XPE Lounge, page-2669

https://www.bluetooth.com/news/pressreleases/2016/12/07/bluetooth-5-now-available

Extract:

Bluetooth 5 Now Available
Adoption of latest Bluetooth® specification propels interoperability, sets stage for transformative wireless connectivity

"Kirkland, Washington – Dec 7, 2016 – The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) officially adopted Bluetooth 5 as the latest version of the Bluetooth core specification this week. Key updates to Bluetooth 5 include longer range, faster speed, and larger broadcast message capacity, as well as improved interoperability and coexistence with other wireless technologies. Bluetooth 5 continues to advance the Internet of Things (IoT) experience by enabling simple and effortless interactions across the vast range of connected devices.

"This means whole-home and building coverage, as well as new use cases for outdoor, industrial, and commercial applications will be a reality. With the launch of Bluetooth 5, we continue to evolve to meet the needs of IoT developers and consumers while staying true to what Bluetooth is at its core: the global wireless standard for simple, secure, connectivity."

Consumers can expect to see products built with Bluetooth 5 within two to six months of today’s release. With Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth continues to revolutionize how people experience the IoT. Bluetooth continues to embrace technological advancements and push the unlimited potential of the IoT."


7 Dec 2016 Release date. 2 mths will be 7 Feb 2017 (earliest date for products to be built with Bluetooth 5).

Check out Xped's announcements after 7 Dec 2016.

You will notice all the great announcements (licensing agreement, MOUs, Intel porting) started thereon from STMicro (including Xped Customer Presentation) ....and Telink's to-be complete porting by 31 March 2017 announcement was on 15 Feb 2017 (after the 2 months date of 7 Feb 2017).

Lets hope the dates are not just co-incidental.

PDYOR