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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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OnePlus

OnePlus 5 and 5T begin receiving their Android 10 update

Seven months ago, OnePlus promised that it would bring Android 10 to the OnePlus 5 and 5T that were released back in 2017. The updates were expected to arrive sometime in Q2 2020, and today it looks...

CatchUp is a new app from Facebook that wants to help you call friends and family

Facebook loves to experiment with new apps, so much so that it's got a whole New Product Experimentation team for it. And today that NPE team has announced its newest experimental app for Android and...
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Apple reopening more than 100 US retail stores this week

Apple is currently in the process of reopening its retail stores across the country. Just one week after announcing it would reopen 25 stores in 7 states, Apple now says that it'll open more than 100...

Fortnite can now run at 90fps on the OnePlus 8

Fortnite is one of the biggest video games in the world, and now OnePlus owners can play it in a way that no other mobile phone players can. Fortnite now runs at 90 frames per second on the OnePlus 8...

Spotify removes 10,000-song limit on your library

One of the most common complaints about Spotify is that the streaming service limits you to 10,000 saved songs in your library. Today that limit is finally going away. Spotify is eliminating the 10,...
T-Mobile

T-Mobile and Google enable better RCS messaging for T-Mo, Metro customers

T-Mobile has partnered with Google to upgrade the Android messaging experience on T-Mo and Metro by T-Mobile. T-Mobile revealed today that it's implemented a full standards-based RCS Universal...
Apple Watch

Deals on Apple Watch, AirPods, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and more available today

The week is starting off with a nice assortment of tech deals. First up, there are some discounts to be had on Apple devices. You can score deals on the GPS Apple Watch Series 3 as well as the GPS +...
OnePlus Buds

OnePlus Buds may be the name of OnePlus's truly wireless earbuds

A recent rumor claimed that OnePlus could launch its first pair of truly wireless earbuds in July, and now we've got a possible name for them, too. OnePlus Buds may be the name of the truly wireless...
Motorola Razr

Motorola Razr 2 spec leak hints at upgraded processor and bigger battery

After reviving the Razr name and form factor for a new foldable that launched earlier this year, Motorola is reportedly already hard at work on a new Razr. A second generation Motorola Razr foldable...
Xperia 1 II

Sony Xperia 1 II pre-orders begin June 1 in the US, pricing set at $1,200

Three months after making its official debut, the Sony Xperia 1 II is ready to launch in the US. The Xperia 1 II (pronounced "Xperia 1 mark two") will be available for pre-order on June 1 and will...
Note 20+

Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ renders show slim bezels and larger camera bump

Just days after some renders surfaced to give us our first clear look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, the Galaxy Note 20+ may have been revealed as well. The new renders are based on CAD drawings and...
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Google prepping end-to-end encryption for RCS chat in Messages app

RCS messaging offers several benefits over regular texting, including typing indicators, read receipts, and support for higher-resolution photos and videos. And soon, RCS in Google Messages could...
T-Mobile

T-Mobile's OnePlus 8 receiving update that adds support for more 5G bands

T-Mobile is now sending an update to the OnePlus 8 5G that improves its 5G support. The update to version 10.5.8.IN55CB includes 5G support for new bands. As noted by TmoNews, T-Mobile's OnePlus 8 5G...

AT&T Prepaid deals include discounted iPhone SE, $25 off top-end Unlimited Plus plan

AT&T Prepaid rolled out some notable new deals this week, including one that offers a sizable discount on its top-end plan. New customers who switch to AT&T Prepaid and sign up for the $75...
Twitter

Twitter makes it easier to view 'Retweets with comments' on Android and the web

Twitter is rolling out a new feature for its Android app this week shortly after pushing it out to the iOS app. Now when you're viewing a a tweet's retweets, you can easily sort them by retweets with...

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