Samsung Galaxy S21 buyer’s guide: Everything you need to know
C. Scott BrownJanuary 22, 2021
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Former Essential team to offer privacy-focused products in 2021
Software and hardware could both be on the cards but the focus will remain on privacy.
Andy WalkerNovember 17, 2020
Former Essential employees are building a startup called OSOM Products
The band is getting back together, minus its most problematic member.
Igor BonifacicSeptember 3, 2020
Essential to shut down, February update for Essential Phone to be the last
The company, started by Andy Rubin, released just one commercial smartphone.
C. Scott BrownFebruary 12, 2020
What was the biggest tech fail of 2019? (Poll of the Week)
What do you think deserves the Biggest Tech Fail of 2019 title?
Jimmy WestenbergDecember 23, 2019
Andy Rubin exits a venture capital firm he founded, possibly related to scandals
There's no evidence that his exit had anything to do with past controversies, but it does seem suspicious.
C. Scott BrownOctober 11, 2019
What the hell is this new phone from Essential’s Andy Rubin? (Update)
Essential has since confirmed that it's indeed behind a rather different take on the mobile phone.
Eric ZemanOctober 9, 2019
Essential is going to make an announcement, per reclusive Andy Rubin
Andy Rubin has been very quiet since October, but today he gave Essential Phone fans something new to hope for.
C. Scott BrownJune 11, 2019
May 2019 security patch now rolling out to Pixel and Essential devices
The patch doesn't include functional updates for Pixel phones.
Williams PelegrinMay 6, 2019
5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week! – Android Apps Weekly
The 280th Android Apps Weekly is live! This week we talk about a new SEGA game, a new Tony Hawk game, Facebook's new unsend feature, more Nintendo stuff, and more Android apps and games news!
Joe HindyFebruary 9, 2019
Essential brings Newton email client back with same $50 price tag
Neither CloudMagic or its new owner Essential made any announcement about the comeback.