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[Now rolling out] Several Sprint users have yet to receive Android 10 update on their Essential Phone

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on October 17, 2019) follows: Essential recently teased its second-generation smartphone that should come to...

Oct 22, 2019 3 Min Read

Android

Essential Phone (PH-1) October security update hits units

If you want to give credit to any smartphone brand for bringing in the notch display, then it has to be the Essential phone. Yes, notches have become a bit...

Oct 08, 2019 2 Min Read

Android

Essential Phone Android 10 first hotfix update with the solution for VoLTE issues goes live

Google surprised everyone by omitting the tradition of naming Android iterations after desserts. Days after the announcement, Android 10 went live. Along with the name, the company revamped the way...

Sep 13, 2019 2 Min Read

Android

Redmi K20 Pro, Essential Phone & Google Pixels get Android 10 update on launch day

When Google published September 2019 security updates based on Android Q about two weeks ago, it was evident that the stable version would begin rolling out in early September. True...

Sep 04, 2019 3 Min Read

Android

Essential Phone lock screen issue after Android 10 update: Here's what you should know

Despite having only one phone in their portfolio, Essential successfully established a cult following. The initial controversies such as mediocre camera, non-justified price tags etc. did contribute some fuels...

Sep 04, 2019 2 Min Read

Android

Android Q beta update bricking Essential Phone (PH-1) units

The as yet unnamed Android Q has been in talks since Google announced its third beta at I/O – their annual developer conference. While there is immense excitement for...

Jul 31, 2019 3 Min Read

Android

[May update: Should be fixed] Essential acknowledges Bluetooth issues with February update, offers advisories

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. As a smartphone maker, Essential experienced a love-hate relationship with the Android community. The absurd initial pricing and...

May 08, 2019 3 Min Read

Android

Essential Phone 2 (PH-2) reference spotted in Vodafone CZ Self Care website

Andy Rubin’s Essential is one of those OEMs who love to be in the center of controversies. Keeping those aside, the only phone (PH-1) released by them...

Feb 04, 2019 2 Min Read