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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Mi 10T Pro

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro official with 144Hz refresh rate, 5000mAh battery, 108MP camera

Xiaomi is giving its Mi 10 flagship a refresh. The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (above) and Mi 10T (below) are now official, and one of the most notable upgrades is their 144Hz refresh rate. The Mi 10 Pro and...
Instagram, Messenger unified

Facebook confirms that it's unifying Instagram and Messenger chats

Facebook today officially confirmed that it's unifying the Messenger and Instagram chat experiences, a move that was teased last month. With this update to Instagram, messages and calls from Facebook...
YouTube TV

YouTube TV is losing Fox Regional Sports Networks on October 1

Earlier this year, YouTube TV nearly lost its Fox Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) because the two parties could reach a new distribution agreement. An extension deal was struck around a week later,...
Apple

Code in iOS 14.2 hints that iPhone 12 will not include headphones in the box

A rumor earlier this year suggested that Apple might not include headphones with the iPhone 12, and now code found within the new iOS 14.2 beta seems to back that rumor up. In iOS 14 as well as...
Pixel 5 green

Google Pixel 5 tipped to have an aluminum rear cover

Tomorrow's the day that Google will officially reveal the Pixel 5, but the rumor mill is still churning out leaks before then. The Google Pixel 5 reportedly has a rear cover that's "made from 100%...
Google Maps

Google Maps dark mode starts rolling out on Android

One year after Google first teased a dark mode for Google Maps, it looks like the update is finally starting to go out to users. Some Android users on Reddit officially got a dark mode for Google...
iOS new emoji teaser

iOS 14.2 includes new emoji like ninja, bubble tea, and pinched fingers gesture

Today Apple released iOS 14.2 beta 2, and along with the new Shazam Music Recognition feature, the update includes new emoji. The iOS 14.2 update includes characters from the Emoji 13.0 release that...
Motorola Razr 2020

Motorola Razr 5G launches October 2 with deals on unlocked, AT&T, and T-Mobile models

Motorola's new Razr foldable is officially launching this week.  Motorola announced today that the new Razr 5G will be available starting on October 2. You'll be able to score an unlocked model...
Apple

iOS 14.2 beta 2 update released to developers with new music recognition feature

Nearly two weeks after pushing out its first iOS 14.2 beta release, Apple has another beta ready to go. iOS 14.2 beta 2 and iPadOS 14.2 beta 2 are now available to registered developers (via...
OnePlus 8T logo

OnePlus 8T will launch with Android 11, CEO Pete Lau confirms no 8T Pro

With two weeks to go before the OnePlus 8T is officially revealed, OnePlus continues to build hype for its new phone by trickling out its features. The OnePlus 8T will launch with Android 11 out of...
5G

T-Mobile activates mid-band 5G in 121 new cities and towns

T-Mobile's 5G network is growing again, with the carrier activating its mid-band 5G coverage in 121 new markets today. T-Mo says that its mid-band, 2.5GHz 5G is now live in cities like Arlington, VA...

LG Wing launching at Verizon with special deals in tow, pre-orders begin October 1

The LG Wing and its swiveling dual display design are coming to the US. Verizon announced today that it'll launch the LG Wing on October 15, with pre-orders beginning this Thursday, October 1....
Roku Ultra

Roku Ultra set-top box and Roku Streambar soundbar announced

Roku is one of the biggest names in the set-top box market, and today the company announced two new devices for that market plus a new software update for existing users. The Roku Ultra is a new box...

Google Messages may soon get new feature to help clean up your inbox

Many services send one-time passwords to authenticate your login, which is good for security but can be a pain for the organization of your message inbox. A new report says that Google has a solution...

Google Japan prematurely reveals Pixel 5 and its price

We've seen a few Pixel 5 leaks lately, and now it seems that Google itself has accidentally leaked its new flagship phone ahead of its official reveal later this week. The Google Japan Twitter...

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