MWC 2026: Honor toys around with adding a robotic camera arm on upcoming device

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One of the new devices eventually coming from Chinese tech maker Honor adds a bit more whimsy to your typical smartphone experience. The company gave a sneak peek of its new Honor Robot Phone at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. The device features a 200-megapixel camera mounted on a robotic arm on the back of the phone.

It features a 4-degree-of-freedom gimbal that allows the camera to tuck away when it isn't in use. Honor claims it made the world's smallest micro-motor to allow the arm to bob, nod and rotate freely. The arm enables the camera to act as a physical 3-axis gimbal, giving the device actual built-in video stabilization instead of stabilization typically replicated by phones via software.

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MWC 2026: Lenovo Legion Go Fold concept teases a future all-in-one gaming device

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What do you get if you merge a Nintendo Switch, a small but powerful gaming laptop and a foldable phone into one gadget? Lenovo built a concept on this idea and unveiled the Lenovo Legion Go Fold at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.

The device features a flexible 11.6-inch POLED display that can be folded into a 7.7-inch screen and used in handheld mode or unfurled into a full 11.6-inch size for a more immersive experience. Plus, with different mounting points on the device, you can attach a keyboard and turn it into a mini Windows productivity machine.

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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.