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Alex Wagner

Editorial Director of News and Content for PhoneDog Media. Arsenal, beer, video games. Can be followed on Twitter at @alw. I participate in the Amazon Associates program, which means I may earn a commission from purchases made through affiliate links.

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iPhone 12 mmWave

Window on the side of the iPhone 12 lineup is a mmWave 5G antenna

Wondering what that little window near the bottom of the right side of the new iPhone 12 models is? Now we've got an answer. The window on the right side of the iPhone 12 is the millimeter wave (...
Apple

iPhone 12 models do not include wired earphones or wall charger

Much like it did when it launched the Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE last month, Apple today confirmed that its new iPhone 12 models do not include a wall charger in the box. That means that...
Verizon 5G

Verizon expands mmWave 5G to 19 more cities and launches 5G Nationwide coverage

Today Verizon announced two major expansions to its 5G coverage: the addition of more 5G Ultra Wideband cities plus the launch of its nationwide 5G network. There are now 55 cities with access to...
iPhone 12 mini

iPhone 12 mini debuts with 5.4-inch OLED display

The new iPhone 12 was announced today with a 6.1-inch display, which is not exactly small. Apple knows that some folks prefer smaller displays, and for that reason it's created the iPhone 12 mini....
iPhone 12 Pro, Pro Max cameras

iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max feature bigger screens and upgraded cameras

In addition to introducing its flagship iPhone 12 today, Apple continued its tradition of offering "Pro" models of its smartphone and unveiled the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The iPhone 12 Pro...
iPhone 12

iPhone 12 officially announced with updated design and 5G

Apple today took the wraps off of its newest flagship smartphone, the iPhone 12. The new iPhone 12 features an updated design with flat sides, reminiscent of the iPhone 4. While the iPhone 12...
HomePod mini

HomePod mini announced with smaller size and $99 price tag

Apple today introduced a new HomePod smart speaker that's both smaller in size and price. The HomePod mini is a smaller, fabric-wrapped smart speaker with a backlit display at the top that'll light...
Apple event

Apple's iPhone 12 event starts soon, here's how to watch

October 13 has finally rolled around, which means it's time to meet Apple's new iPhones. The Apple "Hi, Speed" event is kicking off at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET, which means that it's less than one...
Facebook Messenger new logo

Facebook Messenger gets design update with new logo and chat themes

Facebook recently confirmed that it's going to unify chats between Messenger and Instagram, but that's not the only upgrade that Facebook's Messenger is getting. Facebook is rolling out a redesigned...
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy phones go on sale for Prime Day, including S20 and Note 20 Ultra

Today may be the day that Apple unveils new iPhones, but if Android is more your thing, then there are some solid Prime Day deals you should check out. Several Samsung Galaxy smartphones are now on...
SanDisk microSD card

Apple AirPods, SanDisk microSD cards, and more are getting big Prime Day discounts

Amazon Prime Day 2020 officially kicked off today and there are already some great mobile deals to take advantage of.  First up are some deep discounts on wireless headphones. Apple's AirPods with...
HomePod mini

HomePod mini leaks out as Apple's smaller Siri speaker

More than two years after the launch of the original HomePod, Apple appears to be expanding its smart speaker lineup. New images show the HomePod mini, a smaller version of its Siri speaker. The...
iPhone 12 Pro Max cameras leak

Entire iPhone 12 lineup shown off in leaked images

Just hours before Apple's iPhone 12 event kicks off, it appears that images of all four new iPhones have leaked out. Official-looking renders that claim to show the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone...
OnePlus

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei is reportedly no longer with the company

Carl Pei has been a big part of OnePlus ever since he helped co-found the smartphone maker in 2013, but now it looks like he might've quietly left. Images posted to Reddit by user JonSigur...
Echo Dot

Amazon begins Prime Day sales early with deep discounts on Echo and Fire devices

Prime Day 2020 sales may not officially begin until tomorrow, but Amazon just couldn't wait to roll out deals on its own devices. Amazon is now offering some deep discounts on its Echo and Fire...

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