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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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Cortana

Microsoft Cortana apps for Android and iOS are being shut down

Several years ago, Microsoft was working to make Cortana a worthy rival to other digital assistants like Google Assistant and Siri. Cortana never managed to gain real traction with consumers, though...

OnePlus Nord having display tint issues, but a fix is coming

The OnePlus Nord has been getting a lot of early praise as a great, lower-cost Android phone, but it looks like some owners are experiencing issues with the Nord's display. Many OnePlus Nord owners...
Aukey charger

Amazon offering deals on Aukey and Anker charging accessories, Apple iPhone cases

As we head into the weekend, Amazon has launched some notable deals on smartphone and gaming accessories. First up is a Deal of the Day sale on Anker charging accessories. There's a variety of...
OPPO Watch

OPPO Watch features Wear OS and dual curved AMOLED display

OPPO today took the wraps off of two new devices, including its first Wear OS smartwatch. The OPPO Watch actually features the same design as the smartwatch that OPPO introduced earlier this year....
iPhone

Apple reveals iPhone 12 models will launch 'a few weeks later' than usual

Following recent rumblings that the 5G iPhone 12 could launch a little later than new iPhones typically do, Apple today basically confirmed that that'll be the case. Speaking during Apple's Q3 2020...
Apple

Apple's Q3 2020 earnings show big increase in iPad revenue

Earnings season is officially underway, and today Apple reported the results of its fiscal Q3 2020 quarter. Apple says that iPhone revenue grew to $26.4 billion in Q3 2020 (April to June), up from $...
Nokia 8.3 5G cameras

Nokia 8.3 5G is launching in the US

The Nokia 8.3 5G was first announced back in March and, at the time, HMD Global said that it would begin rolling out globally in the summer. Fast-forward to today and the flagship has been confirmed...
Verizon

Verizon launches LTE Home Internet service with unlimited data

Nearly two years after launching 5G home broadband, Verizon is now rolling out a home internet service based on its 4G LTE coverage, too. Verizon LTE Home Internet is now available in three markets:...
Pixel 4a

Google teases Pixel 4a reveal happening August 3

Are you ready to meet the Pixel 4a? Because today Google appears to have started teasing its announcement. The official Made by Google account on Twitter today updated its bio to link to this teaser...
US Cellular 5G logo

US Cellular reveals the 11 states that'll get its 5G coverage later this year

After teasing earlier this month that it would expand its 5G coverage to 11 new states, US Cellular has now revealed which states those are. US Cellular's 5G network will go live in select areas of...
Google Chat

Google Chat getting dark mode on Android and iOS

Time to add another app to the list of Google mobile apps that've gotten a dark mode. Google Chat is getting a dark theme on both Android and iOS. The feature began rolling out yesterday, July 29,...
Google

Google bringing games like Jeopardy! and MadLibs to smart displays

Earlier this month we saw Netflix finally make its way to the Nest Hub, marking the first time that the streaming service was available on a smart display. Now owners of smart displays are getting...
Huawei

Huawei beats out Samsung as world's biggest smartphone maker for the first time

Huawei reached a major milestone in the second quarter of 2020. A new report says that Huawei surpassed Samsung to ship more smartphones than any other company in Q2 2020. Analyst firm Canalys...
Apple

Qualcomm hints that 5G iPhone launch could be delayed

For the past several years, Apple has announced its new iPhones at the start of September and then launched them later that same month. Things might be a little different with the new 5G iPhone...
OnePlus Nord

New OnePlus Nord variant may be in the works with Snapdragon 690

Just one month after Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon 690 processor, we're learning about an upcoming device that looks like it'll have that new chipset in tow. An upcoming version of the...

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