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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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Google adds several new games to smart displays

Google recently began rolling out Zoom support for its Nest Hub Max, and now it's following that with something a little more fun. Several new games are now available on Google Assistant smart...
iOS 14

Apple says iOS 14 now running on 81% of recent iPhone models

Apple started the year giving us an update on iOS 13 adoption, and now it's wrapping up 2020 with some info on iOS 14 usage. Apple says that as of December 15, 2020, 81% of all iPhone models...
Android logo

Google and Qualcomm collaboration aims to get you four years of Android updates

The topic of Android OS updates is always a hot one, and today Google and Qualcomm announced that they're working together to provide more Android updates for consumers. Google and Qualcomm say that...
iPhone

iOS 14.4 testing begins with release of the first beta update

Now that iOS 14.3 has officially made its way to the public, Apple has begun beta testing of its next major iPhone update. iOS 14.4 beta 1 is now available to registered developers (via MacRumors)....
Samsung

Google RCS chat features begin appearing in Samsung Messages app

Samsung teased earlier this year that it was working to bring Google's RCS messaging into the Samsung Messages app, and now it looks like that feature has started rolling out. Some Samsung Galaxy...
Google Stadia

Google Stadia is now available on iPhone and iPad

More than a year after Google Stadia launched, the game streaming service is finally playable on iPhone and iPad. You can now play Google Stadia on iOS. iPhone and iPad owners will play Stadia using...
Chromecast

Apple TV app launching on Chromecast with Google TV in early 2021

Typically when we think of Apple and Google, we think of them as rivals in the mobile space. But today it was revealed that the two companies are coming together to bring more content to your TV....
Galaxy Note

Samsung Galaxy Note is reportedly not discontinued, with new model coming in 2021

Recent reports suggested that Samsung is discontinuing the Galaxy Note series, but now we're hearing that the Note lineup may not be dead after all. An unnamed Samsung official has reportedly denied...
Amazon Luna

Amazon Luna arrives on Android as it adds support for several phones

A couple months since Amazon Luna first opened in early access to PC, Mac, and iPhone users, the gaming service is finally expanding to Android. Amazon Luna now works on select Android phones. To...
Gmail

Gmail having problems, Google says a 'significant' number of users are affected

Just one day after suffering a massive outage, Gmail is suffering from another issue. Google says that it's aware of a problem with Gmail that's affecting a "significant subset of users." While these...
Nokia

Nokia phones now available direct from HMD Global in the U.S.

HMD Global is making a big push for its Nokia phones in the U.S. One month after teaming up with Verizon to release the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, HMD Global has launched an online store where consumers can...
Periscope icon

Periscope apps are being shut down by Twitter

Five years ago, Periscope burst onto the scene as a live streaming app that would help you broadcast video to your Twitter followers. The app was purchased by Twitter shortly after its launch, but...
Samsung Galaxy S21 logo

Samsung Galaxy S21 leaks continue with official press image

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is hitting all of the leaky checkboxes in the lead up to its announcement next month. We've seen unofficial renders based on CAD drawings, we've seen hands-on photos and video...
Among Us

Among Us for Nintendo Switch is now available

Among Us has become one of the surprise gaming hits of 2020, and now it's making its way to consoles for the first time. You can now get Among Us on the Nintendo Switch. Pricing is set at $5.00 and...
Google Photos

Google Photos adding Cinematic feature to give 2D images a 3D look

Google Photos is adding a new Cinematic effect that'll give your 2D photos a 3D look. Google explains that it's using machine learning to predict the depth of an image and create a 3D representation...

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