Although a niche browser on iOS and recently Windows, Arc Search is officially coming to Android.
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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 Twitter, 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.
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Reminder: Google Store credits for One subscribers are now immediate
Around a year ago, Google quietly changed how credits are paid to One subscribers when purchasing on the Google Store. This means you’ll get instant access to any accrued store credits as soon as your order ships.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9/9 Pro: A new, plastic-free, eco-friendly unboxing experience [Video]
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Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Buds Pro 3 launch with redesigned case, Bluetooth 5.4, $180 price
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Camera 9.5 adds manual Astrophotography mode controls
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Expand Expanding CloseHere’s what Pixel 9 devices you said you pre-ordered
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Expand Expanding CloseWhat Pixel 9 device did you pre-order? [Poll]
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Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Automotive adds heads-up distance and estimated arrival times with Google Maps navigation
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Expand Expanding ClosePixel Stand mod enables phones to charge in landscape orientation
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Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 camera adds 8K video, enhanced Panorama mode, plus more new features
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Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 9 series is available to buy in these 32 countries
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Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro and Pro XL launch with Satellite SOS, Android 14, $999 starting price
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Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9: All of the last-minute leaks [Video]
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Expand Expanding CloseNova Launcher faces rocky future after dev team layoffs
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Expand Expanding CloseThe Google TV Streamer pre-orders are US-only for now
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LineageOS 21 support comes to LG G7, V35, V40, Galaxy Note 10, Realme 9 Pro, plus more
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Expand Expanding CloseWhat do you think is the best Pixel 9 color? [Poll]
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Keyboard quietly removes YouTube, Grammarly, and Spotify extensions
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Expand Expanding CloseFind My Device stress test: How good is Google’s tracking network? [Video]
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Expand Expanding CloseBlackmagic Camera for Android hands-on: Pro-level video controls completely free [Video]
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Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how the Pixel 9 Pro XL compares to previous Pixels [Gallery]
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