Bad news if you were planning to purchase the Essential Phone: the device is out of stock on essential.com and won't be available ever again. But there's a silver lining: A statement from Essential suggests the company is working on a new smartphone. "We are sold out of Essential Phone on essential.com and won't be adding any new inventory," an Essential spokesperson said. "We are now...
Update: Andy Rubin sent out a pair of tweets in response to the New York Times report about alleged misconduct during his time at Google. 2/2 to disparage me during a divorce and custody battle. Also, I am deeply troubled that anonymous Google executives are commenting about my personnel file and misrepresenting the facts.— Andy Rubin (@Arubin) October 26, 2018 Google CEO Sundar...
Essential can’t stop its ongoing struggle. As it explores what’s next, Bloomberg reported that a significant round of layoffs is underway. The Palo Alto-based company acknowledged the decision, but a company spokesperson wouldn’t say how many employees are affected. Now it’s unclear where the business goes from here. The report suggests around a third of the workforce has been let go....
Essential might release another smartphone in the coming months, but don’t expect it to be a traditional flagship in any sense. It’ll be released as an alternative to what we’re familiar with, according to Bloomberg. As the company struggles to stand out with ordinary products and services, Android co-founder Andy Rubin decided to push Essential toward ambitious ideas. The report...
Not long after Google rolled out the latest security update for Android Pie, Essential has introduced a similar update for the Essential Phone, which adds a few neat tricks. With the newest October update, the Essential Phone has received the monthly Google security patch (Build PPR1.181005.034) as well as the return of notch support. Previously, Essential excluded the notch setting...
As the dog days of summer continue into August, that means back to school season is upon us. Students are beginning to make their way back to school and they’ll have to begin their shopping for school related accessories. Be that a computer, headphones or something as simple as a computer dock, there are a ton of great items you can buy. Since the options are endless, I selected a few...
Google on Monday announced Android 9.0 will be called “Pie” and start rolling out for all Pixel devices starting today. The news isn’t surprising, as Pixel phones are always the first phones to get the update, but in a bit of a surprise, another major Android phone is getting the update today as well: the Essential Phone. The much maligned Essential Phone has endured constant troubles...
Essential on Thursday announced a trio of updates aimed at improving the Essential Phone’s audio experience. In addition to a new Audio Adapter HD, Essential said it’s rolling out a software update that will make its smartphone MQA-certified. Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) uses proprietary technology to provide users with a lossless audio experience in a smaller size. “You hear...
What’s next for Essential remains unknown as there’s a report out saying the company is exploring a sale with at least one potential suitor interested in acquiring its assets. Essential could unload its entire portfolio of patents and workforce on someone else to create new mobile and connected devices. The potential suitor is unknown, but Essential is serious about the idea of selling...
Essential might be shutting down just as it approaches its one-year anniversary of debuting the PH-1. Following what’s been a year of turmoil within the company, its leadership has reportedly considered a sale if the price is right. The possibility of Essential being sold appears strong as at least one potential suitor stepped forward to negotiate, according to Bloomberg. The potential...