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.
How are we still waiting on Zoom Enhance? The feature was touted as coming to the Pixel 8 Pro way back during the launch keynote at Made by Google. Where is the camera function? Maybe we can work it out.
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According to OpenAI’s system status pages, ChatGPT is currently down for a subset of users, with many unable to use the mobile application on Android or other services.
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There hasn’t been huge changes in Android for a while, but you told us just what you’d love to see in upcoming builds – the results were interesting to say the least.
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LineageOS 21, based on Android 14, is set to be officially available for last year’s flagship, Sony Xperia 1 V.
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Google’s streaming OS is fine, but with a few apps Android TV and Google TV can be even better, and it doesn’t take long to improve the experience.
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Since Android 12, it’s no secret that the core operating system hasn’t changed drastically. But what do you want from upcoming Android versions?
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Google’s Find My Device network has been slow to come to all Android devices, but if you buy a supported tracker, it will be activated during the initial setup phase on your device.
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE might not officially be able to get Android 14, but it can get the latest stable update thanks to LineageOS 21.
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The latest update for Threads for Android has added support for Android’s predictive back gesture, which helps you understand where in the interface you’ll go back.
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There aren’t many reputable ROM projects kicking around today, but by using the crutch of another popular ROM, Evolution X could be the customization king for your aging devices.
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Poco is attempting to shake things up in the mid-range phone market again this year with the launch of the F6 and F6 Pro. As we’ve come to expect from the Xiaomi sub-brand, both phones offer impressive features at competitive price points.
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The Poco Pad has officially launched alongside the Poco F6 and F6 Pro as the first tablet from the Xiaomi sub-brand.
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After teasing earlier this year, Google Password Manager family password sharing appears to be rolling out.
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Despite offering extensive support windows for the device lineup, if you own the Fairphone 5, you can now officially install LineageOS 21 on the sustainable phone.
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The Pixel 6a brought sleek design and Google’s signature camera smarts to the mid-range market. Now, the brand new Pixel 8a is here, tempting Pixel 6a owners with the promise of even more. But is it worth the upgrade? Here’s everything you need to know.
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If you ever wanted to make your own custom Chrome Dino Game, you now have the chance with the limited-time launch of the GenDino game from Google Labs.
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Welcome to the tenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, it’s a short one — you’ll see — about Google I/O 2024.
Google is back with another potential budget banger, but how does the Pixel 8a compare to the similarly solid Pixel 7a from last year? Here’s everything you need to know.
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With the launch of the Android 15 Beta 2 update at I/O 2024, Google has given us what could be the biggest beta update in around two years. Some changes are small; some are pretty big. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Google Photos will gain context-aware voice and text prompts to search for specific images or details within images in the coming months.
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Google’s Pixel lineup welcomes a new challenger: the Pixel 8a. But how does the 8a stack up against its established sibling, the Pixel 8? Let’s dive into the specs, features, and potential trade-offs to help you decide which Pixel might be your perfect match.
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Google is currently offering an insane deal that could net you a Pixel Tablet for a little as $0 with an eligible iPad trade-in.
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YouTube for Android TV has added a new animation when accessing the menu sidebar with updated highlighted pills when navigating the streaming platform.
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The Google Pixel series hasn’t always been renowned for having the best battery longevity. So here are a few tips to help you improve the battery of your Pixel smartphone.
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