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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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 demoted to quarterly security update schedule

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is getting a bit long in the tooth, but until this week it was still part of the group of devices that were getting monthly security updates from Samsung. Now that's changed...
Google Wifi

Google Wifi router gets a price reduction and some small updates

Last year Google launched Nest Wifi as its new mesh router offering, but it didn't eliminate the older Google Wifi that came before it. And in fact, that Google Wifi actually got a small update today...
Google Chrome

Google Chrome adding new password protection features on Android and iOS

Google is updating Chrome for both Android and iOS with new security and protections for users on both platforms. Google Chrome can now tell you if the passwords you've asked Chrome to remember have...
Instagram old icon

Instagram now lets you change its app icon, including classic icons

Today is Instagram's 10th birthday, and to celebrate the company is throwing it back with some old-school app icons. You can now change the Instagram app icon, swapping out the current design for one...
iPhone 12 event

Apple announces iPhone 12 event happening October 13

One month after Apple's "Time Flies" event, the company will be making some more announcements. Apple today sent out invitations for an event on Tuesday, October 13 (via Wall Street Journal's Joanna...
Gmail

Gmail gets new icon as Google rebrands G Suite to Workspace

Google recently teased that Gmail would soon be getting a new icon, and now it's been revealed as part of a big G Suite update. The new Gmail icon ditches the envelope for a new four-color icon. It...

Teracube 2e focuses on sustainability with 4-year warranty and user replaceable battery

Teracube burst onto the smartphone scene earlier this year with its first device that focused on sustainability, coming with a four-year warranty meant to help owners keep their device for several...
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ASUS ROG Phone 3 now available in the US with 144Hz display, 6000mAh battery

ASUS said earlier this year that the ROG Phone 3 would be coming to North America, and now you can indeed buy the souped-up gaming phone in the US. The ROG Phone 3 is available from ASUS's online...
AT&T

AT&T activates 5G+ mmWave coverage in Milwaukee

AT&T has been placing a big focus on its low-band 5G network, regularly expanding it to new markets throughout the year and recently announcing that it had reached "nationwide" status. Today,...
iPad Air

New iPad Air benchmark test reveals increased RAM

Apple is usually fairly forthcoming about the specs of its new devices, but two details that it almost never shares are the amount of RAM and the battery size of its new phones and tablets. We...
TCL 10 Pro

TCL 10 Pro gets new green color and a sale, Pixel Stand and iPad also discounted

Earlier this year, we checked out flagship TCL 10 Pro and its quad rear camera setup. The phone was only available in Ember Gray at the time, but now it's got a new paint job for folks who'd like a...
Google

Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL will receive their final update in December

Today the Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL both got the October 2020 update with security patches and bug fixes, and now we know it's one of the last updates that both phones will receive. Google has...
Pixel 4a

Google Pixel phones getting October 2020 update with security patches, bug fixes

Google Pixel owners are getting a fresh update today, bringing new security patches and several bug fixes. The new October update is now rolling out to the Pixel 2 and 2 XL, Pixel 3 and 3 XL, Pixel...
Fossil

Fossil Gen 5E smartwatches introduced with smaller case size and lower price

After launching its Gen 5 smartwatches last year, Fossil is now following them up with a more affordable model. The Fossil Gen 5E smartwatches are now available for pre-order and will ship "close to...
Verizon

Verizon begins open enrollment for device insurance

Are you a Verizon customer who decided to skip insurance when you bought your current phone? If so, you've now got another shot at it. Verizon today began open enrollment for device protection,...

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