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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Android 11

Android 11 Developer Preview 3 now available for Google Pixel phones

Google today unleashed the third update to its Android 11 Developer Preview ahead of the public release later this year. Android 11 Developer Preview 3 is now available for the Pixel 2, Pixel 3,...
Google

Google will now tell you when there aren't any great results for your search

Everyone knows that Google Search is a great tool to find a piece of information you're looking for. But sometimes it can be tough to know what to type into the search box, and one thing that you...
Quibi

Quibi confirms TV casting feature will begin rolling out in May

Quibi users will be able to watch the service's content on their TVs as soon as next month. Quibi founder Jeffrey Katzenberg has revealed to Reuters that some Quibi users will get the ability to beam...
Xbox

Red Dead Redemption 2 joining Xbox Game Pass next month

Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the biggest games of this console generation, and soon Xbox Game Pass members will be able to play it for no extra charge. Microsoft confirmed today that Red Dead...
Google Duo

Google Duo getting new codec to to improve video call quality and reliability

After bumping up Google Duo's group video calling limit to 12 members last month, Google is once again improving its video calling app. Google Duo is rolling out a new video codec technology this...
YouTube

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip gets special YouTube feature

One of the perks of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is that it can be folded about halfway and some apps will get a special layout called Flex Mode. For example, the Camera viewfinder will use the upper...
Android

Android TV adding new rows to help you stay informed and entertained

With many people quarantining at home during the coronavirus pandemic, they may be looking for more ways to stay entertained and informed than before. Google today announced a few improvements to...
Verizon

Verizon customers getting another 15GB of extra data for free

Last month Verizon announced it was handing out 15GB of extra data to its customers to help them stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic. Now it's giving out more data. Verizon will give 15GB...
Motorola Edge cameras

Motorola Edge aims to be a more affordable 5G Android phone

Alongside the new Edge+ flagship, Motorola today introduced a non-Plus version of the Edge that's meant to be a more affordable option. The Motorola Edge features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display and...
Motorola Edge+

Motorola Edge+ official with 108MP camera and 5000mAh battery

Motorola has a brand new flagship Android phone, and it's launching soon. The Motorola Edge+ is official and it's packing a 6.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, in-display...
5G

AT&T 5G network now live in 90 more markets

AT&T's 5G coverage is growing again today, expanding to 90 new markets across the US. Included in this rollout are major cities like Chicago, New Orleans, Sacramento, Seattle, and Tampa. With...
Polar Grit X

Polar Grit X is a new outdoor fitness watch with 40 hours of battery life

There are lots of smartwatches out there with a fitness focus, but if you're looking for a serious outdoor fitness companion, the new watch from Polar could be a good fit for your wrist. The Polar...
IFA logo

IFA 2020 will feature an 'innovative new concept' due to coronavirus

The coronavirus has had an effect on several major mobile events that we normally see in the first half of the year, and now it looks like it's starting to affect events that typically come in the...

New 'Hey Google' sensitivity setting rolling out to Google Assistant devices

A new Google Home setting is rolling out that'll give you more control over how you activate the Google Assistant on your device. A new "Hey Google" sensitivity setting is being added to Google's...

Fortnite for Android now available in the Google Play Store

Ever since Fortnite for Android launched in 2018, you've had to go outside the Play Store to get it on your phone. That's changing today. Fortnite is now available for download through Google's Play...

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