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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BlackBerry KEY2

BlackBerry KEY2 launching in the U.S. on July 13th

We learned all about the BlackBerry KEY2 last month, save for one important detail: its launch date. Now that information has finally been revealed, too. The BlackBerry KEY2 will launch in the U.S....

PUBG Mobile update adds first-person mode, weapon finishes, and more

PUBG Mobile is one of the hottest mobile games around right now, and this week it's getting a major update with several new features. One of the most notable new features in PUBG Mobile version 0.6.0...
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Sprint Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, AT&T Galaxy S7 active being updated to Android 8.0 Oreo

Following Samsung's announcement of a new Galaxy S9 color option earlier today, some older Galaxy smartphones are now getting some time in the spotlight. A few Samsung smartphones are now receiving...
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Instagram announces IGTV, a new app for long-form vertical videos

Five years after Instagram first gained support for videos, the social network has announced a new video initiative. IGTV is a new way for Instagram users to watch long-form video content. There will...
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Microsoft News app arrives on Android and iOS with redesigned look, dark theme

Many people use their smartphones to stay on top of current events, and today Microsoft unleashed a redesigned app just for that purpose. Microsoft News is now available on Android and iOS. It...
Samsung Galaxy S9 Sunrise Gold

Sunrise Gold Galaxy S9 and S9+ launching in the U.S. on June 24th

Samsung's new Sunrise Gold Galaxy S9 and S9+ are coming soon to the U.S. Samsung says that the Sunrise Gold versions of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will launch in the U.S. on June 24th. They'll be...
LG G7 ThinQ

Project Fi launches LG G7 ThinQ and LG V35 ThinQ pre-orders with special offers

After confirming last month that the LG G7 ThinQ and LG V35 ThinQ were coming to Project Fi, Google has begun taking pre-orders for both devices. The LG G7 ThinQ is available for pre-order at a price...
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U.S. carriers commit to stop selling customer location data to brokers

AT&T and Verizon have confirmed that they will stop selling customer location data to brokers who then sell it to others. Verizon confirmed the move in a letter to Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), who...
Oppo Find X

Oppo Find X is a new flagship Android phone with a pop-up camera setup

UPDATE: Oppo has said that the Find X will begin shipping in August for £999 ($1,314 USD) for the 256GB model.   ORIGINAL: As smartphone bezels continue to shrink, device makers are working to find...
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iOS 12 beta 2 update now available from Apple

One day after pushing out a new iOS 11.4.1 beta, Apple has unleashed another iOS 12 beta release. iOS 12 beta 2 is now available to developers. The update comes two weeks after the first iOS 12 beta...
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Google Podcasts app for Android now available

Google's catalog of Android apps is growing again today with the launch of Google Podcasts. Google Podcasts is a new app for Android that is pretty much what it sounds like. The app will let you...
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U.S. Senate votes to reinstate ZTE sales ban

The saga of ZTE and its ban on buying components from U.S. companies continues today, and this time it's not good news for the company. The U.S. Senate today voted to pass the National Defense...
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Google updates Datally app with new features to help control your data usage

Remember Datally, the app that Google launched last year to help you monitor your data usage? The app is now getting a major update with four new features. First up, Guest Mode will let you set a...
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Android Messages for web arrives along with a few other new features

Remember earlier this year when it sounded like Google was prepping a web version of Android Messages? Well, it turns out that that's happening. Google today rolled out Messages for web, letting you...
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iOS 11.4.1 beta 3 update released by Apple

iOS 11.4.1 beta testers, another update is coming your way. Apple today released iOS 11.4.1 beta 3 to registered developers. If you're a dev, you can get the update over the air by going into...

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