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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One UI 3

Samsung's One UI 3 with Android 11 shown off in screenshots

Now that Android 11 has officially launched, many owners of non-Google Pixel phones are wondering how their device's maker will customize the update. Today we're getting an early look at Samsung's...
LG

LG teases new device with extendable display

Today the LG Wing was made official as the first device in LG's Explorer Project, which aims to "discover new ways to interact with mobile devices." And at the end of the announcement, LG teased its...
AirPods Pro

Apple releases new AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro firmware updates

Today Apple unleashed some new firmware for the AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro, and owners of the Pro earbuds appear to be getting a couple new features with the update. Firmware 3A283 is now rolling out...

CBP explains OnePlus Buds seizure, say the earbuds violate Apple AirPods trademark

Yesterday US Customs and Border Protection seized 2,000 pairs of OnePlus Buds, saying that they were "counterfeit Apple AirPods". Most assumed it was a funny mix-up, but now it looks like may not be...
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Motorola One 5G launching at AT&T on September 18 with limited time deal

A couple of weeks ago, AT&T said that it'd be launching the new Motorola One 5G "soon." Now we've got precise launch and pricing info to share with you. The Motorola One 5G will be available in-...
iPhone 11 Pro

iPhone 12 series will reportedly not have 120Hz high refresh rate displays

The iPhone 12 series is expected to include upgrades like 5G support and an updated design, but one of those rumored upgrades may not be coming after all. Apple is not expected to include 120Hz...
Pixel 5 teaser

Google Pixel 5 event announced for September 30, new speaker and Chromecast also coming

After teasing the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G last month, Google has now given us a date for the phones' official reveal. Google is hosting a "Launch Night In" event on September 30 (via The Verge). The...
OnePlus 8T

OnePlus 8T design leaked by new renders

After previously getting an early peek at the front of the OnePlus 8T, we're now getting a much higher-quality look at the design of OnePlus's next phone. Renders that purportedly show off the...
LG Wing

LG Wing official with dual displays and swiveling design

We're seeing a lot of interesting smartphone designs lately, including foldable screens and dual display devices, and today LG revealed a unique smartphone design of its own. The LG Wing is now...
Verizon

Verizon is buying Tracfone, the largest reseller of wireless services in the US

Verizon is the biggest carrier in the US, and today it announced that it's acquiring another major player in the US mobile market. Verizon is acquiring Tracfone, the largest mobile virtual network...
OnePlus Buds

CBP seizes 2,000 pairs of 'counterfeit Apple AirPods' that are OnePlus Buds

There are a lot of truly wireless earbuds out there, and this weekend the US government appears to have had a bit of a mix-up involving two major mobile companies who each have earbuds on the market...
TikTok

Microsoft reveals it's not buying TikTok, reports say Oracle is winning bidder

Microsoft confirmed last month that it was in talks to buy TikTok's operations in the US, but today the Redmond-based company said that that deal won't be happening. In a statement issued on Sunday,...
Samsung Galaxy event

Samsung hosting 'Unpacked for Every Fan' event on September 23

September already has several big mobile tech announcements that've either already happened or are scheduled, and now we can add another to the list. Samsung is hosting a "Galaxy Unpacked for Every...
AirPods Pro

Apple AirPods Pro are getting a big discount today

We've seen Apple's AirPods Pro go on sale fairly regularly since they launched late last year, but today's deal is one of the lowest prices we've ever seen on them. Amazon is now selling the AirPods...
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OnePlus website hints at 8T Pro and other unannounced phones

We recently heard a rumor claim that a OnePlus 8T is coming soon but that a OnePlus 8T Pro is not happening. Some new pages on the official OnePlus website suggest that an 8T Pro may happen after all...

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