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This week in Android: Shelter in place with new movies

This week in Android: I/O totally cancelled, watch new movies now, essential services, and phones.
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March 22, 2020
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Google I/O 2020 is cancelled! We know, we said this a couple weeks ago, however, at that time, Google was still going to host I/O virtually. Due to “shelter in place” advisories, things have been entirely cancelled. Stay tuned to the site, we’ll bring you all the announcements that Google will likely still trickle out over the coming months, including more Android 11 builds, and hopefully a line of new Pixel smartphones.

Speaking of Pixel phones, how about these leaks and rumors for the Google Pixel 5? You like that?

We’re all confined to our own homes these days, but that doesn’t mean we have to be lonely, or bored. If TV shows and movies are your desire, we’ve got a list of the best ways to watch Netflix with friends. Speaking of the COVID-19 lock-down, some of the studios are skipping the theater, releasing new movies direct to home. Here are 10 movies released early for streaming, so you can stay home.

Here are the top 10 Android stories of the week

  • Stop Samsung! – There’s now a petition to stop Samsung from using Exynos processors.
  • Are you essential? – AT&T memo explains stores staying open during pandemic (Update: AT&T statement)
  • It’s a challenge – Here’s why we aren’t seeing many phones with pop-up selfie cameras in 2020
  • Weighing me down – My biggest problem with the Galaxy S20 Ultra isn’t the price, it’s the weight
  • Almost game time – Sony PlayStation 5: Everything we know so far (Update)
  • New phones – Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 5.3, and more revealed (Update: No Android One)
  • Huge sensors – Quick camera shootout: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs OPPO Find X2 Pro
  • Essentially… – These would’ve been Essential’s next phones if Andy Rubin didn’t screw things up
  • Communication is key – 10 best video chat apps for Android!
  • Apps and more apps in our Android Apps Weekly – Dr. Seuss, dragons, racing and more apps hit the market this week.

From around the network:

Deals of the week:

OPPO Find X2 Pro giveaway – We’ve got two of ’em

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This week, we’re giving away two brand new OPPO Find X2 Pro smartphones. Enter this week’s Sunday giveaway for your chance to win!

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