Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast In the Heart of Smartphone Season: New iPhones, LG Wing, & the Smartphone Price Sweet Spot!
Oct 16, 2020
The hosts dive into the latest smartphone launches, discussing the excitement around the new iPhone models and the innovative LG Wing's dual-screen design. They evaluate the effectiveness of various launch presentations and critique recent tech events that fell flat. The conversation shifts to smartphone pricing, identifying the sweet spot for budget-conscious consumers. They also explore the evolution of screen sizes and how TikTok's rise has changed tech content creation, culminating in the vibrant potential for viral tech videos.
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Live Event Energy
- Marques Brownlee points out that live events benefit from an in-person audience's energy.
- This energy creates excitement even if the presentation itself isn't great.
Production Value
- High production value can compensate for the lack of a live audience in online events.
- Apple's WWDC event set a good example of how well-produced pre-recorded events can be.
Apple's House Set
- Apple built a physical house set for their iPhone event, demonstrating high production value.
- This was similar to the Nickelodeon show 'Finders Keepers', where a physical house set was used.