If we take the Pixel 6 renders at face value, the design will be a huge talking point, but we’re still unsure of what colors we might end up seeing.
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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.
Pixel 6 wishlist: Things we really hope to see on the upcoming Google phone [Video]
The hype is beginning to build ahead of the launch of 2021’s flagship Made by Google devices. While the Pixel 5 was a great stepping stone, we’re hoping for a true return to form, and it has seen us dream up a relatively short Pixel 6 wishlist of features and extras.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos alternatives: Some of the best free options [Video]
Now that Google Photos no longer offers free unlimited storage for your images and videos, you might be on the lookout for an alternative. After trialing a number of options, here is our shortlist of the best free Google Photos alternatives.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 687: Fuchsia OS gets a new logo, July Pixel update set to arrive later than usual, plus more
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Google Home Essentials: The Proscenic T21 air fryer enables voice-controlled cooking [Video]
In the wild world of Google Home and Assistant-powered products, the kitchen remains one of the last areas to be fully explored — enter the Proscenic T21 air fryer.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play System update install progress now displayed under boot animation
Thanks to Project Mainline (now just Mainline), updates directly from Google can be sent via Google Play System OTA updates. It looks like with the latest Google Play System update, some users have spotted an enhanced boot animation that displays the current install progress of the latest OTA.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 686: Chrome starts using Material You colors in Android 12, Google Pay gains ability to store COVID vaccination cards, plus more
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Opera is the first third-party browser fully optimized for Chromebooks
As far as third-party browsers go, there are none that are fully optimized for Chromebooks and Chrome OS, that is until now with the popular Opera Browser.
Expand Expanding CloseSupposed Google Health app leak shows upcoming medical record handling interface
Supposed screenshots of the upcoming Google Health app have been shared online, giving us a glimpse of how patient records will be handled by the software.
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YouTube for Android gains ability to directly share video chapters
Sharing content on the YouTube app for Android is set to improve with the abilty to direct share video chapters.
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Carl Pei’s Nothing to launch Ear 1 earbuds on July 27
Former OnePlus cofounder Carl Pei has been very busy since leaving the smartphone firm, and his fledging brand Nothing is finally set to launch its first product — the Ear 1 earbuds — on July 27.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat could a Pixel foldable look like? [Video]
It looks very much like we might see a foldable Google Pixel device toward the latter end of 2021, but it has us wondering just what it could eventually end up looking like and what it might bring to the table.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 685: Google Messages gains categories for SMS/RCS, Australian carrier caught injecting ads into Google verification codes, plus more
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YouTube Theater is a new 6,000-seat entertainment venue within LA’s SoFi Stadium
YouTube has partnered with Hollywood Park in a multiyear agreement that will see a purpose-built 6,000 seat venue named YouTube Theater.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 684: Drive becomes first Google app to add animated splash screen in Android 12, new Zoom PWA for Chrome OS incoming, plus more
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Here’s what our readers think the Pixel 6 series should be named
The potential introduction of a Pixel 6 “Pro” had us wondering just what you out there might be thinking of the proposed name change away from the traditional standard and XL variant. It turns out you had plenty to say.
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More settlements are being paid out in Nexus 6P lawsuit
More settlements are being paid out in the latest round of payments in the long-running Nexus 6P class-action lawsuit.
Expand Expanding CloseLenovo unveils Yoga Tab 11 and Tab 13 w/ Google Entertainment Space pre-installed
At MWC 2021, Lenovo has unveiled a new series of Android tablets including the Yoga Tab 11 and Tab 13 that come pre-installed with Google’s new Entertainment Space.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 683: Googles launches WifiRttLocator app, Google Home app takes over old Wifi app features, plus more
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WhatsApp beta on Android adds voice note waveforms, ability to forward sticker packs
The latest WhatsApp beta builds for Android have added a couple of minor new features to the cross-platform messaging application including voice note waveforms and the ability to forward in-app sticker packs.
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Report: Galaxy S21 FE launch postponed until October
A new report out of Korea suggests that the upcoming launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch has been postponed and may even see a limited global release.
Expand Expanding Close[Update] Galaxy Z Flip 3 render shows larger outer display, dual camera, familiar Z Fold 3 design
A new press render of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have been shared online giving us a glimpse of the latter devices updated design and familiar look of the market leading foldable.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 6/6 Pro: Everything we currently know [video]
As we’ve seen with almost all recent Google hardware, plenty of tidbits, snippets, and information is coming to light way ahead of any proposed launch for the next flagship Pixel devices. Although it’s fairly early, we’ve been sifting through the growing pile of Google Pixel 6 rumors, and here’s everything we currently know.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 682: Google reduces app commission for multiple platforms, Android 12 Beta 2.1 rolls out, plus more
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