Leica Releases First Self-Branded Smartphone, the Leitz Phone 1

Japanese carrier Softbank has officially revealed Leica's first self-branded smartphone, the Leitz Phone 1. The new phone marks the first time that the camera brand has been directly associated with a mobile device rather than just lending its name to other smartphone camera systems.The launch come shortly after the camera company released its most recent collaboration for the Sharp Aquos R6. Endgadget calls the Leitz Phone 1 a "rebadged" Aquos R6. The new phone shares a similar design language ...