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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Motorola Connect app update brings support for group and picture messages

Motorola has been pretty update-happy in recent months, pushing out new versions of its unique apps on a fairly regular basis. That trend continues today, as the company has released a new version...

Google Play services 4.4 update rolling out with new and tweaked APIs

Heads up, Android developers! Nearly two months after Google let loose the Google Play services 4.3 update, the Mountain View firm has announced that update 4.4 is now making its way out into the...

HTC to discount One (M8) to $99 on-contract for one day only

Lately it seems that whenever we talk about a smartphone getting a limited time discount, it’s Motorola that’s knocking some cash off of the price of a no-contract Moto X. Things are a little...

Google Camera, Google Wallet app updates rolling out [UPDATED]

Today is Wednesday, and as I’m sure many Android fans know by now, it’s time to hit up the Play Store and see which Google apps are getting updated. First up is Google Camera. This update to version...

Samsung Galaxy KitKat upgrade schedule leaks out

Samsung has successfully rolled Android 4.4.2 updates out to several of its devices, including the Galaxy S 4 and several variants of the Galaxy Note 3. There are still several other Galaxy devices...

Verizon Galaxy S5 tipped to be coming in Copper Gold

Looks like that Galaxy S5 Developer Edition isn’t the only new flavor of Samsung’s flagship smartphone that Verizon will be launching. According to @evleaks, Verizon is planning to launch a Copper...

Pebble announces new smartwatch firmware, updates for Android and iOS apps

Own a Pebble smartwatch? If so, today is your lucky day, because Pebble has announced that it’s now rolling out updates to the Pebble firmware as well as the Android and iOS Pebble apps. The new...

AT&T 4G LTE making its way into several new markets, expanding in others [UPDATED]

Heads up, AT&T customers, because not only is today Hump Day, it’s also Fresh 4G LTE Coverage Day! AT&T announced this morning that it has activated its 4G LTE network in several new markets...

What's in your pocket, Alex Wagner?

Last year, I was tasked with telling you about the devices that I had in my pocket and some of my favorite apps to use on each of them. Now it’s 2014 and while the year may have changed, I’ve still...

Huawei Ascend P7 features 13-megapixel rear and 8-megapixel front cameras, 6.5mm frame

Just as expected, Huawei today took the wraps off of its newest Android-powered flagship smartphone, the Ascend P7. The Huawei Ascend P7 features a design that’s similar to its predecessor, the...

'Galaxy S5 Dx' rumored to be name of Samsung's Galaxy S5 mini [UPDATED]

The past couple of years have seen Samsung launch “mini” versions of its flagship Galaxy S smartphones, and it’s looking like this year will be no different. A new photo shared by @evleaks claims to...

BlackBerry Magnum shows off its touchscreen and QWERTY combo in leaked images

“BlackBerry Magnum” was a codename that made its way around the rumor mill quite a bit a few years ago. The device was described as being a combination of a Bold 9000 and Storm, sporting a Bold-like...

Motorola Droid RAZR HD update soak test coming, may be KitKat

Apparently the Droid Ultra and Droid Maxx aren’t the only Motorola devices that are about to undergo an update soak test. Motorola is now inviting Droid RAZR HD owners to take part in a preview of...

LG Volt for Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile leaks, includes Sprint Spark connectivity

The G3 has been dominating the LG rumor mill as of late, but today we’re getting an early peek at a different upcoming handset from the Life’s Good crew. A new device referred to as the “LG Volt”...

Boost Mobile intros Monthly Unlimited Select plans, says Galaxy S5 due on May 19

There’s some big news out of Boost Mobile today, as the prepaid operator has taken the wraps off of three new Monthly Unlimited Select plans. All three of Boost’s new Monthly Unlimited Select plans...

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