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 8 Plus

iOS 11.4.1 and watchOS 4.3.2 updates now available

After weeks of beta testing, iOS 11.4.1 is ready for public consumption. Apple has released iOS 11.4.1 to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The update focuses on bug fixes and security improvements....
Samsung Galaxy S9+

Samsung Galaxy S10+ may be equipped with five cameras

Rumors have said that the LG V40 may include five cameras, but it turns out that that may not be the only upcoming Android flagship with a camera quintet. The Samsung Galaxy S10+ will have five...
Timehop

Timehop says July 4 data breach affects 21 million users

If you've ever used the service Timehop, you should be aware that it recently had a serious security breach. Timehop, a service that resurfaces old social media posts, says that on July 4th, 2018, a...
Google Pixel XL

Latest Google Pixel and Pixel XL sale offers deals on 32GB and 128GB models

One day after we spotted a nice deal on the Google Pixel, an even better one has surfaced. The Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL are both on sale at Amazon. Both phones are being heavily discounted...
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HTC sales drop 68 percent in June

Days after we learned that HTC will be laying off 1,500 employees, some more bad news for the company has come out. HTC has revealed that its sales for the month of June fell nearly 68 percent year...
Samsung Gear S2

Samsung Galaxy Watch rumored as new Wear OS smartwatch

There's been some back and forth about whether or not Samsung's next smartwatch will run Google's Wear OS rather than Samsung's Tizen, and now another report on the matter has come out. Samsung's...
Samsung Galaxy S9+

New Galaxy S10 rumors hint at three different models, Plus version with three rear cameras

The Galaxy Note 9 may be one month away, but some people are already looking ahead to Samsung's 2019 flagship smartphone. New reports have shed some light on the features of the Samsung Galaxy S10....
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MoviePass announces Peak Pricing surcharge

Heads up, MoviePass users, because it'll now cost you a bit more to see films at busy times. MoviePass today launched a surge pricing fee called Peak Pricing. With Peak Pricing, you'll have to pay a...
Google Pixel

Google Pixel deals offer discounts on 32GB and 128GB models

If you're looking for a deal on a new Android smartphone, we've got two for you today. The original Google Pixel is now on sale at B&H Photo Video. The 32GB Quite Black version is now on sale for...
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Samsung Bixby gaining sports headlines and scores from theScore

Bixby is about to become much more useful to sports fans with Samsung Galaxy devices. Samsung's Bixby assistant will soon get sports scores and breaking news courtesy of theScore. In Bixby Home,...
iOS 12 iPhone X

iOS 12 Public Beta 2 update released by Apple

Two days after Apple released a new iOS 12 beta for developers, the same update has been released to public testers. iOS 12 Public Beta 2 is now available to members of the Apple Beta Software...
Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 S Pen appears in FCC, includes Bluetooth for added features

With right around one month to go before the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 makes its official debut, it looks like a new detail of the device has been revealed. The FCC filing for what is likely the Galaxy...
iPhone colors

Apple's 2018 iPhone lineup may add new colors, including blue and orange

Several years ago, Apple released the more affordable iPhone 5c in several fun color options. Now a new report claims that Apple may be trying that strategy again. Apple is planning to launch its...
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Sprint's Huawei dealings raise T-Mobile merger security concerns among some U.S. lawmakers

The T-Mobile-Sprint merger has been met with some opposition, like those who have concerns about competition and the U.S. wireless market shrinking from four major carriers to three. Now some U.S....
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U.S. letting ZTE temporarily conduct business as it waits for ban to be lifted

ZTE's ban on buying components from U.S. companies still hasn't been lifted, but the U.S. government is giving the company a bit of a reprieve. Today the U.S. Commerce Department said that ZTE can...

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