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 testing recommended posts in your feed

Remember the "Recommended For You" section that Instagram tested last year that'd show you posts from accounts you don't follow? A similar trial is starting up now. Instagram today announced that it'...
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LG Tone Platinum SE wireless earbuds official with Google Assistant built in

There are a few different pairs of wireless headphones out there with Google Assistant built in, including models from Google, Sony, and Bose. Now we can add LG to the list, too. The LG Tone Platinum...
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Google Shortwave is an experimental podcast app that's in the works

Just a couple of months after Google launched an official podcast app for Android, details on a new podcast app from Google have trickled out. A new trademark for an app called Shortwave has been...

Google Assistant can tell you some good news with a new command

A new Google Assistant feature is now rolling out to help make your day a little better. Google today launched a new Google Assistant feature that'll give you a brief news summary about people...
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Google Fit getting major redesign with Move Minutes and Heart Points

Many people use their smartwatch and smartphone to track their fitness, and to help Android users achieve their goals, Google is refreshing its Google Fit app. The new Google Fit is focused on two...

Huawei caught trying to pass off DSLR photo as a Nova 3 capture

Huawei recently launched a new ad promoting the front-facing camera and its selfie capabilities on the Nova 3. However, the ad is causing a bit of a stir online. The commercial shows a couple taking...
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Gmail for Android gaining Undo Send feature

The web version of Gmail has offered an undo send feature for awhile, and now the Android app is getting it, too. Gmail for Android is getting an undo send feature with version 8.7. The feature was...
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Google Pixel 3 XL spotted in the wild

The Pixel 3 XL has been leaking quite a bit lately, appearing in unboxing photos and hands-on videos, and now we're getting another early peek at Google's next major phone. A device that appears to...
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Samsung Galaxy View 2 leak details an Android tablet with a 17.5-inch screen

Remember the Samsung Galaxy View (shown above)? This tablet launched at the end of 2015, and its claim to fame was its massive 18.4-inch display. Fast-forward nearly three years and it sounds like...
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iOS 12 beta 9 and watchOS 5 beta 8 updates released by Apple

Apple today released its third iOS 12 beta update in one week. iOS 12 beta 9 is now available for registered developers, who can download it on their device by going into Settings > General >...
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Dark Sky weather app overhauled with new look, saved locations, and more

Dark Sky is one of the most popular weather apps on Android and iOS, and today it's getting a major overhaul. The new Dark Sky features a unified timeline that combines the current conditions, next...
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Huawei Mate 20 render leak hints at small notch and triple rear camera setup

We've seen several Android device makers adopt the notch, but some companies are working to make their notch smaller than the typical notch. A new leak shows that Huawei may be one of those companies...
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Fitbit Charge 3 official with an improved screen and 7-day battery life

Fitbit today introduced the Charge 3, its new fitness tracker that boasts several notable improvements over its predecessor. The Fitbit Charge 3 is equipped with a touchscreen OLED screen that's...
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Essential Phone now on sale at Amazon

Earlier this month, the Essential Phone officially got its update to Android 9, and now you can get a great deal on the Pie-powered device. Amazon is running a sale on the Essential Phone....
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Amazon running sale on its Echo and Fire devices

Amazon today launched a Back to School sale to help students (and everyone else) smarten up their home. Amazon's sale includes Echo devices, Fire TV products, and Fire devices. The deals include the...

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