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Amazon, Tencent Invest In Essential Products Phone
Mobile // August 10, 2017

Essential Products, the smartphone company that was started by Andy Rubin — the creator of the Android mobile operating system — has raised $300 million in venture funding from big name investors like Tencent and Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Andy Rubin Launches The “Essential” Phone and Home
Innovation // May 31, 2017

The co-creator of Google’s Android mobile phone operating system, Andy Rubin, rolled out a new company dubbed Essential Products that will sell a high end mobile phone and a home assistant gadget. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Softbank Walks Away From Investment In Smartphone Startup Due In Part To Apple
Apple // March 21, 2017

Softbank, the Japanese bank, has reportedly given up on a $100 million investment in a smartphone startup in part because of Softbank’s growing relationship with Apple. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Essential Products To Lay Off 30 Percent Of Its Workforce

October 18, 2018
Essential Products, the smartphone startup founded by Andy Rubin, the creator of Android, is slashing its workforce by around 30 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

Amazon, Tencent Invest In Essential Products Phone

August 10, 2017
Essential Products, the smartphone company that was started by Andy Rubin — the creator of the Android mobile operating system — has raised $300 million in venture funding from big name...

Andy Rubin Launches The “Essential” Phone and Home

May 31, 2017
The co-creator of Google’s Android mobile phone operating system, Andy Rubin, rolled out a new company dubbed Essential Products that will sell a high end mobile phone and a home assistant gadget. Get...

Softbank Walks Away From Investment In Smartphone Startup Due In Part To Apple

March 21, 2017
Softbank, the Japanese bank, has reportedly given up on a $100 million investment in a smartphone startup in part because of Softbank’s growing relationship with Apple. Get the Full Story...