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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.
Xiaomi launches 40-inch bezel-free Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition w/ Android TV
Xiaomi has added yet another affordable Android TV set to its growing lineup with the introduction of the terribly named Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition.
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OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 for OnePlus 9 series comes w/ yet more camera tweaks
OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro with a number of important tweaks to the camera and its associated experience.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 668: Chrome 91 boasts 23% speed increase, Fitbit preps snore and noise detection, plus more
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YouTube description UI gains expanded Likes and Views counter on mobile
YouTube on Android and iOS is now more widely rolling out the expanded video description UI that includes more prominent Likes and View counters alongside accurate upload date information within video overflow menus.
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OnePlus has rolled out the May security patch to these phones
Security updates are designed to keep Android devices as secure as possible, but you’re only as safe as your latest update. OnePlus does promise regular updates for its smartphones for at least two years, so let’s see how they’re handling the May 2021 security update.
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OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 for OnePlus Nord adds May patch, plenty of camera tweaks
OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 is now rolling out for the OnePlus Nord with a slew of camera tweaks and that all-important May 2021 security patch.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 667: Pixel 6 to have Galaxy S21 GPU power, Chrome for Android will add stretchy scrolling, plus more
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Poll: Would you buy a Google AirTag competitor?
Despite the fact that Tile trackers are a fairly solid product and integrate nicely with the Google Assistant, the recent release of Apple AirTags had us thinking about a Made by Google equivalent.
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OxygenOS 11.0.6.6/11.0.8.12 roll out for OnePlus 8/8T series w/ May patch, more
OxygenOS 11.0.6.6 and 11.0.8.12 are now rolling out for the OnePlus 8/8 Pro and OnePlus 8T respectively and bringing the May 2021 security patch to the stable update channel.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 666: Google begins rolling out Weather app redesign, Discover feed begins following Material You theming, plus more
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Google Career Certificates launch in UK with DWP backing
Google and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the UK have launched a new Career Certificates initiative to help citizens grow their digital skills.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: Official] Xiaomi set to be removed from US trade blacklist
Xiaomi looks set to be removed from the controversial US trade blacklist after the US Department of Defense deemed the move “appropriate.”
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 665: Google releases Fuschia OS, Google Photos renames ‘High quality’ uploads to ‘Storage saver’, plus more
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OnePlus offers free Stadia Premiere edition w/ new device purchases in EU
As an added gift, OnePlus is now giving away a free Stadia Premiere edition controller and Chromecast Ultra with all purchases of the 8T, Nord, and OnePlus 9/9 Pro in select European regions.
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Xbox Game Pass update turns the Surface Duo into a portable console
Microsoft has confirmed the rollout of an update to the Xbox Game Pass app specifically aimed at the Surface Duo that will effectively turn the dual-screen foldable into a portable Xbox console.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung inadvertently launches then pulls the Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Samsung appears to have jumped the gun and launched the Galaxy Tab S7 FE ahead of schedule and effectively confirmed just what we can expect once the tablet “officially” arrives — likely in the coming weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 12 Beta 1: Hands-on with more features and some yet to arrive [Video]
So we have covered the main bases of the Android 12 Beta 1 build, including letting you know what we think are some of the “best” or “top” features. However, there are remnants of what might be coming in future beta builds, and so we have been delving in further to unearth yet more new features.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 664: Pixel Buds to show remaining battery in hours on Android 12, Google Assistant to let you power off your Android phone, plus more
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Here’s just how many of our readers said they’d buy a Wear OS watch
After big announcements for Wear OS at Google I/O 2021, the mobile platform could be set for a big 18 months. Because Google announced some big things, including a merging of Samsung’s Tizen OS, we asked you — our readers — if you are now more inclined to buy a Wear OS watch or not.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 663: Pixel 6 and 6 Pro renders arrive showing upcoming designs, physical Google Store set to open in NYC this summer, plus more
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[Update: Global availability] Clubhouse officially arrives on Android in US-only beta ahead of wider rollout
Clubhouse is now officially available in beta on Android, but for now, it remains US-only ahead of a wider global launch and release.
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WhatsApp may add support for migrating chat history to a different phone number
Even with privacy concerns and threats of a mass user exodus, WhatsApp remains atop the global mobile messaging totem. Work on a potential chat history migration feature between your current and a new phone number might help WhatsApp maintain mobile dominance even with contest from the likes of Telegram and Signal.
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Microsoft Office for Android gains a dedicated dark mode
After a long wait, Microsoft Office for Android now has an eye-saving dark mode, which is likely to be welcomed by those not already using Google Docs.
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