Here are some other stories we're following today:
> Chip design company ARM has acquired Stream Technologies to provide improved connectivity for IoT devices. Venture Beat article
> Nokia is launching new services to help operators prioritize their 5G investments and bring 5G-based services to market faster. Release
> Apple is redesigning chargers and related interfaces for its next-generation iPhone and iPad devices, and will likely have its 2019 series of iPhones come with USB Type-C support, according to sources at analog IC vendors. Digitimes article
> Sony this week said it is putting its Xperia Home launcher, used on its mobile phones, into maintenance phase. Phone Scoop article
> Soon-to-quit BT CEO Gavin Patterson said he is passing the U.K. telco onto his successor in a "good state" following the 2016 takeover of EE and the development of plans for new network investments. Light Reading article