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Big Essential Phone Camera Update Adds Auto-HDR, New HDR Algorithm

Kellen February 8, 2018 21

The Essential Phone, even with its below-average performance, touch responsiveness, and camera, still has me holding out hope for update magic that'll eliminate its flaws and allow the phone's software to stop embarrassing its incredible build and design. It'...

Essential Killing the Game, Rolls Out February Security Update

Tim February 6, 2018 30

Even though Essential came out and said owners will have to wait for Android 8.1 in order to get their first non-beta taste of Oreo, the company still remains one of the quickest to update its phone with the latest Android security patches. Today, Essential...

Essential Calls Off Android 8.0 Update, Will Jump Straight to 8.1 Instead

Kellen January 30, 2018 19

Most of us probably thought stable Android 8.0 "Oreo" would have arrived on the Essential Phone by now. After all, we have gone through three beta builds that have addressed a number of bugs. According a notice posted by Essential today, the phone will...

DEAL: Essential Phone Drops to $435 on Amazon ($65 Off)

Kellen January 25, 2018 15

The Essential Phone is down to just $434.99 today at Amazon, a solid $65 drop in price from its normal $500 spot. This isn't the first price drop for Andy Rubin's first phone from his young company, but it is the lowest price we've seen since that ridiculous...

Essential Posts Oreo Beta 3, Includes Fix for Spectre and Meltdown Exploits

Tim January 17, 2018 8

A new beta build has been posted by Essential, listed as Beta 3 to be exact. The changelog isn't very detailed, detailing only a few fixes from Beta 2. Essential lists the Google Security patch for Spectre and Meltdown, as well as various stability and bug...

Latest Essential AMA: Team Discusses Touch Latency Fix, Project Treble, aptX Support, and More

Tim January 17, 2018 7

Continuing its model of transparency with the Android community, Essential has wrapped up yet another AMA over on reddit. This time, the team discussed potential fixes for touch latency and scrolling bugs, aptX support, how Project Treble will improve its...

Essential Now Selling More Accessories, Including $99 Type-C Earbuds and $39 Fast Charger

Tim January 11, 2018 16

Shared this week from the company's Twitter account, Essential will have a few new accessories for sale on its official web store. As of this moment, you can purchase a set of USB Type-C high-res earbuds for $99, non-high-res $49 USB-C earbuds, and a fast...

Essential Phone Grabs New Update With January Security Patch, Spectre and Meltdown Fixes

Kellen January 7, 2018 9

On Friday, Essential began pushing another update to the Essential Phone, this time in the form of January's Android security patch. It also includes fixes for the Spectre and Meltdown security flaws that affect almost all modern processors, including Qualcomm...