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

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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