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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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New comScore stats show Apple passing LG to become number two phone maker, Android still top platform

It's been a few months since we last checked in on research firm comScore's market share stats for the U.S., so that's precisely what we'll do on this fine Friday evening. ComScore has released its...

HTC says Windows Phone 8S is "not currently planned for distribution" in U.S.

HTC gathered the press for an event in a busy September to introduce its new Windows Phone products, the Windows Phone 8X and Windows Phone 8S. However, even though both devices were unveiled...

Verizon HTC Windows Phone 8X comes unlocked for use on GSM networks

Shortly after the iPhone 5 began landing in the hands of consumers in September, it was discovered that Verizon's model came unlocked out of the box and ready for use on GSM networks. More recently...

AT&T: HTC One VX expected to be "fully stocked" by December 7

AT&T announced earlier this month that both the HTC One X+ and One VX would be available starting November 16. However, while the One X+ is indeed available for purchase online, the folks at...

T-Mobile leak shows iPhone 5 accessories headed to carrier stores

T-Mobile may not officially offer the iPhone 5, but that apparently isn't stopping it from stocking accessories for Apple's new smartphone. According to a document leaked to TmoNews, some iPhone 5...

Motorola DROID RAZR HD, RAZR MAXX HD Jelly Bean update rolling out next week

Motorola promised that the DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD would be updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean before the calendar flips over to 2013, and it looks like the company will be making good...

Apple said to test carrier 4G LTE networks before approving iPhone 5 for use on them

Before a new handset is released to the public, a carrier usually takes the device and tests it out with their network to ensure that the phone and the service work together correctly and that there...

Samsung Galaxy Camera stops by the FCC with Verizon-friendly LTE

Samsung's Galaxy Camera is currently only available on one carrier here in the U.S., but an FCC filing has revealed that it may be headed to a second, complete with a bump up to 4G LTE connectivity...

Unlocked iPhone 5 now available for purchase from Apple's online store

As was rumored earlier today, Apple has begun selling unlocked versions of the iPhone 5 on its website. The unlocked iPhone 5 models are GSM and are offered in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants for $649...

Test shows Voice over LTE calls consuming much more battery power than CDMA calls

MetroPCS earlier this year launched its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) service and first VoLTE-capable smartphone, and while Metro is the only U.S. carrier currently offering VoLTE service, both AT&T...

Unlocked iPhone 5 models rumored to be going on sale as early as tonight

It's now been around two and a half months since the iPhone 5 was first introduced, and Apple has yet to reveal when it will begin offering unlocked versions of its new handset to customers. Anyone...

iTunes 11 and its refreshed design now available for download

Following an announcement at the iPhone 5 event in September and then a delay last month, iTunes 11 has finally been released today by Apple. This latest version of iTunes includes a refreshed...

Surface with Windows 8 Pro due in January 2013, pricing starts at $899 for 64GB model [UPDATED]

Microsoft today announced the pricing information for its Surface with Windows 8 Pro tablet as well as some availability information. The Surface for Windows 8 Pro will be available for purchase in...

C Spire Wireless SHARED Data plans to be available starting December 3

Both AT&T and Verizon have begun offering shared data plans so far this year, and it looks like one more carrier will be introducing shareable buckets of bytes before the end of 2012. C Spire...

RIM outs rebranding of BlackBerry App World to BlackBerry World, teases QWERTY-equipped Dev Alpha C

RIM is busy holding its two-day BlackBerry Jam Asia event in Bangkok, Thailand, and while only day one is done so far, the the company has already made some noteworthy announcements. First up, RIM...

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