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Essential Phone likely to receive Android Q update... someday — frequent camera tweaks due in the short term

Adrian Diaconescu

Deemed just “essentially okay” by Ryan shortly after its launch, when it was still selling for $700, the Essential Phone was essentially a must-buy earlier this week, at a discounted price of $250. Bargain hunters who are only starting to get accustomed to the divisive Andy Rubin-created device may want to know the company answers questions every month on Reddit.

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[Update: Pure White sold out] Deal alert: Essential Phone hits all-time low of $250 for Amazon Prime Day

Taylor Kerns

Prime Day is upon us, and the deals are piling up. Essential's PH-1 is going for just $250 — that's $450 off its launch price and more than $200 off its previous price. The deal began today at noon, Pacific time, and runs until 7 a.m. tomorrow morning (or until the phones sell out).

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Essential releases latest P Beta and July security patches same day as Google

Ryne Hager

Essential may have given up on its next smartphone, but it hasn't given up on the one it has. Updates have been delivered with Pixel-level timeliness. Case in point: The Essential's updated Android P beta is rolling out today, a mere hour or so after Google. Monthly security updates for July are also rolling out. And, you guessed it, Google only just pushed those patches out, too. 

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8 of our favorite tech sales, discounts, and deals this week: Galaxy S9, Arlo Pro 2 set, Roku Ultra, and more

Stephen Schenck

It has been a big week for deals here at Android Police, and better still, a whole bunch of them are still going strong, as their savings continue to be available for shoppers looking to take advantage. Whether you're shopping for a new phone, some smart-home accessories, or just looking for a new source of entertainment, these deals have got you covered.

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[Deal Alert] Get a free pair of Essential Earphones HD with purchase of Essential Phone

Richard Gao

Essential might be having some serious issues internally, but on the outside, all operations seem to be continuing normally. The Essential Phone's Android P Beta 1 just made its debut a few days ago, as did a camera update with several improvements. The company is now offering a pair of its Earphones HD, valued at $99, for free with the purchase of an Essential Phone.

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Essential rolls out camera app update with camera roll enhancements, 'tiny planet' videos, and more

Ryan Whitwam

The Essential Phone had a lot going for it at launch, but the camera experience definitely didn't live up to the hype. Essential has done what it can to improve camera performance over time, and it has gotten better. Today, there's yet another update rolling out, but this one is just the camera app in the Play Store. It won't change the fundamentals of the camera, but there are some new features.

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[Update: Full downloads posted] Android P Beta 1 rolling out to Essential Phone

Ryne Hager

Essential may have run into a few recent issues, but the company remains committed to updating its devices. Case in point: Essential's latest Android P update is rolling out now, bringing the titanium and ceramic-framed notch the company's latest Android P Beta 1.

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Essential's second modular accessory is a headphone jack

Ryan Whitwam

Essential is one of the many smartphone makers that has eschewed the headphone jack, but what's this? You can get your headphone jack back thanks to Essential's modular accessory ecosystem—an ecosystem that will consist of two devices as soon as the new headphone jack adapter comes out.

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Essential Phone's Android P Developer Preview updated with several fixes

Richard Gao

Essential is in trouble. The PH-1 didn't do too well for a number of reasons, though it was significantly improved upon with consistent and quick updates. Even in its current situation, the company is continuing to provide excellent update support, having just pushed several fixes for its Android P Developer Preview.

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[Update: More details from internal email] Essential reportedly cancels second phone, puts itself up for sale

Jordan Palmer

According to Bloomberg, Essential, an up-and-coming phone manufacturer, is reportedly calling it quits, canceling its second phone and putting out a "For Sale" sign. The company, founded by Android's creator Andy Rubin, has supposedly hired an outside firm to advise it on a potential sale, with one suitor allegedly showing interest.

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