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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iPhone 13 models rumored to include 120Hz screens, iPhone SE 3 may launch in 2022

Initial iPhone 12 rumors suggested that the Pro versions of this year's iPhones would get 120Hz refresh rate displays, but more recent reports say that the iPhone 12 models will not get a high...
Pixel 4a

Google turning off automatic selfie retouching, starting with Pixel 4a and Pixel 5

Google has placed a focus on digital wellbeing in recent years, adding features into Android that help you understand how much you're using your phone throughout the day and better control that usage...
Google Daydream VR

Google's Daydream VR not supported with Android 11

Four years ago, Google launched Daydream VR as its take on virtual reality, letting you drop your smartphone into a headset to use VR anywhere. Now that daydream is dead. Google has confirmed its...
Galaxy Z Fold 2

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 subjected to durability test, including dust and rocks

One of the highlights of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is its improved hinge, which Samsung says includes a sweeper technology to repel dust and other particles from getting inside the body and hinge housing....

Apple's AirPods with wireless charging case are now on sale

Apple's AirPods are one of the most popular truly wireless earbuds on the market, and today you can get a pair of your own at a nice discount. Amazon is now running a sale on the Apple AirPods with a...
YouTube

YouTube picture-in-picture working again in Safari browser on iOS 14

Following the launch of iOS 14, YouTube stopped working with picture-in-picture in the Safari browser. Fast-forward a couple of weeks, though, and it's working once again. iPhone owners can now point...
YouTube TV

New deal offers free Chromecast with Google TV when you buy one month of YouTube TV

Google took the wraps off of a new Chromecast this week, and there's already a deal that'll get you one for free. YouTube TV has launched a new promotion that'll get you a free Chromecast with Google...
Chromecast Google TV

Stadia won't work on new Chromecast with Google TV until 2021

The new Chromecast with Google TV boasts features like an improved UI that offers all your content on one screen and a watchlist that you can add shows to from your phone or laptop. But there's one...
Pixel 5

Pixel 5 and 4a 5G buyers get free gifts, including YouTube Premium and Stadia Pro

The Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G are enticing phones on their own, with the Pixel 5 offering features like a high refresh rate display while the Pixel 4a 5G has 5G at an aggressive price. But Google is...
Pixel 5

Google Pixel 5 stars in unboxing video weeks before launch

The Google Pixel 5 may not be launching until the end of October, but the device has already gotten the unboxing treatment. A UK YouTuber managed to get a Pixel 5 retail unit and unboxed it on video...
Google Photos

Google Photos for Android getting new editor with machine learning

In addition to all of that new hardware that Google launched today, it began rolling out some fresh software, too. The Google Photos app for Android is getting a new editor today. A new Suggestions...
Pixel 5 cameras

Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G will be available from US carriers

Today Google officially introduced the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, and they'll both be available unlocked and ready for use on all the major US carriers. If you'd prefer to buy one of the new Pixels...
Nest Audio blue

Nest Audio smart speaker official with louder sound and stronger bass

Google's got a new smart speaker and you can pre-order it today. Nest Audio is a new fabric-covered speaker with Google Assistant built in. It's priced at $99.99 and is available for pre-order from...
Chromecast Google TV

Chromecast with Google TV official, available today for $49.99

Google's Launch Night In event has begun with the debut of Google TV and a new Chromecast. The new Chromecast with Google TV is launching today in the US for $49.99 and it'll make its way to more...
Pixel 5 teaser

Google's Launch Night In event starts soon, here's how to watch

Today is one of the biggest days of the year for Google and its fans. Google's Launch Night In event is kicking off in less than two hours, and it's going to give us some new hardware. A new...

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