MWC 2026: Introducing the Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi

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One of Xiaomi's major announcements at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, involves a partnership with premium camera maker Leica. The collaboration brought to the international market the new Leica Leitzphone, which is basically the global version of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, a China-only device.

One of the key differences between the Chinese version is its battery size, with the exclusive model in China carrying a massive 6,800mAh battery, while the international Leitzphone has a 6,000mAh battery. The Leitzphone is designed to look and feel like a Leica camera, so it sports a mechanical camera ring that you can rotate to manually adjust zoom or exposure.

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Samsung refines and upgrades wireless earbud line with Galaxy Buds4 series

Samsung Electronics officially unveiled the Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro alongside its new Galaxy S26 series. Developed using over 10,000 simulations and data from millions of ear shapes, the series debuts a refined "blade design" with an ergonomic, ultra-sleek fit. The new lineup includes a transparent clamshell charging case and introduces stabilized pinch controls via a premium metal finish.

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Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra launches with innovative 'Privacy Display' technology

Samsung Electronics officially announced the Galaxy S26 series, its third generation of AI-integrated smartphones. The lineup—comprising the S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra—is built around a "proactive and adaptive" Galaxy AI designed to automate daily tasks. A standout hardware innovation is the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display. This world-first built-in technology limits side-angle visibility at the pixel level to protect sensitive on-screen information from onlookers without the need for physical screen protectors.

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The 'Heated Rivalry' cottage will be available for rent on Airbnb in March

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If you want to experience the secluded cottage featured in the final episode of Heated Rivalry, you get a chance to rent the space on Airbnb beginning March 3. While the show places the cottage near Montreal, the six-room Barlochan Cottage is actually located in Torrence, Ontario. It is a nearly 400-foot private luxury waterfront property, with three bedrooms, a theatre room, gym, and access to the classic Muskoka "Big 3" lakes (Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau and Lake Joseph).

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