yep, it's definitely gotten stale. i'm a huge tech lover and used to love upgrading every 3 or so years.. but we've reached a point where even budget phones are excellent and far exceed what anyone could ever possibly need, all while giving a smooth experience. i'm currently on an iphone 12 and haven't felt the need, or even want, to upgrade. I wish everyone would focus more on efficiency and having a phone that could last several days without a charge. that would definitely change my mind and warrant my money for that upgrade