Essential Might Announce Another Phone Soon
The follow-up to the PH-1 might be on the horizon.
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RIP: The Essential Phone Has Been Discontinued
A new “mobile product” is on its way to replace it, according to Essential.
Essential Has Acquired Newton Mail’s Parent Company, For Some Reason
Maybe it has something to do with their upcoming AI phone?
Essential Finally Releases $149 Headphone Adapter for its Failed Smartphone
Essential’s first smartphone may have flopped on its face and its found might be under extensive investigation for sexual harassment claims at Google, but that doesn’t mean the unicorn company is dead just yet. On the contrary, Essential has just […]
Essential is Reportedly Making Another Phone, This Time with a Stronger Focus on AI
The Essential Phone certainly didn’t sell as well as its creator hoped, but it certainly earned itself a fan base thanks to its excellent build, profound software support, and great specs onboard. Previously, it was reported Essential wouldn’t be making […]
Essential Phone Now Getting Upgraded to Android Pie
After Google released the update to Pixel owners everywhere, Essential has gone ahead and released Android 9.0 Pie to the Essential Phone. This doesn’t exactly come as a surprise given the fact Essential was a participant in the Android P […]
Deal: Get the Essential Phone for Just $250 During Amazon Prime Day
In case you weren’t already aware, Amazon is hosting its annual Prime Day today exclusive to Prime members that gets you Black Friday-like discounts on tons of products. Of course, if you’re reading Matridox, there’s a pretty good chance you’re […]
The Essential Phone is Getting a Magnetic Headphone Dongle with a DAC Inside
Essential is also announcing a partnership with Tidal to provide hi-fi music listening.
Essential is Reportedly Canceling its Next Phone
A new smart home device and potential third-party acquisition could be on the way.
Deal: The Essential Phone is Down to Just $399 at Best Buy and Amazon
Essential’s first smartphone, known as the Essential Phone, has received a really nice discount. Over at Amazon and on Best Buy’s website, you can pick up the device for just $399. This is the lowest price we’ve seen the phone […]
Essential Phone Now Receiving Upgrade to Android 8.1 Oreo
Essential has announced its upgrading its Essential Phone to Android 8.1 Oreo. The company originally said they had to skip version 8.0 due to certain issues and would release a beta version of 8.1. Now, the update is available for […]
Amazon Gets Exclusive ‘Halo Gray’ Essential Phone with Alexa for $449
Essential may’ve just introduced three new limited edition colors for its first smartphone, but that’s not slowing the company’s roll by any means. Newly listed on Amazon is an exclusive “Halo Gray” finish of the Essential Phone which includes a […]
Essential Introduces Three New Limited Edition Colors for its Smartphone
Essential has announced three new colors for its smartphone, following a teaser of one of them that was released recently. Unsurprisingly, Ocean Depths is the first new color in the lineup, but so are two unexpected finishes that are equally […]
Essential Phone in ‘Ocean Depths’ Color is Launching Tomorrow
Essential has been promising the release of a new teal color option for its first phone since the device’s release last year. Now, the company says the new “Ocean Depths” color scheme is arriving tomorrow, as per a tweet. A […]
The Essential Phone’s Camera Gets Auto HDR for Better Photos
Essential has announced an update for its camera app on the Essential Phone that enables Auto HDR. With the mode, the camera will automatically adjust itself using HDR based on the scene presented in front of you. A good example […]
Essential Phone to Get Upgrade to Android Oreo 8.1, Not 8.0
We’ve known for a while that Essential intends to upgrade its first smartphone, the Essential Phone, to Android Oreo in the near future thanks to the clean build of the OS onboard. For a hot minute, the update’s been in […]
Essential Now Sells its Own USB-C Headphones and Accessories
Essential has announced a new lineup of accessories built for the Essential Phone in order to create a little ecosystem around the device. If you recall, the device went on sale last year and met some “meh” reviews. But for those […]
Essential Phone Gains New Portrait Mode and Photo Improvements in Update
Essential is yet again pushing out a new software update to its users that enables a new portrait mode feature to naturally blur the background in a photo of a subject. We’ve seen similar features come from manufacturers like Samsung, […]
Deal: Essential Phone Down to Just $399 with 360 Camera for Cyber Monday
Amazon is currently hosting a sale on the Essential Phone for Cyber Monday that comes bundled with a 360-degree detachable camera mod. Instead of costing its normal $499 price without the camera, for today only, it’ll cost just $399 and […]
Deal: Essential Phone Down to $145 at Sprint for Black Friday
Essential’s first smartphone has seen yet another price drop. After permanently receiving a discount to $499, Sprint has introduced a temporary deal for Black Friday that will score you the phone for just $145. Now, if you choose to purchase […]