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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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LG Velvet cameras

LG Velvet 5G UW launching at Verizon on Friday in exclusive Aurora Red color

The LG Velvet is finally launching at Verizon this week. Verizon will begin selling the LG Velvet 5G UW this Friday, August 21. Pricing will be set at $29.17 per month for 24 months or $699.99 full...
Galaxy S20 FE 5G cameras

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G leak shows six colors in high-quality images

Days after the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G design was shown off in some unofficial renders, we're getting an even better look at the device and its color options. Official-looking images of the Galaxy...
Apple logo

Apple responds to Epic, says it 'won't make an exception' for Fortnite developer

The battle between Apple and Fortnite developer Epic Games continued today as Epic said Apple was threatening to terminate its Apple Developer Accounts. Now Apple has responded. Apple said tonight...
Samsung

Samsung reveals which devices will get 3 Android OS upgrades

During its Galaxy Note 20 event earlier this month, Samsung committed to providing three years of Android OS updates for its flagship smartphones. Now the company has shared some more info on that...
Huawei

US places further restrictions on Huawei access to processor chips

Life has been difficult for Huawei ever since the US placed a ban on the Chinese smartphone maker, but this week it was announced that things are about to get even harder for Huawei. The US Commerce...
Apple

Apple extending AppleCare+ purchase window to one year

When you buy a new phone, it can be difficult to decide if you want to plunk down even more cash to add insurance to it. Apple is giving you more time to make that decision. Apple is now giving...
Epic Games

Apple threatening to terminate Fortnite maker Epic Games' developer account

Last week we saw a war between Apple and Fortnite developer Epic Games begin, and now it appears that Apple has escalated the battle. Apple has threatened to terminate all of Epic Games' developer...
Echo Plus

Amazon hosting big sale on its Echo, Fire, and Kindle devices

Today Amazon kicked off a sale on its Echo, Fire, and Kindle devices today, and there are some nice deals to be had. When it comes to Echo smart speakers, you can get a deal on the entry-level Echo...
OnePlus

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro updates bring ambient display bug fix, security patches

While we continue to wait for OxygenOS 11 and the new features it'll bring, OnePlus has unleashed some new Android 10-based updates for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are now...
ZTE

ZTE Axon 20 5G coming next month as first smartphone with under-display camera

We've seen phone makers use several different methods to include a front-facing camera while also offering an edge-to-edge display, including notches, hole-punches, and pop-ups. And now the first...
Verizon

Verizon updating unlimited plans, some include complete Disney streaming bundle

Verizon is updating its unlimited plans this week and while the pricing is staying the same, the benefits are getting better. Currently Verizon is giving customers on its Get More Unlimited and Play...
Galaxy S20 FE 5G cameras

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G design shown off in new images

We got our first look at the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G earlier this month, but at the time, we were only able to see the front of the phone. Now we're getting a look at much more. New renders of the...
Instagram

Facebook starts merging Instagram and Messenger chat systems

Facebook previously said that it was planning to begin enabling cross-messaging between Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and now it looks like that process has started. Many Instagram users are...

Trump orders TikTok owner to sell US business within 90 days

President Trump today issued another executive order against TikTok, but it's actually a bit of good news for ByteDance, which owns the popular app. Trump's new executive order says that ByteDance...
Google Duo

Google will reportedly replace Duo video calling app with Meet

Google Duo has become a popular video calling app in the four years since its launch, but a new report says that Google is going to eventually replace it with another app. Google is reportedly...

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