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The Biggest Smartphone Fails of the Decade
It's tough out there for smartphone makers not named Apple or Samsung. Some of these devices had promise, but none made it out of the 2010s unscathed.
Android Founder Andy Rubin Teases a Tall-Looking Smartphone
The upcoming smartphone ditches the big screen for a thin one. 'We've been working on a new device that's now in early testing with our team outside the lab. We look forward to sharing more in the near future,' said Rubin's startup, Essential Product.
Essential Lays Off Some Staff, Sharpens Focus on New Product
The company, led by Android founder Andy Rubin, launched its first smartphone over a year ago. But so far, the company has yet to release a successor. Reportedly, it's working on an AI-powered handset.
Essential Phone Drops to $399
After dropping to $499 in October, the handset just received another price cut.
Tech That Will (Probably) Die in 2018
These apps, companies, and devices have flown too close to the sun. The tech grim reaper is coming for them, and he is without mercy.
Fund Compelling Products, Not Charismatic Men
Android creator and Essential founder Andy Rubin's downfall should take a long hatpin to the cozy VC culture of funding charismatic men rather than compelling products.
Essential 360 Camera Review
The Essential 360 is a small spherical video camera for the PH-1 phone. Video quality is in line with the competition, but you need the phone to make it work.
Weird Emails Sent to Essential Customers: Scam or Fail?
UPDATE: Essential Founder and CEO Andy Rubin confirms that a breach was the result of a 'misconfigured account,' not a phishing scam.
Essential Shows Off Selective Focus, 360 Camera
The Essential Phone's camera is getting better literally day by day. The company told us about some of its upcoming improvements.
Essential Phone PH-1 Review
The Essential Phone PH-1 combines top-notch hardware and pure Android software for an amazing deal on Sprint, but its more costly unlocked model is a harder sell.
A Closer Look at Andy Rubin's Essential Phone
Rubin reveals more details about Ambient OS, Essential's interoperability strategy, and explains why you shouldn't call it a 'modular smartphone.'
Essential PH-1 vs. Galaxy S8: Sleek Flagships Face Off
The Essential phone and Galaxy S8 both banish bezels from your life, but how do they compare?
