Linux 6.2 was released last week and, among other things, it includes some initial support for Apple’s M1 series processors. That’s an important step toward allowing a wide range of GNU/Linux distributions to run on Macs released in the past few years. But it’s still just a baby step. While there had been a widely-cited […]
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Lilbits: AMD’s new server chips, Android 14 details, and the Leica Leitz Phone 2 (it’s all about the camera and display)
Last year camera maker Leica launched the first Leica-branded smartphone. The Leica Leitz Phone was basically a rebranded version of an existing phone from Sharp, but it featured a 20MP Leica camera system with a1 inch image sensor, a 6.6 inch Sharp IGZO display with 120 Hz refresh rate, and other premium specs. Now it’s […]
Leica launches its first smartphone in Japan (but it’s really a re-branded Sharp Aquos R6)
Camera maker Leica has been partnering with smartphone makers for years, with companies including Huawei, Panasonic, and Sharp shipping phones with Leica-branded cameras. Now Japanese wireless carrier SoftBank has introduced the first Lecia-branded smartphone. The Leica Leitz Phone 1 is available exclusively in Japan, where it goes up for pre-order June 18 for ÂĄ187,920 (~$1700). The phone […]
Sharp Aquos R6 is a smartphone with a 1 inch camera sensor
At a time when most flagship Android smartphones have the same processors and similar screens and other tech, one way device makers are still trying to stand out is by focusing on the camera. Sometimes that means multiple cameras. But in the case of the new Sharp Aquos R6, it means one cameras with a really […]
Huawei Mate 10 Pro up for pre-order for $800 (plus a $150 gift card)
The Huawei Mate 10 Pro smartphone will be available in the US starting February 18th, but it’s up for pre-order starting today. As expected, the latest flagship from Huawei is a premium phone with a premium price: it’ll set you back $800. But folks who pre-order by February 17th from participating retailers will get a […]
Huawei partners with Leica for P9 smartphone with dual cameras
At a time when there are many smartphones with fast processors, high-resolution displays, and plenty of RAM it’s hard to make a handset that stands out in those areas. So Huawei is taking another approach, and focusing on the camera for its latest phone. The Huawei P9 and P9 Plus smartphones were designed in partnership with Leica […]
Huawei and Leica partner up to make better smartphone cameras
Smartphone cameras keep getting better… well, some smartphone cameras anyway. While you can still probably get better shots with a pro-level DSLR camera, the best camera is the one you always have with you, since it’s the one you’re most likely to snap unplanned shots with. So while Sony, Samsung, LG, and others have all […]
Panasonic Lumix CM1 camera is also a smartphone
The best camera is arguably the one you carry with you, since you won’t use the $3000 DSLR and interchangeable lens system you leave in your house to shoot spontaneous photos while you’re out and about. Most smartphones have built-in cameras, which is why so many of the photos you see posted to Facebook and […]