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Opinion: 2017 is the Best Looking Lineup of Android Devices to Date

Tim August 17, 2017 81

It doesn't seem like long ago when Android devices had faux leather backs with plastic faux stitching, but thankfully, we've come a long way since then. A few years back, if you were looking for a truly attractive Android phone, you didn't have many options....

Essential Phone Will Get Major OS Updates for 2 Years, Monthly Security Patches for 3

Kellen August 17, 2017 55

Because Andy Rubin made the Essential Phone, being the father of Android and all, we sort of assumed that the phone would receive timely updates for a long time to come. Rubin and his team haven't said much officially about updates so far, but today he did...

Essential Phone Now Available for Pre-Order at Sprint, Other Retailers Today

Kellen August 17, 2017 21

Today appears to be Essential Phone launch day! Both Essential and Sprint just dropped announcements, saying that you can buy (or pre-order) the phone this morning. If you want the unlocked version, you'll want to head directly to Essential's site or to Best...

Essential Phone is Ready for Purchase, But Only in Black Moon Color

Kellen August 16, 2017 49

Last night, just as we were passing out here on the west coast, Essential started emailing those who made a reservation for the device, letting them know that they could now place an order and receive their phone within 7 days. A bunch of our readers confirmed...

Essential is Hosting a “First Look” Event on August 25 to Show Off Their Phone

Kellen August 11, 2017 35

We're supposed to hear a launch date for the Essential Phone as early as next week, and that would be good because Essential started inviting people to come see the phone August 25. According to an invite sent to one of our readers, Essential and Andy Rubin...

And Now Pictures of the Essential Phone in “Full Mass Production”

Kellen August 9, 2017 60

Now that we know to pencil in next week as the time to expect an Essential Phone release date reveal, company boss Andy Rubin has even more to share. According to Rubin, the Essential Phone is in "full mass production" as they ramp up to deliver one to you....

Essential Phone Will be Sold Through Amazon and Best Buy, Release Date Coming in a Week

Kellen August 9, 2017 41

A few weeks ago, Andy Rubin told us that the Essential Phone would be here in a "few weeks." Today, the company's president, Nicoolo De Masi, told the Wall Street Journal that it'll be another "few weeks." However, De Masi did say that he'll have an exact...

Essential Phone Shows Up at Best Buy in Unlocked and Sprint Models

Kellen August 4, 2017 30

When Andy Rubin showed off the Essential Phone back at the end of May and opened up reservations for the device, he said that he wouldn't have done so if he didn't plan to ship the phone within 30 days or so. As you all know, that 30-day window has long since...