This week in Android: Google Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 announcement and giveaway!

What’s new at Google? The Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G are official, and the differences between them are a little surprising.

The Google Launch Night In event was a brief announcement video where folks from Google introduced the new phones, a new smart speaker, and a new Chromecast with a remote!

• Google unveils the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G
• Google Pixel 5 buyer’s guide: Everything you need to know
• Google Pixel 4a 5G buyer’s guide: Know before you buy
• Google Pixel 5 vs Pixel 4a 5G vs Pixel 4a: Which should you buy?
• Chromecast with Google TV: Everything you need to know about the new streamer
• Chromecast with Google TV impressions: The best streaming device?
• Google Nest Audio: Everything you need to know about the smart speaker

In related Google news, don’t miss:

• Download the new Google Pixel 5 wallpapers
• Google Photos’ new Android editor uses AI to improve images
• Here’s how Google put wireless charging in the aluminium Pixel 5

Stay tuned for our official hands-on impressions and full reviews of these new devices, coming soon!

Here are the top Android stories of the week

• Titanium update — Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 buyer’s guide: Everything you need to know
• HBO Max — The master list of movies and TV shows right now
• It’s a camera? — Sony Xperia 5 II: Everything you need to know about this compact powerhouse
• 1… — OnePlus 8T: All the rumors and everything we know so far
• 2… — It’s official: We’re not getting a OnePlus 8T Pro
• 3… — OnePlus could launch five more devices alongside OnePlus 8T
• 4… — OnePlus Watch: All the rumors and what we want to see
• Shhhh — WhatsApp finally lets you mute a contact or group forever
• Buy all the things — Amazon Prime Day 2020 officially starts on October 13, early deals announced
• A tablet? — Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 is a rugged slate with a nifty power trick
• New apps in our Android Apps Weekly — Genshin Impact, Arcane Showdown, and more

From around the network

• Best drones under $800 – from Drone Rush
• How to fix problems with AirPods – from SoundGuys
• Best wireless earbuds – from SoundGuys

Deals of the week:

• Our pick for device deal of the week: $61 off Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, and other headphone deals
• Our AA TechDeals deal of the week: $30 Skullcandy JIB True Wireless Earbuds

Google Pixel 5, Fitbit Sense, and PowerBeats Pro international giveaway

This month, we’re giving away three prize packs! Enter the October giveaway for your chance to win!

First prize: Google Pixel 5, $50 Amazon eGift card, and an AA hoodie

Second prize: Fitbit Sense, and an AA hoodie

Third prize: Beats Powerbeats Pro, and an AA t-shirt

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That’s it, folks! We’ll have another giveaway and more top Android stories for you next week. To stay up to date on all things Android Authority in the meantime, be sure to subscribe to our newsletters at the link below.