Bleeding edge hardware is something many people cant afford — and dont want
Summary
We impatiently wait on device manufacturers to give us that new-tech smell throughout the year, only to be let down when the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra finally drops and looks nearly identical to what it was before. To make matters worse, as folding phones started hitting the scene, early devices were fragile, and the software wasnt ready for prime time. Heck, I was talking about Samsung before, but Google, Motorola, and, of course, Apple all make small, calculated changes to each product generation to maximize profits and to ensure as few users as possible are alienated. If each new release was something totally new or had significant changes from previous models, it potentially could create more e-waste because there wasnt proper testing, and things could break or stuff just wouldnt sell. Even though we didn’t get to see some of the changes wed hoped for — such as improved battery life — the disappointment was compensated by a powerful chipset, an aesthetically pleasing hinge, and an upgraded camera setup.