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.
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It’s a long time since anyone really spoke about the Samsung Galaxy S4 but a class-action lawsuit over false benchmarks has been settled for $13.4 million.
We all know that time is slowly running out on Google Play Music as Google eyes a transition to YouTube Music within the next few years — or potentially much sooner. In an odd quirk, reports are coming in of people not being able to find the Google Play Music app within the Google Play Store.
Of the recently leaked apps from the Pixel 4, the Google Recorder app was one of the most surprising and proves to be one of the most useful.
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The popular iOS app Duet Display that turns your smartphone or tablet into a secondary monitor is now available to download on Android.
After a slight delay, Android Auto Wireless is now compatible with select Samsung Galaxy phones.
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We’ve seen the Pixel 4 out-leak the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL over the past couple of months, but now, we’re even seeing shady online sellers trying to offload Pixel 4 demo units on Malaysian auction site Shopee.
Easily one of the most underrated aspects of the Pixel series is the exclusive wallpaper packs that come pre-installed on all new Pixel phones. Thanks to the leaks, you can download and install the new Google Pixel 4 fully customizable wallpapers and live wallpapers on any Android phone running Android 7.0+ or higher — and boy, are they striking.
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Despite the issues surrounding the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, you might think that a review of the Watch GT 2 might be a difficult one but without the same roadblocks, it becomes a very enticing wearable.
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Nokia has committed to providing updates to a series of Android One phones in recent months, but with the release of Android 10 Go Edition, the company head has confirmed that Nokia Android Go devices will get the update starting in Q1 2020.
The OnePlus 7T offers an insane value package for under $600 and it also comes with stunning exclusive wallpapers.
The OnePlus 7T may only just have been announced, but the brand new ‘flagship killer’ is shipping with a day-one software update waiting once you get the device right out of the box.
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While the OnePlus 7T was the headline grabber, OnePlus quietly updated one of the most popular products in their lineup — the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 — which now come in an Olive Green color.
The OnePlus 7T is the finest ‘non-Pro’ OnePlus phone to date and having spent some serious hands-on time reviewing the device, there is no doubt in my mind that at $599 it will arguably be the affordable flagship to beat in 2019.
After teases for weeks, the OnePlus 7T has finally officially launched with a list of specifications that puts much of the “budget flagship” segment to shame.
The latest Oxygen OS 9.0.17 and 9.0.9 OTAs for the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T include preparations for the full Android 10 upgrade — which could be as soon as late October.
While the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro are enjoying Android 10 as you read this, OnePlus 6/6T and OnePlus 5/5T will no doubt be wondering when the OS overhaul reaches their phones.
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During the Xaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and Mi Mix Alpha keynote, the Chinese firm also detailed it’s upcoming Android update — MIUI 11. Now thanks to the Head of Pocophone Global, Alvin Tse, we have confirmation that the MIUI 11 update will roll out to the Pocophone F1.