Essential confirms its second device is ‘in testing’ as early details are found
The original Essential Phone continues to impress when it comes to updates, but it has been over two years since…
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Have you lost interest in Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone? [Poll]
The Android community became extremely excited when Andy Rubin, the founder of the Android operating system, announced that his latest…
Andy Rubin discusses the Essential Phone’s design, stock Android, & upcoming assistant
At Code Conference this evening, Andy Rubin had a wide-ranging interview to discuss his newest venture. Focusing on the Essential…
Essential Phone is now available for purchase, company promises Nexus-esque update policy [Update]
After a couple of months of anticipation, Andy Rubin’s startup Essential is finally opening up orders for its first product,…
Only two Android brands score reasonably well in analysis of security updates
An analysis of security updates for different smartphone brands reveals the safest brands to buy, and it doesn’t make for…
Essential Phone Review: Android’s best hardware overshadowed by a subpar camera [Video]
Nine times out of ten, new smartphone startups fail, and there’s a reason for that. Making it in this industry…
Essential granted patent last year for ‘pop-up’ selfie camera that could eliminate the ‘notch’
The “notch” is a controversial topic for the Android world. Some absolutely hate it, others don’t, but we’re all clear…
Essential reaffirms Pixel-like update policy for PH-1 despite rumors of company sale
The Essential PH-1 was one of the devices I really wanted to love last year, but it fell flat at…
Essential Phone updated w/ July security patch, Android Auto improvements, new Android P Beta
While Essential might not be doing too hot in sales, the company is rivaling Google for the crown when it…
Andy Rubin reportedly had an ‘inappropriate relationship’ at Google, is temporarily stepping away from Essential
Andy Rubin, most notably known for being the co-creator of Android, made headlines back in 2013 when he left the mobile…
Essential Phone ends software support, Android updates after over two years
The Essential Phone — PH-1 — debuted back in 2017 with the promise of premium hardware and clean software. Quickly,…
Essential Phone update brings back notch settings, delivers October security patch
Another month, another Essential Phone update that rivals Google’s Pixel phones. Just minutes after the security patch launched, Essential has…
Essential cancels development on second phone, company potentially up for sale [Update]
Essential, a company created by the co-founder of Android, Andy Rubin, wanted to create not only a phone but also…
Essential Phone picks up September security patch and assorted bug fixes in update
Outside of Google, Essential is easily the fastest OEM when it comes to updates of any kind. Now, just a…