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These are our favourite smartphones of 2023

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Show Notes

On this episode of the Syrupcast, the pod squad discusses their favourite smartphones of 2023 in our annual year-end episode.

The team also tries out several new segments, including the return of a news recap, 'Tech Treat or Tech Trash' and more, as the pod squad prepares to revamp the SyrupCast in the new year. Along with episodes still hosted by Patrick O'Rourke, Dean will also take on hosting duties for several special interview episodes (you'll likely recognize several upcoming guests). You'll also see a more unified format across the SyrupCast and the SyrupArcade Cast. Bear with us as we figure out a new format for MobileSyrup's podcasts in the coming weeks and months! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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