I used to look forward to the release of the latest flagship Android phones, geeking out over the newest hardware specs and software innovations. But over the last few years, I’ve become more jaded. The tech launches I used to avidly watch now struggle to keep my attention as over-hyped AI features take center stage.Each year, it becomes more difficult to differentiate the newest flagship from its predecessor. It feels like now all you can count on is a processor upgrade, with most updates being software-focused. And yet, prices increase or stay the same. I’m tired of seeing it happen over and over again.