In this chapter, they discuss the addition of the design award category in their yearly reviews. They talk about the criteria for the award and mention the Fairphone as a contender. They also discuss their experiences with the iPhone 12 mini and its durability, including repairs and the technician's comments about its strength.
This week, Marques, Andrew, and David were hoping for a nice, easy week of news. But they were wrong! A lot is happening, including Apple not being allowed to sell certain Apple Watches anymore, Google paying $700 million after being sued by all 50 states, Threads joining the Fediverse, and a ton of EV news as well! Plus, they talk about the 2023 smartphone awards video that just dropped over on the main MKBHD YouTube channel!