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 Nexus 6 expected to be supported on Ting by end of November

When Google introduced the Motorola Nexus 6 earlier this month, the company confirmed that its new smartphone would be sold by AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular and Verizon. Now it looks like...

BBM to gain a pair of new privacy-focused features

Love BlackBerry Messenger? If so, you’ll want to take a seat, because the folks at BlackBerry just announced some new BBM features that you’ll want to be aware of. The next BBM release will include...

Google Now given Material Design makeover in new Android 5.0 Lollipop preview

It looks like that Flappy Bird-esque Easter egg isn’t the only goodie that’s been discovered in the latest preview build of Android 5.0 Lollipop. An updated version of the Google Search app —...

Snapchat confirms ads coming to US users 'this weekend'

It’s official, Snapchatters: advertisements are coming your way. Snapchat just announced that this weekend, it’s going to put an ad in the “Recent Updates” section of Snapchat. The ad will be used...

HTC Nexus 9 Keyboard Folio, Cover priced and detailed by Google

The HTC Nexus 9 is now available for preorder from the Google Play store, and with it came a couple of accessories that are worth taking note of. The Nexus 9 Keyboard Folio is exactly what it sounds...

HTC Nexus 9, Nexus Player preorders now live in Google Play store

iOS fans aren’t the only ones with shiny new hardware to preorder today, because now Google has begun accepting preorders for two of its new Nexus devices. The HTC Nexus 9 in now available for...

Verizon Moto X (2014) price reduced to $49.99 on-contract for a limited time

Not quite feeling the Motorola Nexus 6 and its big ol’ 5.92-inch display? If that’s you and you’re on Verizon Wireless, you can now get a similar, smaller device for half off. From today through...

Android 5.0 Lollipop now includes Flappy Bird-style Easter egg

With each new major release of Android, Google has included an Easter egg that’s accessed by repeatedly tapping on the “Android version” section of your “About phone” settings. Today Google released...

Android 5.0 Lollipop SDK, updated Android L Developer Preview images now available

Good news, Android developers and tinkerers! Google has officially posted the Android 5.0 Lollipop SDK and updated Android L Developer Preview images. First up, the Android 5.0 Lollipop SDK includes...

iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 now available for preorder from Apple

Following their debut on stage in Cupertino yesterday, Apple’s new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 are now available for preorder. Pricing for the Wi-Fi-only iPad Air 2 is set at $499, $599 and $699 for...

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 getting performance-improving update

Today’s the day that the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 officially launches in the US. And while many T-Mobile customers got their preorder units early, they still get to participate in the launch day fun...

HTC Nexus 9 preorders now live at Amazon

When the HTC Nexus 9 was first announced, Google said that its new slate would go up for preorder on October 17. However, if you don’t feel like waiting until tomorrow to reserve a Nexus 9 of your...

Nokia Lumia 735 tipped for Verizon Wireless launch, but it may not happen until 2015

Good news, Windows Phone fans on Verizon: a new Nokia Lumia phone may be headed your way! Bad news, Windows Phone fans on Verizon: that new phone may not launch until 2015! According to the folks at...

Sony: Android 5.0 Lollipop will be pushed to 'entire premium Z series'

Following Google’s official announcement of Android 5.0 yesterday, Motorola confirmed that it would be updating many of its smartphones to Lollipop. Now Sony has done the same. Sony has revealed...

iPad Air 2 includes 'Apple SIM' that lets you switch carriers without swapping SIMs

Apple touted a number of new features that are included with the iPad Air 2 today, including Touch ID and the new A8X processor. Now that the iPad Air 2 is on Apple’s website, it appears that the...

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