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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Instagram co-founders leaving Facebook

There's some big Instagram news this week, but it doesn't involve the app's timeline or other features. Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have announced that they're leaving...
Qualcomm

Qualcomm claims Apple stole its trade secrets and gave them to Intel

The legal battle between Apple and Qualcomm is heating up again. Qualcomm has accused Apple of stealing confidential information to help Intel. Qualcomm alleges that Apple stole "vast swaths" of...
Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Huawei Mate 20 Pro leak shows square-shaped triple rear camera setup

After launching the P20 Pro with a triple rear camera setup earlier this year, a new leak shows that Huawei is prepping another Pro phone with three rear cameras. Renders that show the Huawei Mate 20...
Pandora

SiriusXM to acquire Pandora for $3.5 billion

Pandora is a major player in the streaming music space, and today it's been revealed that it's being acquired. SiriusXM is acquiring Pandora for $3.5 billion. The all-stock deal is expected to close...
iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max

Some iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max owners say they're having Wi-Fi and LTE reception issues

Lots of iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max owners are now enjoying their shiny new smartphones with their new A12 Bionic processors and improved cameras. But some folks have encountered a problem with their...
Google Pixel 3 XL

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL leak again in clear images

In recent months, the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have leaked pretty consistently, and today we're getting another early look at the upcoming Android flagships. New renders that show both the Pixel...
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Google's news feed is now called Discover, and it's coming to the mobile homepage

Google today announced a major update to the feed found in its mobile app. Google is giving the feed a new name, Discover, along with an updated design. This includes new topic headers to help you...
iPhone XS Max

iPhone XS Max earns DisplayMate's Best Smartphone Display Award

One month after DisplayMate gave the Samsung Galaxy Note 9's screen its highest ever A+ grade, Apple's new iPhone XS Max has gotten the same grade. In a new report, DisplayMate says that the 6.5-inch...

Apple completes Shazam acquisition, will make app ad-free

It's official: Apple now owns Shazam. Apple confirmed today that it's completed its acquisition of Shazam. Apple first announced its plans to acquire Shazam in December 2017, and while there's no...

MetroPCS is now Metro by T-Mobile, new unlimited plans offer Google One and Amazon Prime

T-Mobile is giving MetroPCS a whole new look. MetroPCS is now Metro by T-Mobile, and it's getting some brand new rate plans to go with its new name. These new plans will be available starting in...
Anker wall charger

Amazon sale on Anker charging products will help you keep your phone's battery full

There are lots of differences in the smartphone platforms out there, including software and the types of cables that they typically use to charge. One thing that unites everyone, though, is the need...
Google Pixel 3 XL

New Pixel 3 XL leak gives us another clear look at Google's upcoming flagship

For awhile there, it seemed like we were getting new Pixel 3 XL leaks every few days or so. We haven't seen much of the device lately, but that's changing today. Several photos that purportedly show...
RED Hydrogen One

RED Hydrogen One poses for more photos as it passes through the FCC

Ahead of the RED Hydrogen One's launch in November, the device has made a pit stop in the FCC. A new FCC filing has revealed some new photos of the RED Hydrogen One. This is the Titanium model, which...
Google Pixel Stand

Google Pixel Stand may have leaked out

Following months of leaks that've revealed the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, today we're getting an early look at a new accessory that Google is cooking up for its flagship phones. An animation inside the...
OnePlus 6

OnePlus 6 now getting Android 9.0 Pie update

OnePlus has a nice surprise for OnePlus 6 owners as we head into the weekend. Android 9.0 Pie is now available for the OnePlus 6. It's rolling out as part of the phone's update to OxygenOS 9.0, which...

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