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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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iOS 8.1 beta hints that super high-res iPad models may be in the works

Apple is widely expected to unveil new iPad models and Retina iMac units at its event next week. Little is known about what features the new iPads might include, but a new leak has shown that, like...

iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus launching at Boost Mobile on October 17

The iPhone started life as an AT&T exclusive in 2007, but since then it’s steadily made its way onto more and more carriers. Recent years have even seen iPhone models launch on prepaid US...

Google Play Store update rolling out with more Material Design, including new icon

Google has steadily been updating its core Android apps with Material Design looks ahead of its Android L rollout, and tonight that push continued with the Play Store. The Google Play Store app is...

Motorola Nexus 6 expected to be announced by Google this month

All of the Motorola Nexus 6 leaks and rumors that we’ve seen to date make it difficult to doubt the device’s existence, but just in case you need more evidence that another new Nexus smartphone is...

Motorola DROID Turbo may pack a MAXX-sized battery

Yesterday the Motorola DROID Turbo’s official user guide leaked, giving us a peek at the phone itself and revealing several of its spec details in the process. One important feature was missing from...

Swarm for iOS update brings check-in widget to Notification Center

Ever since iOS 8 launched to the public, iOS users have been waiting for major updates to their apps to bring goodies like iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus support and Notification Center widgets. Today...

Sony Xperia Z3v launching at Verizon Wireless later this month

Today Sony held a shindig in New York City, and as expected, the company announced its US launch plans for the Xperia Z3. The Sony Xperia Z3 will be available from Verizon Wireless as the “Sony...

Sprint confirms WiMax 4G network shutdown date

It looks like we will indeed have to pour one out for Sprint’s WiMax network next year, as the big yellow carrier has confirmed its plans to shut down the service in 2015. Sprint spokesperson...

HTC One (M8 Eye) discovered on HTC China's official online shop

Yesterday saw the debut of HTC’s Eye Experience and the Desire Eye, two parts of HTC’s new “Eye” camera offerings. Now HTC’s Chinese branch appears to have revealed a third Eye product. The HTC One...

HTC Eye Experience camera features to roll out to some existing devices

HTC made quite a few announcements today, including its new Desire Eye smartphone and RE camera action cam. Current HTC users aren’t being left out of the fun, though, as HTC had some good news for...

Motorola DROID Turbo image, spec details revealed in user guide leak

Over the past month or so, we’ve heard rumblings that Motorola and Verizon may be working together on a new DROID family member known as the “DROID Turbo.” Neither Motorola nor Verizon have...

HTC RE camera is ready to chronicle your adventures with waterproof body, 16-megapixel camera

After leaking out earlier this month, the HTC RE camera is now officially official. The HTC RE camera is a periscope-shaped device that includes a 16-megapixel camera with a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor...

HTC Desire Eye official, boasts a pair of 13-megapixel cameras

Today was HTC’s big day in New York City, and as expected, the Taiwanese firm took the wraps off of two new products that have a heavy focus on their cameras. First up is the new smartphone, the HTC...

Google may soon offer parts of Android apps for free trial

It used to be that iOS was considered to be by far the most dominant mobile platform when it comes to app selection and quality. Android has caught up in recent years, but reports have suggested...

Apple sends out invitations for October 16 iPad event, says 'it's been way too long'

Looks like our October just got a bit busier! Apple is now sending out invitations to an event that’ll take place on Thursday, October 16. The invitation includes part of a colorful Apple logo along...

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