Smartphones
For better or worse, a phone with a flexible screen that opens up like a book to become a device with a larger display still gets buzz.
Of the latest bendable handsets released this year, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 are arguably the most attention-grabbing, due in part to the South Korean tech giant's large lead in this space.
Samsung claimed in October that it sold more foldable phones in the first month of their latest release in the United States than in the two years before.
Many technology pundits also highlighted the improvements to the new phones. For instance, both are water-resistant, unlike earlier editions. The protective layer covering the bendable screens of the phones do a better job of preventing scratches than previous versions.
Even so, reviewers warned that the flexible screens are still made of a very thin layer of glass and are more prone to damage than traditional glass screens.
Another issue with the Fold3 is that it is still very pricey even though it is about $500 cheaper than last year's Fold2 - the Fold3 starts from $2,398 compared with this year's Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra that starts from $1,798 and has a technically superior camera system.
iPhone 13 Pro
Judging by the latest iPhone releases, Apple appears to have taken to heart some criticism over its Pro handsets from last year.
Critics were unimpressed then that the iPhone 12 Pro did not do enough to differentiate itself from the iPhone 12.
But many felt that this year's iPhone 13 Pro boasts better performance in general than the iPhone 13, and it has a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals.