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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eBay launches Instant Selling program to help you trade in your phone

It can be a pain to sell your current smartphone when you want to upgrade, but a new eBay program aims to make the process easier. eBay Instant Selling will let you quickly get an eBay voucher for...
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Some Google Pixel 3 phones not saving all of the photos they capture

This week we got some good news about the Pixel 3, which is that models sold by Verizon will no longer be sold with a SIM lock (at least for now), but there's also some not-so-good Pixel news that's...
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will come with 10GB of RAM and support for 5G speeds

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will make its official debut in China on October 25th, but ahead of that date, Xiaomi is dropping details of its sliding smartphone. Xiaomi's Mi Mix 3 will include 10GB of RAM,...
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Verizon Pixel 3 SIM lock has been temporarily removed

Yesterday we learned that Verizon Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones were not being sold unlocked and would require activation on Verizon before they could be used on another carrier. Now Verizon has done...
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OnePlus 6T announcement moved to October 29th due to Apple event

Yesterday Apple announced that it's holding an event on October 30th, setting us up for a huge day of new products because that's the same day that OnePlus was scheduled to announce the OnePlus 6T....
Vertu Aster P

Vertu Aster P is a new luxury smartphone that starts at $4,300

The last we heard about Vertu, the luxury smartphone brand was being liquidated after a failed attempt at saving the business by slashing the cost of devices. Fast-forward more than a year later,...
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Amazon Alexa now getting Whisper Mode

Amazon's Alexa assistant is getting a new feature for homes where being quiet is important. Whisper Mode is now rolling out in the U.S. With this feature, you can talk to Alexa in a whisper voice and...
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Google apps licensing fee could cost Android device makers in the EU up to $40 per phone

Earlier this week, Google said that it would offer a licensing agreement in Europe for Android device makers who wanted Google apps without Google Search or Chrome. Now we may know how much it'll...
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iPhone XR carrier pricing and deals announced

More than one month after its announcement, the iPhone XR is finally going up for pre-order. Apple and the U.S. carriers will begin taking pre-orders for the iPhone XR tomorrow, October 19th, with...
Google Pixel 3

Verizon Pixel 3 phones must be activated on Verizon before they can be used on another carrier

While Google's previous Pixel phones have been sold through Verizon, they've been sold unlocked, meaning you could pop another carrier's SIM card and use your new phone on another network. With the...
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Google Maps gains live location sharing on iOS, feature improved on Android

Google Maps is making it easier to share your journey with friends on Android and iOS. On iOS, Google Maps is gaining a new feature that'll let you share your journey and ETA with friends, letting...
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Sony says Android 9 Pie updates for more Xperia phones coming soon

One week after Sony pushed Android Pie updates to the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact, the company says that it'll be serving Pie to more devices soon. The Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1, and Xperia...
Kyocera Card Keitei KY-01L

New Kyocera phone has 2.8-inch e-paper screen, is the size of a credit card

Hot on the heels of the debut of the new Palm companion phone, an even more minimalist companion phone has been announced in Japan. The Kyocera Card Keitei KY-01L is a phone that measures around 9...
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Google talks Play Store improvements for smaller Android apps

Today Google kicked off Playtime, it's event focused on Google Play apps and games, and the company shared some exciting updates for Android applications. First up, Android App Bundles are getting...
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Apple event happening October 30th, new iPad Pro may be announced

One month after Apple took to the stage to reveal the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, the company has confirmed that it's got another event planned for October. Apple is hosting an event in...

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