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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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Huawei reportedly lets go of some U.S. employees as part of a change in focus

After hitting some stumbling blocks early in 2018, new reports say that Huawei may be scaling back its efforts in the U.S. Huawei has laid off five U.S. employees, including William Plummer, its top...
Honor 10 leak

Honor 10 image leak shows a colorful shell

The Huawei P20 and P20 Pro may be Huawei's star devices right now, but that doesn't mean that the company isn't prepping other phones, too. Images that claim to show the upcoming Honor 10 have been...
Casio WSD-F20A

Casio WSD-F20A is a new Wear OS smartwatch with a rugged design

Casio is one of the traditional watch makers that's been actively participating in the Wear OS ecosystem, releasing a couple of rugged smartwatches for outdoor adventurers. Now Casio's got another...
Sprint Google Voice

Google Voice integration with Sprint is ending on June 1

Way back in early 2011, Sprint announced that it would integrate Google Voice into its service, letting Sprint customers use their number to ring multiple phones and getting them voicemail...
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OnePlus hints that the OnePlus 6 will be water resistant

OnePlus has already dropped a few hints about the features of the upcoming OnePlus 6, like the fact that it'll have a notch and a Snapdragon 845 processor. Now the company is teasing another OP6...
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Spotify event happening April 24, will focus on mobile app

Spotify is hosting an event next week, and the focus will be on its mobile app. Spotify has confirmed that its April 24 event will focus on its mobile app, but there are no other details about what...
LG G7 ThinQ leak

LG G7 ThinQ leaks again, giving us another look at its notch

If you've been jonesing for another early peek at the LG G7 ThinQ, the rumor mill is happy to provide. An official-looking render of the LG G7 ThinQ leaked out, giving us a clear look at the front of...
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Android Oreo and Nougat usage show growth in Google's latest distribution numbers

It's been a couple of months since Google last updated its Android platform distribution numbers, but the drought has finally come to an end today. Google today shared its latest Android platform...
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U.S. companies have been banned from selling components to ZTE

Huawei had a pretty rough start to 2018, with the U.S. government reportedly pressuring AT&T and Verizon not to sell Huawei's new flagship phone, but now it looks like things are going badly for...
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T-Mobile will pay $40 million following complaints about failed rural calls

T-Mobile is going to fork over $40 million as part of a settlement with the FCC. The Federal Communications Commission announced today that it's reached a settlement with T-Mobile regarding failed...
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Apple releases iOS 11.4 beta 2 and watch OS 4.3.1 beta 2 updates

Two weeks after Apple pushed the first iOS 11.4 beta, testing of the impending update continues. Apple today unleashed iOS 11.4 beta 2 to registered developers. If that's you, then you can get this...
OnePlus 5T

OnePlus 5T getting Android 8.1 Oreo and gesture support, OnePlus 5 also receiving 8.1

It looks like the Razer Phone isn't the only device starting the week with an update to Android 8.1 Oreo. OnePlus has announed OxygenOS 5.1 updates for both the OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5. The update...
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Razer Phone now receiving Android 8.1 Oreo update

Razer recently said that it would update the Razer Phone to Android 8.1 in April, and it looks like the company has achieved that goal with time to spare. The Razer Phone is receiving its update to...
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Nokia 6 (2018) arrives in the U.S.

The newest version of the Nokia 6 is now available in the U.S. The Nokia 6 (2018) has launched in the U.S. at Amazon and Walmart. The device is being sold unlocked, and it's compatible with GSM...
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium features 5.8-inch 4K display and dual rear cameras

Hot on the heels of news that the Sony Xperia XZ2 is coming to the U.S., Sony has announced an even more premium flagship device. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is now official. It's got a design...

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