This week in Android: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE announcement and giveaway

In a few short days from now, we’ll know all about the new Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. With the launch coming up so soon, it’s little surprise that leaks have been hitting the news desk revealing colors, specs, pricing and more. I bet you’ll be pleased to finally read about the official devices next week, but for now, here are those new rumors and speculations:

• Google Pixel 5 specs leak reveals a ‘premium’ mid-range phone
• Google Pixel 5, 4a 5G listings hint at storage and color choices
• Here’s how much the Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5 may cost in Europe
• Google Pixel 5 leaks in a minty fresh green
• Google’s Pixel 4a 5G specs may be nearly as powerful as the Pixel 5
• Google Pixel 4a 5G everything we know so far
• Google Pixel 5 everything we know so far

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) went live this past week. We covered a bunch of leaks, rumors and speculation last week, so we’ll keep it simple this week: We haven’t done our full review yet, but our impressions after going hands-on for a few days are pretty good.

• Samsung Galaxy S20 FE hands-on overview
• Samsung Galaxy S20 FE launched – here’s all the details
• Launch special – Save $100 off the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Here are the top Android stories of the week

• Update now! — Latest Galaxy S20 series update brings camera improvements, Sep. security patch
• Watch this — Samsung’s free TV app comes to Galaxy phones
• I like it — This might be our first look at the cancelled Xperia Play 2
• A fresh start? — OnePlus Nord phones are factory resetting in owners’ pockets
• At last — The Nokia 8.3 5G is finally here: All the info you need!
• Will it help? — HUAWEI is open to using Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets in its phones
• Cool!!! — HUAWEI wants to charge your phone with lasers: Here’s when we could see it
• Communicate freely — US bans on TikTok, WeChat temporarily halted
• Keep mi in the loop — Xiaomi Mi 10T series confirmed to launch next week
• Don’t fallout of your chair — Microsoft buys Bethesda in $7.5 billion deal
• Cute Echo — Amazon hardware event 2020: Everything the company announced today
• New apps in our Android Apps Weekly — Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, Battle Tank2, and more

From around the network

• AR vs VR headsets – what’s the difference? – from Drone Rush
• How to choose a DAW – from SoundGuys
• Don’t pre-order headphones – from SoundGuys

Deals of the week:

• Our pick for device deal of the week: $150 off Garmin Forerunner 645, and other smartwatch deals
• Our AA TechDeals deal of the week: $39 Business Analyst Pro bundle

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE international giveaway

This week, we’re giving away a brand new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE smartphone. The ‘budget’ flagship. Enter this week’s Sunday giveaway for your chance to win!

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