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.
Renders of the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 V have been shared online and show a very familiar-looking handset that will be one of the few flagships to continue utilizing the 3.5mm headphone jack.
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One UI 5.1 is the latest Android 13 build that comes pre-installed on the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S23 series. After launching with Samsung’s flagship phones, One UI 5.1 is now rolling out for the Galaxy S20, S21, and S22 series.
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After leaking just a few weeks ago, the Realme 10 Pro Coca-Cola Edition has now officially launched in India.
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The launch of the Android 14 Developer Preview brings with it lots of little changes across all facets of the operating system. One such alteration in the first Android 14 developer preview is the decoupling of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth reset options from mobile settings.
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The Android 14 Developer Preview 1 is the very start of a potential seven-month love affair with the nuances of Google’s next mobile operating system. Here’s everything you need to know.
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A new report from Counterpoint Research suggests that mmWave variants of the Pixel 7 Pro cost just $413 to manufacture with more details shared on the hardware makeup.
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The OnePlus 10 Pro felt like a slightly disappointing follow-up to the OnePlus 9 Pro, but how does the OnePlus 11— sans “Pro” — stack up? Let’s find out.
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After hitting Chinese shelves in early-2023, the OnePlus 11 is now officially available in global markets priced at $699.
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We may not have seen new earbuds from Samsung alongside the Galaxy S23, but that hasn’t stopped a new update from being released for the Galaxy Buds 2 that is said to improve earbud charging.
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The Xiaomi Poco X5 and X5 Pro have now officially launched with the devices packing in some impressive tech for budget Android phones.
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Samsung may have forgotten about the Galaxy S9 and Note 9, but third-party ROM developers certainly have not with the duo now able to run One UI 5.0 and Android 13 thanks to unofficial support.
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Samsung is taking on 2023 with the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but just how does it stack up against one of the best flagship phones of 2022? This is how the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Pixel 7 Pro compare.
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When Samsung launches the Galaxy S-series, the industry sits up and takes note. As competition has become heated in the flagship space, where does the Galaxy S23 sit when compared to Google’s Pixel 7? Let’s examine the information.
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The latest 3.519.0 firmware update for the Pixel Buds A-series is causing Bluetooth pairing issues for those that have installed it on their wireless earbuds.
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LineageOS 20 based upon Android 13 is now available for several new devices including the Google Pixel 2, 2 XL, the Android TV-based Google ADT-3 dongle, plus a slew of other handsets.
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There are always software-related risks and potential pain points when running preview software. Not everything works perfectly but the latest issue means that the Google One VPN for Pixel 7 is unavailable when running the Android 13 QPR2 Beta.
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Often when people buy a case for their brand-new smartphone, you’ll follow up with a screen protector. The most premium option for most Android phones including the newly released Pixel 7 and 7 Pro comes from Korean firm Whitestone, and its Dome Glass is now available for Google’s handsets. Are they worth the asking price? We’ve tested them to find out.
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It looks like we could soon have a Coca-Cola smartphone to add to the growing number of Android crossovers we didn’t know we needed.
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OnePlus is set to launch a slew of new devices on February 7, the least known is the OnePlus Pad, which has now appeared in 3D renders.
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It’s not often we see Android hardware mods attempted these days, but one adventurous Pixel 4a 5G owner has managed to mod their device to take the larger Pixel 5a battery into their handset.
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OnePlus has confirmed that alongside its upcoming flagship the OnePlus 11R will launch in India.
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Motorola has quietly updated a number of the firm’s popular affordable moto G and E series devices for 2023.
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After fixing lots of issues with the first-generation Tensor-powered devices, Google is hitting a stride with the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, alongside Android 13, just what can we expect in 2023? Here’s everything you need to know.
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While we wait for Samsung to unveil the next S-series flagship, we’re already seeing the Galaxy S23 Ultra get an unboxing ahead of the official launch.
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