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IFA 2020 is a wrap.

In our new reality, major events like CES will be virtual, no more hordes of people flocking to Las Vegas in January to see all the latest tech. The same goes for this past week, we ‘attended’ IFA 2020 (in Berlin) from the comfort of our desks at home. There’s more to it than that, obviously, but you’re here to read about the tech, not the struggles of tech journalism.

To wrap up the show, we’ve awarded our top picks in 30 categories. We start off with the best smartphone, best budget smartphone, best smartphone innovation and best mobile accessory, and then expand into wearables, smart home technology, televisions, computers, headphones, tablets, gaming and more. 

Forgive us this blatant tease:

• Best smartphone: …made by Samsung
• Best TV: …an LG product
• Best smartwatch: …from Fitbit
• Best laptop and best gaming laptop: both by MSI

Best of IFA 2020 Awards: The best new tech

Here are the top Android stories of the week

• Video on the go — The 6 best smartphone gimbals to spend your money on
• Our top 10 — The best Alexa-compatible devices for your home
• Update now! — Samsung Galaxy S10 gets One UI 2.5 in September 2020 update
• 3510? — The best Nokia phones at different price points
• What’re they doing? — Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro: Everything we know
• No Nord? — These 6 budget phones are the best OnePlus Nord alternatives
• A running list — The best fitness trackers
• Jack’s Grand Tales from the High Castle? — The 16 best original series on Amazon Prime Video
• Are you a fan? — Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition: Everything we know so far
• Bits and doodads — Our guide to all the phone accessories you’ll ever need
• Pro tip — Get Netflix for free and save as much as $190 per year
• New apps in our Android Apps Weekly — Pulled over, Firefox, Take care of yourself, and more

From around the network

• These drones are on sale right now – from Drone Rush
• Best Alexa speakers – from SoundGuys
• Home studio recording 101 – from SoundGuys

Deals of the week:

• Our pick for device deal of the week: $100 off OnePlus 8 Labor Day deal
• Our AA TechDeals deal of the week: $35 digital creativity and book writing bundle

Samsung Galaxy A71 international giveaway

This week, we’re giving away a brand new Samsung Galaxy A71 smartphone. One of the best Google phones to date. Enter this week’s Sunday giveaway for your chance to win!

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