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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Google beefs up Search on Android with hotel and restaurant filters

At the tail end of February, Google announced that it was improving its mobile search by displaying restaurant menus when a user searched for them. Now Google is improving is search for foodies even...

Two HTC executives leaving the company

The past month or so has been pretty big for HTC thanks to the launch of its new flagship smartphone, the One (M8). Today there’s some less-than-exciting news for Peter Chou and Co., though, as it’s...

T-Mobile to shut down MetroPCS network in Las Vegas, New England [UPDATED]

In the past, we’ve seen T-Mobile spread the reach of its MetroPCS prepaid brand to several new markets, including Cincinnati and Portland. Today we’ve learned that the opposite will soon happen in a...

Samsung and Verizon confirm Galaxy S5 'Warning: Camera Failed' bug

Earlier this week, we got wind that some owners of the Verizon Galaxy S5 were experiencing camera issues with their shiny new smartphone. The devices were said to be presenting a “Warning: Camera...

Verizon Galaxy S 4 now being treated to Android 4.4.2 KitKat update [UPDATED]

Verizon Galaxy S 4 owners, it looks like you’re getting a pretty nice treat to help end your work week. Several owners of Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S 4 are now reporting that the device’s Android 4.4...

OnePlus One Phone Smash program now accepting applications

When OnePlus officially revealed its One smartphone earlier this week, it teased that interested consumers would be able to apply to smash their existing device in exchange for 1 of the first 100...

Oppo 'Smart Lens' attachment leaks out in photos with 10x optical zoom

When Oppo took the wraps off of its new Find 7 flagship earlier this year, one of the features that it highlighted was the device’s ability to burst capture 10 photos and combine the best 4 shots...

Amazon smartphone rumored to feature special 'Prime Data' plan

Details of Amazon’s oft-rumored smartphone have been trickling out of the rumor mill in recent weeks, including information on its tilt-heavy user interface and images of the device itself. Today...

Microsoft officially completes acquisition of Nokia Devices and Services division [UPDATED]

And just like that, two major mobile companies are now one. Microsoft and Nokia have announced that Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s Devices & Services division is now complete. Microsoft will...

Google LEGO mobile search redesign undergoing testing

Typically when we highlight Google updates, we’re talking about a refresh of one of its apps for Android, iOS or some other platform. Today’s a little different, though, as Google is testing a...

T-Mobile's purchase of 700MHz spectrum from Verizon gains FCC approval

Looks like T-Mobile is going to be treating itself to some new 700MHz spectrum. The FCC has officially approved T-Mobile’s purchase of 700MHz A-Block spectrum licenses from Verizon. The deal will...

Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 debuts with 4.66-inch display, built-in projector

Remember the Samsung Galaxy Beam? Introduced way back in February 2012, this device had a fairly mid-range spec list but managed to gain some attention because of its built-in 15 lumens projector,...

HTC DROID DNA Android 4.4.2 update rolling out, changelog posted

Today’s the day, HTC DROID DNA owners. Following HTC’s announcement earlier this week that the DROID DNA’s update to Android 4.4.2 and Sense 5.5 would begin rolling out on April 24, some DNA owners...

Vic Gundotra, head of Google+, exiting the company

A little over a year after Andy Rubin was replaced as the head of Android at Google, it looks like the big G is undergoing another major executive shake-up. According to Re/code, Vic Gundotra is...

Google Glass available to all once again [UPDATED]

Miss out on that one-day Google Glass sale earlier this month? Well today’s your lucky day, friend, because Google’s headwear is once again available for anyone to purchase. The Google Glass store...

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