Reporter: J.Aparri

'Goophone S5 a cheaper alternative to Galaxy S5

Samsung's long-awaited flagship phone launched this week, with shiny new features including a heart rate monitor and fingerprint scanner. However, at an expected retail of $550-$650 off-contract, many will simply not be able to afford the Galaxy S5.

'Meizu MX3 and BQ Aquaris - the first two Ubuntu OS phones

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, announced plans at this year's Mobile World Congress to partner with China's Meizu and Spain's BQ, makers of mid- to high-range mobile devices, in order to release the first two Ubuntu phones: Meizu MX3 and BQ Aquaris.

'2014 will see largest decline in smartphone market growth yet: IDC

Worldwide smartphone shipments are predicted to drop to the single digits by 2017, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC), which says that, for North America and Europe specifically, that day could come as soon as this year.
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