Hitman 3 to come with ‘full’ State Share feature exclusively on Stadia
The first “full implementation” of Stadia’s innovative State Share feature will come exclusively to Hitman 3 upon launch.
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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.
YouTube adds new ‘Your movies and shows’ section for quick access to your purchases
YouTube on mobile has now added a new “Your movies and shows” section that lets you get quick access to all of your previously purchased video content in one convenient place.
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Latest WhatsApp betas prep enhanced wallpapers, read later tag, plus video audio muting
WhatsApp is testing yet more new features in the latest beta build for Android with enhanced wallpapers, video audio muting, and a read later archiving option being among the highlights.
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Realme 7 5G goes official in UK w/ MediaTek Dimensity 800U, 120Hz display, £279 price
The Realme 7 5G has now officially launched in the UK and offers a substantial package for a relatively low price tag.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 3a vs. Pixel 4a: Worth the upgrade? [Video]
Much like the potential upgrade path from the Pixel 4 series to the Pixel 5, suggesting that someone shoul09d “upgrade” from the Pixel 3a to the Pixel 4a is a bit silly. Despite maybe being a little overdue, we’re here to examine whether this might be something to consider for those shopping for a new smartphone on a budget.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 559: Google Pay redesign launches in US w/ ‘Plex’ bank account, Chrome 87 rolls out, plus more
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Samsung rolls out surprise updates for 5-year-old Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6
It’s not often we laud Android OEMs for keeping older devices up to date, but Samsung is now rolling out a surprise update for the now five-year-old Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 series.
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The OxygenOS IDEA 2.0 campaign has now officially ended, with community-driven software features now being whittled down from thousands to just 7 — all of which will likely come to a future build of the third-party skin.
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Google One offers free Nest Mini if you upgrade to 2TB storage tier
If you need extra storage on your Google account, the Google One subscription plan is a reasonably affordable way to give yourself some extra leeway with personal files and more. In a bid to get more people to upgrade to the 2TB Google One storage tier, those who do so can claim a free Nest Mini.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube to add audio-only ads when listening to music, podcasts in background on desktop
YouTube looks set to add audio-only background ads to the video platform but only when you’re listening to content in the background on desktop.
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Google Doodle honors Victorian artists’ muse Fanny Eaton
Today’s Google Doodle in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand celebrates Fanny Eaton; one of the faces that helped redefine Victorian beauty standards.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle fuses classic gameplay w/ hectic new ideas
Stadia now has yet more gaming heritage with the release of the latest Pac-Man title on the game streaming platform. Except Pac-Man now wants to mimic the recently released Super Bomberman R Online with a massive 64-player battle royale spin.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 558: Android TV ported to x86 systems, Pixel 4a now available in ‘Barely Blue’, plus more
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Oppo showcases working rollable display concept at Inno Day 2020 event
After first demoing under-display cameras at the very first Oppo Inno Day in 2019, the Chinese firm has now showcased an actual working rollable display concept device at the 2020 event.
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OnePlus now offers student discounts on devices and accessories, but only in India
In the age of student perks, getting a discount on your favorite tech from the likes of OnePlus is a nice bonus, especially considering the cost of higher or further education.
Expand Expanding CloseThe CZ Smart is Citizen’s first Wear OS watch, priced at $395 w/ Wear 3100
The iconic watchmaker Citizen has now entered the Wear OS arena after officially unveiling the CZ Smart, the firm’s first-ever smartwatch.
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[Update: Confirmed] Report: Huawei to sell Honor to government-backed group for $15 billion
According to a new report, Huawei is set to offload their affordable-focused smartphone sub-brand Honor to a government-backed consortium for a whopping $15 billion.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 557: Screenshot button returns to power menu on some Pixels, full Galaxy S21 specs leak, plus more
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Qualcomm granted license to sell 4G chips to Huawei
Qualcomm has now been granted a temporary license to sell 4G-enabled chips to Huawei, which may help alleviate some pressure exerted by the US on the Chinese firm in lieu of other trade sanctions.
Expand Expanding CloseMagisk beta v21.1 and Magisk Manager v8.03 add support for Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G
For tinkerers, Magisk is almost an essential on Android and now, we have some good news for Pixel 5 and 4a 5G owners as Magisk beta v21.1 and Magisk Manager v8.03 now include support for the latest Made by Google phones.
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OxygenOS 11.0.4.5 rolls out for OnePlus 8T w/ NFC fixes, camera tweaks, more
OxygenOS 11.0.4.5 is now officially rolling out for the OnePlus 8T with a number of important fixes for the latest device from the “Never Settle” brand.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play Users’ Choice 2020: Hands-on with all the nominated apps [Video]
As 2020 comes to a close, Google has now confirmed the shortlist for the Users’ Choice Awards for movies, books, games, and apps.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Google Daily 556: Google Camera 8.1 gives older Pixels new modes, Nest Audio and Chromecast integration is coming, plus more
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BBC Sounds app breaks UK borders, now available globally
Being slightly biased, the BBC produces some of the finest audio and visual content on the planet. The iPlayer was yet another groundbreaking streaming service, but here in the UK, the audio element was spun off into the BBC Sounds app a couple of years ago to make finding BBC radio and podcasts much more consistent.
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