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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Huawei P20

Huawei P20, P20 Lite, and P20 Pro show off their notches in new render leak

With less than a month to go before Huawei's P20 event, we're getting our best look yet at the upcoming flagship and its two variants. Official-looking renders of the Huawei P20, Huawei P20 Lite, and...
Android P

Final Android P release expected in Q3 2018

Hot on the heels of the rollout of the first Android P Developer Preview, Google has shared its release timeline for the next major Android update. Google has scheduled the final Android P release...
Amazon Echo Dot

Amazon Alexa devices are laughing without any user action, but Amazon is working to fix it

UPDATE: Amazon has explained the issue to BuzzFeed News, saying that ""In rare circumstances, Alexa can mistakenly hear the phrase 'Alexa, laugh.' We are changing that phrase to be 'Alexa, can you...
Android P

Android P Developer Preview now available, adds official notch support and more

Surprise! The first Android P Developer Preview is now available. Google today unleashed the first preview version of Android P, the next major update to its mobile operating system. The Android P...

Google Duo gains support for video voicemail messages

When someone calls you and you can't pick up, they have the option of leaving you a voicemail so that you can get their message when you become available again. There hasn't really been an equivalent...
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OnePlus 6 leaks hint at Snapdragon 845 processor, tall display with notch

A new year means new Android flagships from many manufacturers, including OnePlus. Some new details on the OnePlus 6 have leaked out. Screenshots of AnTuTu benchmark results from a device codenamed...
Google Home

Google Home now lets you make calls in the U.K.

After Google Home calling came to the U.S. and Canada late last year, it's now making its way to another major country. Google Home calling has rolled out in the U.K. The feature was originally...
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Google Lens rolling out to all Android phones through Google Photos

After first rolling out to Google's Pixel phones late last year, Google Lens is now making its way to more Android devices. Google announced today that all Android users can try Google Lens using...
Huawei Mate SE

Huawei Mate SE now available unlocked with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage

If you're in the market for a new smartphone, Huawei has just released a new device that it'd like you to consider. The Huawei Mate SE is now available from Amazon, B&H, and Best Buy. All three...
BBM Android app icon

BlackBerry files patent infringement lawsuit against Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram

UPDATE: Facebook reached out to us and offered the following statement from Paul Grewal, its deputy general counsel: “Blackberry’s suit sadly reflects the current state of its messaging business....
Gboard Android app icon

Gboard for Android adds support for more than 20 new languages, including Chinese and Korean

Gboard is Google's popular keyboard app for Android devices, and starting today more people will be able to use it. Google is adding support for more than 20 new languages to Gboard for Android....
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Instagram may soon launch its own portrait mode feature

Portrait mode photos have become a popular addition to smartphones, with many device makers making it easy for users to add a blurry background to their images. Now it looks like a major photo app...
Google Pixel 2 XL

Google releases March 2018 Android security patches for Pixel and Nexus devices

A new month means new Android security patches from Google, and that's precisely what we're getting today. Google has posted the March 2018 factory images and OTA files for its Pixel and Nexus...
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Apple releases iOS 11.3 beta 4 update to developers

It's been a couple of weeks since iOS 11.3 beta testers had any new updates to play with, but that's changing today. Apple has released iOS 11.3 beta 4 to registered developers. As with previous beta...
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Google app for iOS gaining iMessage extension, iPad drag and drop, and more

Heads up, Apple users, because Google is rolling out a few new features to the Google app for iOS. A new iMessage extension will enable you to easily share content with your friend. Simply bring up...

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