Rogers Next subscription service is for folks who change phones often

Rogers understands there are some customers that have to have the latest and greatest devices right when they come out. Their Rogers Next subscription service will allow them to get some of the latest smartphones for $0 down every 12 months, with no early upgrade or connection fees. Monthly subscriptions start at $24.99. Hit jump for specifics.

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Ubuntu smartphones set for launch this year

Canonical has announced that Ubuntu phones from Meizu and BQ will be available internationally before the year ends. Also, two “household names” will reportedly launch their own Ubuntu devices by 2015. Canonical told Engadget the company aims to have the top 50 apps running on Ubuntu before the end of the year as well. There are no details yet on the kinds of devices but there might be more information at Mobile World Congress.

LG plays the 'mini' game with downscaled LG G2

Many leading smartphone makers have released 'mini' versions of their flagship smartphones which are actually midrange handsets featuring reduced size and limited features. A sure way to profit from the shine of their popular devices, while selling cheaper and less powerful models. LG has gone this route by revealing the LG G2 mini which is a smaller 4.7-inch (960 x 540 qHD) screen variant. The mini retains the shape of the LG G2, the 'innovative' rear button and the knock to unlock as well as the Guest Mode features. That's about all it inherits from its superphone brethren. It runs on a Qualcomm quad-core processor (same as the budget Moto G's), has 1GB of RAM, an 8-megapixel rear camera, 8GB of onboard storage and Android 4.4 KitKat. The LG G2 mini is slated for a Mobile World Congress reveal and so we'll get more information on pricing and availability then.

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Newegg continues international expansion with the addition of its Canada Marketplace

Newegg, fresh off a strong financial finish to the 2013 calendar year, today revealed details of the company’s newly opened Canada Marketplace. Newegg Canada plays an important role in the company’s expansion plans and adding a Marketplace to this region fuels its rapid growth.

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