Other stories we are following today include:
> Xiaomi is seeking a valuation of at least $50 billion as it considers an IPO next year. Bloomberg report
> The number of users worldwide who use NFC-based mobile ticketing will triple over the next five years, according to Juniper Research. Cellular News story
> LG’s front-office shuffle suggests the company is eyeing the IoT market. ZDNet article
> The public face of Google’s wearables business has stepped down. The Register report