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.
The latest SwiftKey Beta v7.8.5.3 update rolling out via the Play Store is adding the neat ability to cloud sync your clipboard across Windows and Android.
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With the hype surrounding the Pixel 6 series now at an all-time high, we’re learning more by the hour. The latest such snippet is that the Google Tensor chipset to be used within the upcoming duo will reportedly be made using a 5nm process, with Samsung handling the production.
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While you can’t actually go out and buy or even pre-order the Pixel 6 or 6 Pro, we do know the eight countries in which the device will likely be available at launch.
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We’ve had a good look at what the Pixel 6 will look like and what it’s packing, but one thing that nobody seems to be talking about is the return of a proper earpiece or speaker at the top of the phone.
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The poor market penetration for Pixel devices since launching in 2016 could be set to change in 2021, with Google’s Rick Osterloh confirming a large marketing push for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.
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Many complaints about the cost of a YouTube Premium subscription could soon be addressed with a new “YouTube Premium Lite” subscription tier that will provide ad-free video viewing at a new lower price.
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When Apple introduced MagSafe to the iPhone 12 series in late 2020, we didn’t expect it to take almost a year for similar magnetic tricks to arrive on Android. However, Realme is looking to one-up MagSafe with its own MagDart magnetic charger.
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Android 12 is bringing a huge overhaul to the main UI, and thanks to the Material You element, it’ll start theming your favorite Android apps, too.
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The Google TV Setup app has quietly arrived on the Play Store, even though it comes pre-installed on devices such as the Chromecast with Google TV.
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OxygenOS Open Beta 2 based upon Android 11 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 6 and 6T for those enrolled on the software preview program.
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With a huge hype train comes the expectation that a product will deliver. There’s no denying that Carl Pei’s latest venture will have to live up to a lot of scrutiny over the coming months (and potentially years), but with the launch of the first product — the ear (1) earbuds — we now have a fairly good idea of what Nothing is all about.
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OxygenOS 11.0.2.1 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series with a notable fix for Widevine L1 issues plus the June 2021 security patch.
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OnePlus has confirmed that the OxygenOS Open Beta program for Android 11 is now ending with the most recent releases for the OnePlus 8 and 8T series.
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A very quiet new addition to a recent Google Photos update has added delightful haptic feedback when using the scroll tab in your extended image/video library.
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Oppo has officially launched the Watch 2 smartwatch and packs the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset plus a supposed 16-day lifespan.
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The Pixel 5a 5G is on the horizon and as the hardest late-2021 Pixel to justify, it’s no doubt going to be a very tough sell with the Pixel 6 series looming. In-depth rumors are thin on the ground, but we’ve been digesting and discussing all things Pixel 5a 5G to better understand what to expect.
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After teasers and tidbits, Carl Pei’s Nothing has finally launched the ear (1) Bluetooth earbuds with some competitive features given the $99 entry price.
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MediaTek has officially unveiled the Kompanio 1300T chipset, an SoC designed specifically with Android tablets in mind.
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Nokia has launched the XR20, a 5G-capable rugged phone that runs Android One.
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Android 12 Beta 3.1 arrived just yesterday as a small bug fix update, but it also included a little bonus tweak for the auto-rotate animation.
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