According to a report from Japanese news outlet Nikkei, Google is set to move production of the Pixel from China to Vietnam amid the growing US-China trade war.
Report: Google set to move Pixel production from China to Vietnam
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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.
9to5Google Daily 293: The Pixel 4 leaks in hands-on photos
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Lenovo S330 Chromebook review: A great value ultra-basic laptop [Video]
The Lenovo S330 Chromebook is the de facto entry-level Chrome OS machine on the market right now thanks to its low price-tag, solid spec sheet, and a reasonably impressive performance. Considering that the Lenovo S330 Chromebook is now 12-months old, it still manages to be one of the best value Chromebook packages on the market today.
9to5Google Daily 292: The original Chromecast loses major update support
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YouTube further expands labels to videos published with public or government funding
YouTube has begun the process of adding labels to videos that are funded in part or in full by the public or government organizations in select regions. YouTube states that this new feature is live in 10 regions, which includes Hong Kong, and has been added to provide viewers a little more context about video publishers.
Sketchy Mate 30 Pro promo image leak appears to confirm new design, camera, more
A series of sketchy Mate 30 Pro promotional images have leaked and seemingly confirm the upcoming circular rear camera module, the return of the display notch, and the Kirin 990 chipset.
[Update: Google Contacts too] Google account quick-switch gesture arrives in Drive and Maps on Android
If you’ve got multiple accounts logged into Google Drive or Maps, you’ll be pleased to hear that the latest version 2.19.332 adds a new swipe up or down gesture to quick-switch between your logged-in accounts.
9to5Google Daily 291: Google Stadia gets test driven at Gamescom
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Report: Baidu passes Google in global smart speaker market as Google’s growth drops by 19%
According to research conducted by Canalys, Chinese search and tech giant Baidu has usurped Google as the number two smart speaker vendor globally.
Google Pay adds dark mode in latest v2.96 app update
Google Pay is getting a dedicated dark mode with the latest update, right ahead of the full Android 10 release, which we are expecting in the coming weeks.
[Update: OnePlus 6T/7 Pro] OnePlus 6 officially gets LineageOS 16 nightlies support
LineageOS continues to roll out support for devices, with the immensely popular OnePlus 6 now being supported by the biggest custom ROM.
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Back to School Tech 2019: Top essential gear for Google & Android fans [Video]
We’re at that time of year when you might be looking for a solid back to school tech starter kit that mixes the right gear into one easy-to-follow an affordable package.
9to5Google Daily 290: Android is now completely dessert free
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Huawei teaser confirms Kirin 990 launch date w/ potential 5G support
Huawei has dropped a teaser video that confirms the launch date of the upcoming Kirin 990 chipset alongside major hints that the chip will come with 5G connectivity.
OnePlus TV teased in 55-inch QLED option, panel likely made by Samsung
The hype for the upcoming OnePlus TV is building and looks set to continue as the company tweeted an official teaser image from the OnePlus India account highlighting the usage of a 55-inch QLED panel.
A build of Samsung’s Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 might have just leaked [Video]
A potential build of Samsung’s Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 may have just leaked, giving us a closer look at the changes we can expect.
9to5Google Daily 289: Google Play Store Material Theme now officially rolling out
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Play Store Material Theme hands-on: Slick new outfit, same experience [Video]
We’ve had months of waiting and fleeting glimpses of the Play Store Google Material Theme redesign only to have Google slap it on all Android phones over the past 48 hours.
Google Photos face-grouping feature now rolling out in Europe
Google Photos is rolling out face-grouping to Europe finally after we first saw the feature rollout to some regions way back in 2015 would you believe.
Samsung releases new Galaxy Note 10 wallpapers to help hide the hole-punch
Even Samsung understands that the notch on the seriously impressive but simultaneously disappointing Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ might be an eyesore. So much so that they have released a brand new set of wallpapers to help you hide the unsightly in-display notch on your brand new Note 10.
[Update: Rolling out in US] HTC U11, U11+ and U12+ will get Android Pie by Q2 2019
HTC feels very much like a forgotten smartphone manufacturer. That said, the Taiwanese brand has confirmed that it hasn’t forgotten about three of its handsets with regard to software updates. The company confirmed on Twitter that the HTC U11, U11+ and U12+ will get Android Pie by Q2 2019.
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Google Go hands-on: Super cut-back ‘browser’ [Video]
Open up your smartphone web browser and the experience is probably pretty snappy if you have a new or reasonably new smartphone. Enter Google Go, a cut-down version of Google Search that is designed specifically for modest hardware and slow connections.
9to5Google Daily 288: Google is killing yet another messaging platform
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[Update: Mate 9, Mate 10, P10] Huawei’s EMUI 9.1 is set to head to a further 49 devices soon
Huawei’s EMUI might not be our favorite OEM Android skin out there, but it is much better than it once was with EMUI 9.1 on the P30 Pro. The Android Pie update is now making its way to 49 Huawei-branded devices in the very near future.