First of all, I can’t imagine that it’s been 6 months since I last wrote a post on this blog (which honestly I’m pretty sorry about). But second I don’t think anyone could have ever imagined the transformation that the world would go through in just that time. Devastating bushfires in Australia, the tragic death of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, the anti-racism movement and Black Lives Matter, all under specter of the most significant and world changing pandemic of the last 100 years.

The reality is there have been so many other things that have taken precedence in most people’s lives than the latest phone release. And yet like some unstoppable force, the tech world has continued moving forward. Sure we have seen the suspension of trade shows (RIP MWC 2020!) and most in person launches and events. I’m certain that many devices that we expected for release are probably now delayed (Pixel 4a) or cancelled permanently. But the amount to which not only the companies that make the phones but the people who cover them have been trying their best to be “business as usual” is pretty amazing.

On Frankie Tech, there is no doubt that the challenges over the past few months have affected things. The closed border to China has meant delays to getting and reviewing the latest devices. Revenues on YouTube have taken a hit as advertisers have cancelled their marketing campaigns. And viewers tastes have also changed, as new topics like the pandemic, protests and recession have altered priorities and even livelihoods. During all this time I really have questioned at times if reviewing tech was the right thing to be doing during such an unprecedented time. But in the end the tech actually helped me keep focused and productive, and I do hope it served at the very least as a distraction for a few minutes a day to you all.

I never imagined when I started this channel 2 years ago that I would find an audience of amazing fans and support that have kept me going. Through all of these challenges from my own job loss and transition to a full-time content creation schedule it’s been my OG fans, who have given me the fuel to push through those obstacles. Thank you!

I think I’m not the only one who is hoping for 2020 to be over already. This year has tested me in ways I never imagined, and I’m sure it has tested you and your families in ways like never before. But I do think that mantra of “just keep swimming” really embodies my goals for the second half of this year: new types of content, new collaborations and more reviews (not just of phones but new categories and products) in both English and Spanish. I don’t know where the world will be at the end of this year, but I know for me that means just one thing… just keep swimming!

From June 12, 2018 to June 12, 2020 I never imagined how much my life, and the world would change.