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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IFTTT Android app launching in Google Play today [UPDATED]

Love automation? If you’re nodding your head and you’ve got an Android phone in your pocket, then today is a good day for you. That’s because IFTTT, also known as If This Then That, is launching an...

Huawei Ascend P7 specs leak tips 5-inch 1080p display, sub-7mm body

Many smartphone manufacturers now have their flagship hardware on an annual refresh cycle. Huawei is no different, which is why it should come as no surprise that it’s got a follow-up to 2013’s...

Samsung Galaxy S5 Crystal Collection teased in brief video

The Galaxy S 4 spawned quite a few variants during its time as Samsung’s flagship smartphone, including the Galaxy S4 zoom and Galaxy S 4 Black Edition. It looks like the Galaxy S5 will be no...

Verizon adds 539,000 postpaid connections, activates 7.6 million smartphones in Q1 2014

AT&T was the first major U.S. carrier to share its Q1 2014 earnings earlier this week, and now it’s Verizon’s turn to let us know how the start of its 2014 went. Verizon today announced its...

Glamour Red HTC One (M8), Kyocera Brigadier for Verizon revealed in leaked images

Tough crowd... pic.twitter.com/V9b58OH83W — @evleaks (@evleaks) April 23, 2014 Remember earlier this month when a rumor claimed that a “Glamour Red” version of the HTC One (M8) will be released on...

Apple Q2 FY14 results include sales of 43.7 million iPhones, 16.35 million iPads

We’re now knee deep in earnings season, and the latest company to release their results is Apple. The Cupertino firm today reported that during the second quarter of its fiscal 2014, it sold 43.72...

Sprint Galaxy S5 maintenance update rolling out starting today

Have you treated yourself to a Sprint Galaxy S5 since its launch earlier this month? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that your device will be treated to its first software update starting today,...

AT&T 4G LTE service making its way into several new markets today

Heads up, AT&T customers, because your carrier announced today that it’s trying to help you over the mid-week hump with some piping hot 4G LTE coverage. AT&T today announced that it’s rolled...

Samsung apps get little use from consumers, study shows

Samsung is known for loading its phones up with custom apps like S Health, S Note, S Voice, ChatON and more. But do Galaxy owners actually use these apps? That’s what research firm Strategy...

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 family going up for pre-order in the U.S. tomorrow, launching May 1 [UPDATED]

Samsung introduced us to its Galaxy Tab 4 family earlier this month, debuting new 7, 8 and 10.1-inch tablets. Now Samsung has revealed exactly when U.S. consumers will be able to buy its newest...

Samsung Galaxy K cameraphone shows off its optical zoom in new photo leak

Earlier this month, we got our first peek at the Samsung Galaxy K, also known as the Galaxy S5 zoom. And while we’re never ones to turn down an early look at an unannounced smartphone, the image...

OnePlus One officially revealed, pricing starts at $299

Well, it’s finally here, folks. After months of teasers and a slow trickle of information, the OnePlus One has been officially introduced to the world. As a quick refresher, here are the specs that...

AT&T Q1 2014 results include more than 1 million new subs, nearly 6 million smartphones sold

AT&T today announced its earnings for the first quarter of 2014, and overall it looks like the big blue carrier had itself a pretty nice start to the year. AT&T says that it added 1.062...

LG Optimus L90 debuts for T-Mobile, LG Optimus L70 headed to MetroPCS

Looks like the rumors were true. T-Mobile announced today that it will launch the LG Optimus L90 on April 30, complete with a price tag of $0 down and 24 monthly payments of $9.50 each. That works...

Republic Wireless: Moto X update to Android 4.4.2 now going out in batches

Earlier this month, the Republic Wireless version of the Moto X was added to Moto Maker, giving Republic customers the chance to create a Moto X of their very own. Now those Moto X folk are getting...

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