Report: US government claims Huawei has backdoor access to network hardware
The US government shows no signs of softening its stance with Huawei and is now claiming that the Chinese firm has a backdoor to its mobile cell networks used by law enforcement around the world.
9to5Google Daily 392: Assistant Ambient mode coming to OnePlus devices, Pixel to get ‘Ultra Low power mode’, 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.
The latest American Express app beta now supports Pixel 4 face unlock
As part of the Android 10 update, the biometrics API gives developers the opportunity to secure their apps using the new Face Unlock feature. In the latest American Express Amex app beta, Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL owners can now unlock their banking accounts with Face Unlock.
Huawei Mate 30 Pro on sale in UK from February 20 for £899, pre-orders open now
Considering how difficult it is to recommend the Mate 30 Pro to the general public without access to Google Mobile Services, Huawei has now confirmed that the device will go on sale in the UK from February 20.
9to5Google Daily 391: Microsoft’s Duo ‘surfaces’ on video, more Z Flip leaks, plus more
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Based on what we’ve seen, are you thinking of buying the Galaxy S20? [Poll]
We are on the precipice of the Galaxy S20 launch and that means many of you might be tempted — but are you going to buy one?
Alleged Galaxy S20 camera samples showcase Night mode and zoom capabilities [Gallery]
If you were wondering just what else we have left to learn at Unpacked 2020, not much. Now, alleged camera samples from the Galaxy S20 have showcased improved Night mode and potential zoom capabilities.
Sony withdraws from MWC 2020, will stream product launch event on YouTube instead
Sony has withdrawn from MWC 2020 amid the growing novel coronavirus concerns that have overshadowed one of the biggest tech events of the year.
[Update: Vivo, Intel] TCL cancels MWC 2020 press conference, will still attend show
The growing list of firms pulling out of MWC 2020 due to the novel coronavirus increases further as TCL has now canceled its press conference at the event.
[Update: Another one + images] Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip leaks in first hands-on video [Video]
Try as they might, Samsung has struggled to keep a lid on the leaks of its upcoming second-generation foldable, as now the Galaxy Z Flip has leaked in the first hands-on video.
Nvidia GeForce Now hands-on: Currently Stadia’s biggest game-streaming rival [Video]
The game-streaming wars are starting to heat up, as now Nvidia has joined the battleground with the full release of Nvidia GeForce Now on mobile, desktop, tablet, and technically its own Android TV devices.
9to5Google Daily 390: The Motorola Razr can only withstands 27,000 folds, YouTube Music set to get upload feature, 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.
The first Snapdragon 865 equipped phone is ‘officially’ the ZTE Axon 10s Pro
Most people would have thought that the first Android phone to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset would be the Samsung Galaxy S20 series. In fact, ZTE has beaten Samsung to the punch with the release of the ZTE Axon 10s Pro.