The Vergecast

Samsung Unpacked, Google Pixel 4a review, and Apple's new 27-inch iMac

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Nilay, Dieter, Becca, Chris, and Dan discuss the products announced at Samsung's virtual event this week, as well as the Google Pixel 4a review, a new 27-inch iMac, and Greg Joswiak replacing Phil Schiller as head of Apple marketing.

Stories discussed this week:

  • Apple and Google’s COVID-19 tracking system will make its full US debut in new Virginia app
  • We can’t skip steps on the road to a COVID-19 vaccine
  • Twitter blocked Trump campaign account from tweeting over COVID-19 misinformation
  • Facebook removes Trump post for falsely claiming children are ‘almost immune’ to COVID-19
  • One tweet tried to identify a cop — then five people were charged with felony harassment
  • President Trump withdraws FCC renomination after 5G controversy
  • Donald Trump trying to control the FCC is a ‘disaster,’ says Sen. Ron Wyden
  • President Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US today
  • How the Trump administration could ‘ban’ TikTok
  • Apple is not interested in buying TikTok
  • Instagram launches Reels, its attempt to keep you off TikTok
  • Google announced Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 4a all at once
  • Pixel 4a review
  • Galaxy Note 20 first look 
  • The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is Samsung’s big promise that it can fix its foldable future
  • Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review
  • The best part of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus is its screen
  • Sony WH-1000XM4 review
  • Greg Joswiak replaces Phil Schiller as head of Apple marketing
  • The new 27-inch iMac’s webcam isn’t just better; it’s smarter
  • Scientists rename human genes to stop Microsoft Excel from misreading them as dates

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