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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Android 12 will make it easier to install third-party app stores, says Google

User choice and customization has long been a major focus of Android, and with next year's Android OS upgrade, Google will make it easier for users to take advantage of third-party app stores. Google...
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 official with rugged design, user replaceable battery

After launching its flagship Galaxy S7 and S7+ tablets earlier this month, Samsung is now readying a new tablet with a slightly different focus. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 is now official with a...
AT&T

AT&T Unlimited Your Way lets you mix-and-match plans for your family

AT&T today launched Unlimited Your Way, giving you some more flexibility when selecting rate plans for your family. With Unlimited Your Way, you can choose the best AT&T plan for each member...
Amazon

Amazon Prime Day 2020 sales confirmed to start October 13

It's official: Amazon Prime Day 2020 is just a couple of weeks away.  Amazon confirmed today that its Prime Day 2020 sale will kick off on October 13. The deals will begin at 12:00 am PT on October...
TikTok

TikTok download ban in the US blocked by judge

Last weekend we saw TikTok narrowly avoid being removed from the App Store and Google Play as part of a ban ordered by President Trump, and now it looks like the popular app has avoided being banned...
Pixel 5

Google Pixel 5 leaks continue to release date and price info

We know a lot of the details of the Pixel 5 at this point, including its design and its specs. Two important details that had been missing were its release date and price, but now that info has been...
Apple

'iPhone 12 mini' may be the name of Apple's new 5.4-inch iPhone

It's expected that Apple is going to announce four iPhone 12 models this year, and one of them could be the first iPhone to carry the "mini" moniker. Leaks have come out this week that suggest that...
Nest Audio

Nest Audio smart speaker shown off in unboxing photos

Remember the other day when we got a look at the packaging for Google's upcoming Nest Audio? Well now we get to see what's inside. The Nest Audio has gotten the unboxing treatment before its...
OnePlus

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are on sale ahead of the 8T announcement

There may be a new OnePlus phone coming soon, but if you need a new device now, there are some deals on OnePlus's existing flagships to consider. The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are both being discounted...
Pixel 5 prototype

Prototype Google Pixel 5 or 4a 5G with split design leaks out

This week we learned what the final design of the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G will be thanks to some leaked renders. But a new photo shows that Google considered going in another direction with its new...
Chromecast with Google TV

Chromecast with Google TV gets unboxed before its official announcement

One day after we got an early look at the Chromecast with Google TV packaging, we're now getting a peek inside the box. A lucky Reddit user managed to get hold of Google's unannounced Chromecast with...
Galaxy S20 FE 5G cameras

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is being discounted before its launch next week

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G doesn't officially launch until October 2, but you can already get a nice deal on the affordable version of Samsung's flagship. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G is now getting a $100...
Amazon Luna

Amazon Luna is a new cloud gaming service for your computer, TV, and phone

Cloud gaming services are a thing right now, and today Amazon announced that it's getting in on the action. Luna is Amazon's new cloud gaming service that aims to let you play video games by...
New Amazon Fire TV Stick

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite launching this month

Along with refreshing its lineup of Echo smart speakers, Amazon today took the wraps off of some new Fire devices that plug into your TV. The new Amazon Fire TV Stick is more powerful, featuring a 1....
Amazon Echo 2020

Amazon intros new Echo and Echo Dot with sphere design, updated Echo Show 10

Today Amazon hosted its fall hardware event, and it starred a range of new Echo smart speakers. The all-new Amazon Echo comes with a updated form factor. It ditches the tube shape that all Echo...

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