Lawsuit accuses Google of hefty payouts to execs accused of misconductIncluding $150 million in stock for Andy Rubin while he was investigated.By J. Fingas, 03.11.2019
The Essential Phone is effectively discontinuedThe company is turning its attention to its "next mobile product."By A. Dellinger, 12.28.2018
Google updates sexual harassment policies following protestThe company says it’s working to make necessary changes.By M. Locklear, 11.08.2018
Google Walkout leaders call for transparency on sexual misconductThey've explained their demands, and might have a receptive ear.By J. Fingas, 11.01.2018
Google 'Walkout For Real Change' to include 'thousands' ThursdayEmployees are protesting 'a workplace that doesn’t work for everyone.'By R. Lawler, 10.31.2018
Google employees reportedly plan walkout over sexual misconductWomen are protesting abuses of power at the tech giant.By J. Fingas, 10.29.2018
Google reportedly paid Andy Rubin $90 million after misconduct probeThe company reportedly asked him to leave after conducting an investigation.By M. Locklear, 10.25.2018
Essential lays off 30 percent of its workforceThe second version of the Essential Phone was canceled earlier this year.By K. Holt, 10.17.2018
Android creator wants Essential's new phone to text and email for youAndy Rubin's company has shelved its other products to focus on this handset.By S. Krishna, 10.10.2018
Essential reportedly cancels next phone, considers saleIt just wasn't successful enough. By N. Lee, 05.24.2018
Android Oreo 8.1 is finally available for Essential PhonesDo many people care, though?By R. LeFebvre, 03.13.2018
IDC: Essential shipped less than 90,000 phones in 2017That's within 6 months after the official launch.By R. LeFebvre, 02.12.2018
Andy Rubin returns to Essential amid questions over his pastThe drama didn't go away.By J. Fingas, 12.09.2017
Andy Rubin reportedly left Google after ‘inappropriate’ relationshipA new report claims Rubin's behaviour with a female subordinate was deemed improper.By S. Shah, 11.29.2017
Essential cuts the price of its phone to $499It clearly wasn't selling well as a premium product.By J. Fingas, 10.22.2017
Lawsuit claims Essential stole modular accessory techA company backed by Nest co-founder Tony Fadell is taking Andy Rubin's startup to court.By S. Shah, 10.17.2017
The Essential Phone’s camera may be getting a lot fasterWe can't wait to test out claims of a 40 percent speed boost.By R. LeFebvre, 10.05.2017
Now Essential's Android phone will work on Verizon tooFounder Andy Rubin notes PH-1 owners may need to reboot their device.By R. Lawler, 09.15.2017
Essential Phone goes on sale in Sprint stores September 14thAndroid co-creator's first post-Google phone is available to buy from the carrier tomorrow.By D. Lumb, 09.13.2017
Andy Rubin apologizes for Essential's massive privacy mistakeCompany founder Andy Rubin has apologized for the issue.By M. Moon, 08.30.2017