New smartphones are released like clockwork. Each year we see new phones from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, LG, Motorola & more. But are these new smartphones true next-generation innovations, or simply design alterations promoted by clever marketing and celebrity endorsements? In this episode we discuss the yearly smartphone refresh cycle and what it means for consumers. We also check in with the latest tech news, including Apple and Google’s COVID-19 tracking app, Botnet, the Autel Evo II, Mavic Air 2, and how people are burning 5G cell towers in the UK.