Alex Wagner

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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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Verizon TravelPass gains support for 54 more countries

Verizon is beefing up its TravelPass feature for customers traveling internationally. Verizon announced today that it's adding 54 more countries to its list of countries supported by TravelPass,...
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Pokémon Go trainer battles detailed, will launch later this month

After teasing last week that trainer battles are coming to Pokémon Go, developer Niantic today spilled more details on how the feature will work. Trainer battles will begin rolling out in Pokémon Go...
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AT&T will launch a 5G Samsung smartphone in the first half of 2019

Verizon isn't the only carrier that'll have a 5G smartphone from Samsung in 2019. AT&T today confirmed that it will launch a 5G Samsung smartphone in spring of 2019. No other details, like specs...
Alcatel 1X Evolve

Alcatel 1X Evolve coming to Metro by T-Mobile next week

If you're looking for a new, affordable Android phone on prepaid, Metro by T-Mobile may have the device for you. The Alcatel 1X Evolve is officially launching at Metro by T-Mobile on December 10. It...
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Google Pixel owners now receiving Call Screen transcript support

A couple of weeks ago, Google confirmed that it would roll out support for saving Call Screen transcripts to Pixel owners. Now it looks like Google is starting to follow through on that commitment....
Samsung Wireless Charger Duo

Samsung's Wireless Charger Duo can charge two devices at once, and it's now on sale

If you're looking for a new wireless charger, Amazon's got a pretty great deal on one right now. The Samsung Wireless Charger Duo is now on sale at Amazon. It's getting a significant discount from...
Google Pixel 3 XL

Google Pixel 3 eSIM support expanding to Sprint, EE, and other carriers

One of the Pixel 3's highlight features is its support for eSIM, which makes it easier for you to get service on your new phone since it doesn't require you to get a physical SIM card. Google Fi...
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Google Maps for Android gets improved Google Assistant that won't block navigation

Google announced earlier this year that it would be updating the Google Assistant experience in Google Maps for Android to be less obtrusive, and now that update appears to have begun its rollout. A...
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Google posts December 2018 security updates with lots of improvements for Pixel phones

The start of a new month means new Pixel and Nexus updates, and that's precisely what Google's got for us today. Google today posted is December 2018 updates for Nexus and Pixel devices. These...
Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet 7-inch

Barnes & Noble launches Nook Tablet 7-inch for $49.99

One month after launching a new 10.1-inch tablet, Barnes & Noble has taken the wraps off of a much smaller slate. The new Nook Tablet 7-inch is now available from Barnes & Noble for $49.99....
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Apple won't release 5G iPhone until 2020 at the earliest, says new report

Today we learned that Verizon and Samsung will launch a 5G smartphone in the first half of 2019. Now a new report has revealed that another major smartphone maker won't release a 5G device next year...
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Verizon and Samsung commit to 5G smartphone launch in first half of 2019

5G networks will begin going live soon, and some folks are wondering when they'll be able to buy a 5G smartphone. Today Verizon revealed details on its first 5G smartphone release. Verizon and...
Apple AirPods Revisited

Apple will reportedly release AirPods with wireless charging in Q1 2019, all-new model in 2020

Apple AirPods have proven to be extremely popular since their launch in late 2016, but recently we've heard rumblings that an upgraded model may be coming soon. Today another report on those upgraded...
Vivo Nex 2

Vivo Nex 2 appears in leaked photos with front and back displays

After launching the Vivo Nex with a pop-up selfie camera earlier this year, a new leak has shown that Vivo's got another unique design planned for it next Nex phone. Leaked photos claim to show the...
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Google Hangouts expected to shut down in 2020

After pivoting into a more business-focused app in 2017, it appears that the consumer version of Google Hangouts will soon be killed off. Google is planning to shut down Hangouts for consumers in...

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