This week in Android: Pixel 4a review and evening, launch of Galaxy Note 20


Google Pixel 4a and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra cameras

The Google Pixel 4a and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra were launched this week.

Since we’ve already sent you newsletters for each of these phone launches, we’ll keep it short here today. The Google Pixel 4a is a superb mid-range phone for the price, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra continue a trend to offer the best of the best in the Android market.

Google Pixel 4a – $ 349

  • Review of Google Pixel 4a
  • Google Pixel 4a announcement
  • Pixel 4a vs Pixel 4, what should you buy?
  • The Pixel 4a is the phone that Google needs to make
  • The best alternatives to Google Pixel 4a

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – $ 999 to $ 1,449

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra hands-on review
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra announcement
  • Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra specs
  • Galaxy Note 20 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 series
  • Galaxy Note 20 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series

Here are the top 10 Android stories of the week

  • A big maybe – Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus one year later: Is it still worth buying?
  • Where and when – Google Pixel 4a Buying Guide
  • Your vote counts – Google Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE camera shootout
  • Ready to switch? – The PS5 and Xbox Series X make the Nintendo Switch look better than ever
  • Nice watch – Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is here: Manual and Buyer’s Guide
  • History lesson – How the prices of Samsung Galaxy Note phones have changed over the years
  • Year-over-year – Google Pixel 4a vs Pixel 3a: Need to upgrade?
  • Security and policy – Blue Mail has been disabled from the Play Store (Update: It’s back, plus Google statement)
  • Android vs iOS, again – Google Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE: Which is Better?
  • Serious problems – Huawei confirms Mate 40 on the way, will be latest Kirin chipset smartphone
  • New apps in our Android Apps Weekly – Prohibit TikTok and WeChat, Dino Fun, and more

From the network

  • How much do drones cost? – of Drone Rush
  • Best smartphones for audio – of SoundGuys
  • Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review – of SoundGuys

Deals of the week:

  • Our pick for device deal of the week: $ 2,700 off 75-inch Samsung TV
  • Our AA TechDeals deal of the week: Bundle for $ 1 for Android development

Google Pixel 4a International Gift

Google Pixel 4a screen in hand 4

Credit: David Imel / Android Authority

This week we are releasing a brand new Google Pixel 4a smartphone. Proof that Google can listen to user feedback. Enter this Sunday evening for your chance to win!

Enter the gift here

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