MediaTek launches Kompanio 900T chipset designed for tablets and Chromebooks
MediaTek has added the Kompanio 900T to its growing lineup of chipsets designed for tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks.
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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 712: Google teases Pixel 6 in brief video hands-on, Android 12 Beta 5 drops, plus more
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What Pixel 6 or 6 Pro feature are you most excited for? [Poll]
The Pixel 6 promises so much that there is the distinct possibility that we could be let down by the soft reboot of the series. With Android 12 similarly offering a massive overhaul alongside the Pixel 6 launch, we want to know what feature you’re most excited by.
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Ahead of the release of the Xiaomi 11T Pro and 11T, the Chinese firm is promising extended support for the upcoming duo with three years of OS updates and a further year of regular security patches.
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The long road to a stable Android 12 release is punctuated by the preview phase and the very latest is Beta 5. An already stacked OS is getting yet more tweaks and refinements before it’s ready for the public, and so we’ve been delving into Android 12 Beta 5 to find all the new features and functions.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 12 Beta 5: ‘Device search’ now live in Pixel Launcher app drawer
After being spotted in progress with previous releases, the universal device search is now live in Android 12 Beta 5 within the Pixel Launcher app drawer.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 711: September patch rolls out for Pixels, TikTok passes YouTube in average watch time in US/UK, plus more
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Motorola’s updated over-the-air ‘Space Charging’ can charge up to 4 devices at once
The age of over-the-air wireless charging could soon be upon us as Motorola has demoed their second-generation wireless “Space Charging” system that can charge up to four devices simultaneously.
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After finally adding the ability to migrate your WhatsApp chats from iOS to Android, the Facebook-owned firm looks like it will soon add the ability to transfer chats in the other direction — from Android to iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseThe very first custom ROM for Pixel 5a is now available
Already running the cleanest version of Android 11 and with Android 12 on the horizon, the first custom ROM is now available for the Pixel 5a if you like to tinker with your device.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 5a with 5G vs. Pixel 4a 5G: Are the minor upgrades worthwhile? [Video]
We wondered if there would be any changes on Pixel 5a with 5G over the Pixel 4a 5G, when both devices share such tightly knit DNA? We’re here to examine the nuances, differences, and help decipher what has changed — and what hasn’t.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 710: Fossil Gen 5 update removes 30+ watchfaces, Google Home app adds ‘Air Quality’ settings, plus more
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TikTok surpasses YouTube’s average watch time on Android in US and UK
A new report suggests that TikTok has surpassed YouTube average watch time in the US and UK on Android versions of both apps respectively.
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WhatsApp to add ability to adjust ‘Last Seen’ status on contact-by-contact basis
WhatsApp looks set to add some enhanced privacy features that have existed in other cross-platform messaging apps for a long time already with the ability to adjust the “Last Seen” status on a contact-by-contact basis.
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Samsung August 2021 security update is now rolling out for these Galaxy devices
Android updates are still not perfect, but we’re seeing things improve year over year. Samsung has accumulated a stellar update track record as of late and is now among the best in the business when it comes to rolling out prompt Android updates. Now, the company is rolling out the August 2021 security update to its Samsung Galaxy lineup. Here’s the full list.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 5a with 5G vs. Pixel 5: Is this really a downgrade? [Video]
How do you choose between the Pixel 5a with 5G and the Pixel 5? Well, with the latter discontinued, the decision has sort of been made for you. Even so, we’re here to examine the nuances, differences, and whether the more affordable option might actually be a better buy.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 709: Germany wants EU to force 7 years of Android updates, Gmail Material You update rolls out, plus more
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Here’s just what Pixel 6 model our readers said they’ll buy at launch
Despite not knowing the official launch date for the Pixel 6, we’re very excited to see just what the next-generation Made by Google phones will bring to the table. We know many of you out there are excited too, and it’s interesting to hear which Pixel 6 model you’re looking to buy at launch.
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Fairphone 3 discontinued, still promised Android 11 in 2022
The most prominent sustainable and partially modular Fairphone 3 is now being discontinued after two years on the market.
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Google Photos adds palatial home-focused ‘Like royalty’ Memories collection
Google Photos auto-generated Memories collections are expanding at an increasing rate, and the “Like royalty” collection showcases large palatial properties and stately homes.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 708: Google Messages rolls out overhauled Wear OS app, Google wants to raise app quality on Wear OS 3, plus more
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Battlefield Mobile is coming to Android in ‘Autumn’ via limited region beta
After being announced as coming by EA earlier this year, Battlefield Mobile will arrive on Android in a limited region beta.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 707: Pixel 6 production upped 50% over best year, Pixel Buds A-series update rolls out, plus more
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Poll: Are you planning on buying the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro?
We don’t yet know the official launch date for the Pixel 6 or 6 Pro, but for Google, a lot is riding on the upcoming flagship duo. What’s also interesting is just what specific device people are looking at picking up.
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