It's standard practice that phones from almost all brands, including Apple, Samsung and Google, are refreshed every year. It's a problem and it needs to stop. The production and shipping of new devices is a significant drain on the environment and I believe it's a major reason why the mobile phone industry continues to feel stagnant and boring. By switching to a two- or even three-year update cycle, phones could become exciting again and we'd be doing the planet a massive favor. Let me explain.
