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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Google Home Mini

Spotify giving family plan subscribers a free Google Home Mini

Spotify Premium subscribers on a family plan are about to get a nice gift. Starting tomorrow, November 1, Spotify Premium for Family plan subscribers can get a free Google Home Mini. Just go to this...

Nubia X has a main display with super slim bezels, secondary OLED screen on its back

As many phones move to offer slimmer bezels and edge-to-edge screens, there has been the problem of what to do with the front-facing camera. Some phones have stuck their selfie camera in their chin,...
iPhone XS Max

iOS 12.1.1 beta 1 update released by Apple

Now that iOS 12.1 is available to the public, Apple has begun beta testing its next iOS release. Apple today released iOS 12.1.1 beta 1 to registered developers. If you're a dev, you can install the...
Apple Watch Series 4

Apple pauses watchOS 5.1 update following complaints of bricked watches

One day after Apple began pushing the watchOS 5.1 update to Apple Watch owners, the rollout has been halted. Apple has paused the watchOS 5.1 update following reports on Reddit and Twitter that it...
Google Gboard emoji Mini stickers

Google Gboard now lets you make emoji-style Mini stickers that look like you

Emoji are a quick and easy way to express an emotion or response in messaging. They can be really fun, but some folks may like them better or use them more if they could get an emoji that looked just...
Gmail logo

Gmail app for iOS adds unified inbox

The Gmail app for iOS today got an update with a significant new feature. Google today began rolling out unified inbox support in the Gmail app for iOS. In the past, you'd need to switch between your...
Verizon logo

iPhone dual SIM feature not working correctly with Verizon

The update to iOS 12.1 is now rolling out, and with it the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR are gaining dual SIM support. However, one major U.S. carrier is having problems with the feature....
iOS 12

iOS 12.1 now available for iPhone and iPad, watchOS 5.1 also released

Right on schedule, the update to iOS 12.1 has launched. Apple today released iOS 12.1 for the iPhone and iPad. This includes the iPhone 5s and later, iPad mini 2 and later, iPad Air and iPad Air 2,...

Apple intros new iPad Pro with Face ID and USB-C, new Apple Pencil also revealed

One day after OnePlus took the wraps off of its new OnePlus 6T flagship, Apple introduced some new hardware for iOS fans. The new iPad Pro features an updated design over the previous iPad. Apple has...
iPhone XS Max

iOS 12.1 update will be released tomorrow

After going through some beta testing, iOS 12.1 is ready for public consumption. Apple will release iOS 12.1 tomorrow, October 30, to all iOS 12-compatible devices. The update brings with it several...
LG V40 ThinQ

LG V40 ThinQ sale at Sprint knocks price down to $10 per month

The LG V40 ThinQ is less than a month old, but you can already get a pretty nice discount on the new Android flagship. Sprint is now hosting an LG V40 ThinQ flash sale, offering the device for $10...
OnePlus 6T

OnePlus 6T official with in-display fingerprint sensor, bigger battery, and smaller notch

OnePlus's latest smartphone is now official. The OnePlus 6T was revealed today at an event in New York City, and the updated handset offers a few improvements over the OnePlus 6 that launched earlier...
Nokia 7.1

Nokia 7.1 launches in the U.S. with 5.84-inch screen, dual rear cameras

A few weeks after making its official debut, the Nokia 7.1 has launched in the U.S. The Nokia 7.1 is now available from Amazon, B&H, and Best Buy. This device is being sold unlocked, complete...

Google Pixel 3 XL bug causing second notch to appear on the screen

Lots of folks have criticized the notch on the Google Pixel 3 XL for being too large, but now some folks who went ahead and got the Pixel 3 XL anyway have lost more screen space due to a bug that...
RED Hydrogen One

RED Hydrogen One launching at AT&T and Verizon on November 2 for $1,295

After being hit by a couple of delays, the RED Hydrogen One is finally ready for launch. RED's first smartphone will arrive at AT&T and Verizon on November 2nd. AT&T customers can expect to...

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