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 now lets you request verification, support for third-party authenticator apps also rolling out

Like Twitter, Instagram offers blue verification checkmarks for certain high-profile accounts to let you know that they're the real deal. And like Twitter, Instagram is now letting accounts request...
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Google Phone app for Android is getting a dark mode soon

Following the addition of a dark mode to apps like YouTube and Android Messages, Google has now teased that another one of its apps will soon gain a dark mode. Dark mode is "coming soon" to Google's...
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LG G7 One features 6.1-inch display, Snapdragon 835, and Android One

LG today introduced two new smartphones, and neither of them are the V40 ThinQ that's been making its way around the rumor mill lately. The LG G7 One and LG G7 Fit are variants of the LG G7 ThinQ...
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Pocophone F1 global availability announced

After launching in India earlier this month, the Pocophone F1 is going global. Xiaomi sub-brand Poco has announced that it's launching the Pocophone F1 in Paris, Hong Kong, and Jakarta today. Poco...
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Google Duo adding support for video calls on Android tablets and iPads

Google Duo users, there's a notable new feature coming your way. Google today announced that it's rolling out support for making Duo video calls on Android tablets and iPads. This update will be...

Google Pixel 3 XL shown off in new unboxing video as October 9th announcement is rumored

The flood of Google Pixel 3 XL leaks continues today with a possible announcement date and a new unboxing video. First up, a high-quality unboxing video that shows the Pixel 3 XL has made its way...
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iOS 12 beta 11 now available to developers, public testers also getting new update

Apple has been churning out iOS 12 betas at a pretty fast rate lately, and today another update has been released. iOS 12 beta 11 is now available to registered developers, and Apple has released iOS...
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Samsung offering free Gear VR adapter to Galaxy Note 9 owners

Samsung's Gear VR headsets work with several of the company's Galaxy smartphones, but it looks like Galaxy Note 9 owners will need a special adapter to use their phone for virtual reality. Samsung...
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New LG V40 ThinQ renders leak, show off its five cameras

Days after we got our first good look at the LG V40 ThinQ, the upcoming Android flagship has leaked again. New renders of the LG V40 ThinQ have made their way online. These renders are not official...
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New Apple leak offers info on upcoming iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad models

It's widely expected that Apple will introduce new iPhones next month, but before September gets underway, a new report claims to have more information on Apple's upcoming smartphones. Apple will...
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Verizon lifts data throttling on first responders, prepping new plan with no speed caps

The other day, we learned that Verizon throttled the data speeds of the Santa Clara County Fire Department in California while it was fighting wildfires, urging the firefighters to switch to a new...

BlackBerry teases 'a new introduction' for IFA 2018

IFA 2018 is kicking off next week, and we're sure to see some new smartphones announced during the event. One company that looks ready to introduce some new hardware is BlackBerry. BlackBerry...
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Sony Xperia XZ3 reportedly shown off in leaked image

Rumors have suggested that Sony's got a new Android flagship coming soon, and today we may have gotten our first look at the device. An image that claims to show the Sony Xperia XZ3 has leaked out....
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Fortnite for Android installer found to have security flaw

Epic Games made news earlier this month when it confirmed that it would not distribute Fortnite for Android through the Play Store, opting instead to offer its own installer. Now news about a...
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Android Pie adds Xbox One S controller support

Android 9 Pie brings with it a lot of new features, including new gesture-based navigation, App Actions, and Slices. This week another notable Pie feature has been found. Support for Xbox One S...

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