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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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.
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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Nova Launcher 7 leaves beta, now rolling out via the Play Store
After launching in public beta just over a month ago, the long-awaited stable launch of Nova Launcher 7 is upon us and rolling out via the Google Play Store.
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Galaxy Watch 4 update adds Samsung Health to device settings, more
The first post-launch update is now rolling out for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic with the OTA patch, bringing Samsung Health to the settings section of the device, plus more.
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Galaxy Buds Pro update adds several Buds 2 ambient sound features
A new software update is bringing a slew of Galaxy Buds 2 features to the Galaxy Buds Pro, including ambient sound listening during calls, plus more.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Samsung ISOCELL HP1 is the first 200-megapixel smartphone camera sensor
Samsung has revealed the ISOCELL HP1, which is the world’s first 200-megapixel smartphone camera sensor.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 706: Pixel 6 tipped to include 23W wireless charging, Pixel 3 devices randomly bricked, plus more
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Some Pixel 3 devices are being bricked by an EDL mode issue
According to reports online, a growing number of Pixel 3 and 3 XL owners appear to be having their devices bricked as a result of sporadic and random shutdowns into EDL mode that render their devices effectively useless.
Expand Expanding CloseXiaomi 11T Pro renders hint at 108MP camera, 120W charging
Renders of the upcoming Xiaomi 11T Pro — the first new Xiaomi device to launch without “Mi” branding — have been shared online giving us a glimpse at some of the potential hardware on this affordable flagship Android phone.
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Google Photos is now surfacing another AI-generated album of images and videos as part of the “Best of Summer 2021” Memories collections.
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Google Doodle celebrates the first day of school 2021 across the globe
After a long summer that has been punctuated with lockdowns and finally the easing of restrictions, for many children across the globe today is the first day of school for the 2021 academic year – and the latest Google Doodle has a neat school-related sketch to celebrate.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 705: More Pixel Superfans invites head out, Fossil launches Gen 6 Wear OS watches, plus more
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Report: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE production to start from next month
The ongoing saga of chip shortages and delayed releases has become a major narrative for tech throughout 2020 and 2021. According to a new report, the Galaxy S21 FE will suffer yet again with production scheduled for next month, while the Galaxy S22 could begin production from November ahead of a January 2022 launch.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how many of our readers said they’ll buy a charger with the Pixel 6
The lack of an in-the-box charger means that if you want access to faster-charging methods with the upcoming Pixel 6 or 6 Pro, then you’ll have to stump up extra cash to buy one. To our surprise, the response from you, our readers, when we asked late last week was not quite what we expected.
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