Here are some other stories we're following today:
> Huawei has been caught tweaking several of its high-end phones, including the P20 and P20 Pro, to outdo rivals in benchmark tests. ZDNet article
> Brightstar announced Paul Galant has been named CEO. He most recently was CEO of VeriFone Systems. Release
> Apple’s Sept. 12 event is almost here, and expectations are high for new iPhones. The Verge article
> Samsung plans to sell the Galaxy A6 phone in the U.S. beginning Sept. 14. Phone Scoop article
> Google sent out invites to a "Made by Google Launch Event," which will invariably include the company's Pixel 3 smartphone flagship. Ars Technica article
> Tim Armstrong, the leader of Verizon Communications’ media and advertising business, reportedly is in talks to depart the company. WSJ article
> ETSI's Technical Committee on Cybersecurity recently released two encryption specifications that could be key for access control in highly distributed systems such as 5G and IoT. SDxCentral article
> The state of Washington levied a fine of $20,000 to T-Mobile for offering illegal insurance plans to customers. iFiberOne article
> Fixed wireless access technology will be the main driver of French telecom group Orange’s 5G rollout. RCR Wireless article