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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HTC Nexus 9 teased by company exec as 'commitment' to return to tablet game

Today is the day that we expect to see HTC announce its new RECamera and Desire Eye devices. And while it’s unlikely that we’ll see the oft-rumored Nexus 9 today as well, that doesn’t mean that...

iPad Air 2 reportedly shown off in new images with thinner body

Apple is expected to officially show off its new iPad models later this month, but as is usually the case in the world of mobile, the hardware has allegedly leaked ahead of its announcement. Photos...

T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z3 revealed in official image, shows minimal branding

When Sony announced the Xperia Z3 in early September, T-Mobile confirmed that it would sell the device sometime “this fall.” That’s the last we heard of the device, but today we’re getting a bit...

Moto E launching at Republic Wireless on October 15, but some consumers will get early access

After teasing last month that it would launch the Moto E in October for just $99, the folks at Republic Wireless have finally revealed exactly when you’ll be able to pick up Motorola’s affordable...

Facebook said to be prepping anonymous chat app

Facebook has released a number of mobile apps to date, including its main Facebook app, Messenger, Paper and Slingshot. Now it appears that another FB app may be in the works, but this one’s a bit...

Google News & Weather arrives on iOS as universal app

Shortly after updating its Google News & Weather app for Android with a Material Design look, Google has made the app available on iOS. Google News & Weather is now available for download...

HTC delays wearable, says no device has 'gotten it right' yet

The smartwatch market has been booming lately, with everyone from Apple to Samsung to LG to Motorola getting in on the action. One manufacturer that’s been absent to date is HTC, and while the...

iOS 8.1 beta 2 update served up by Apple

Apple today released a second beta version of its forthcoming iOS 8.1 beta to registered developers. The update is build 12B407, up from the first beta that feature the build number 12B401 and was...

Sprint lowers Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on-contract price

Interested in the Sprint version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4? If so, I’ve got some good news for you. Sprint has lowered the two-year contract price of the Galaxy Note 4 to $299.99. The big yellow...

Mystery Motorola phone spied hanging out in FCC database

Ready for a Tuesday mystery, mobile fans? Get on your deerstalker and grab your pipe, because that’s exactly what I’ve got for you today. Engadget has discovered a new FCC listing for a Motorola...

HTC Desire 612 launching at Verizon this week with BoomSound speakers, free on-contract pricing

Well, that didn’t take long. Just days after we spied the HTC Desire 612 on Verizon’s equipment guide support site, the big red carrier has made the 612 officially official. Verizon just announced...

OnePlus One receiving big update with better touchscreen responsiveness, RAW photo support and more

Heads up, OnePlus One owners, because a new update is heading your way that’s bringing with it some significant improvements. OnePlus announced today that the CM 11S (38R) update is now slowly...

ZTE Grand X Max launching at Cricket with a 6-inch display, $199.99 price tag

Less than a month after launching the ZTE ZMAX on T-Mobile, the folks at ZTE have another phablet coming to a different US operator. The ZTE Grand X Max will arrive at Cricket stores and on Cricket’...

Samsung issues Q3 2014 earnings guidance, suggests sizable drop in profits

Samsung today announced its earnings guide for the third quarter of 2014, and unfortunately for Sammy, things aren’t going quite as well as they were at this time last year. Samsung says that it...

Gold BlackBerry Passport shows itself off to the camera

Gold smartphones are all the rage now, with everyone from Apple to Samsung to HTC to LG getting in on the golden mobile action. The next company to have a gold smartphone in its roster is BlackBerry...

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