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 Canada launches direct-to-consumer Annual Upgrade Program

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Samsung Canada officially launched its Annual Upgrade Program, a new nationwide initiative designed to give Galaxy users a flexible, carrier-free way to access its latest technology. By partnering with Flexiti, Samsung now offers customers the ability to bypass traditional long-term contracts and purchase devices directly through Samsung.com, the Samsung Shop app, or Samsung Experience Stores. The program focuses on affordability, allowing users to pay only a portion of their device's value through interest-free monthly installments while maintaining the freedom to choose their own data plans.

The program offers two flexible options: a 12-month plan where customers pay 50% of the device cost (including a bonus year of Samsung Care+), and a 24-month plan covering 65% of the cost. At the end of the term, users have the choice to either trade in their device for the newest model, return it to clear the remaining balance, or pay the residual value to keep it. The program is currently available for the Galaxy S26 series and the latest Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 foldables. For more information, you can check out this post on Samsung's official site.

Apple iPhone, iPad receive NATO security clearance

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Apple's iPhone and iPad have become the first consumer devices approved to handle classified information of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO. Following a "rigorous evaluation" by the German Federal Office for Information Security, or BSI, the devices were found to meet the alliance's stringent information assurance requirements without the need for additional or special third-party software. The certification applies to devices running iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, officially placing them on the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue.

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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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