mc_gusto Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 From USA TODAY Sprint to be exclusive carrier of 'Essential' phone https://usat.ly/2taGi7y NEW YORK—The Essential phone that is the brainchild of Android co-founder Andy Rubin now has an exclusive U.S. carrier — Sprint.Why Sprint?“We like to bet with where we think the market is going as opposed to where the market was,” Essential President Niccolo de Masi told USA TODAY. “I feel like we are a new brand and a new consumer electronics company and we are partnering with the network of the future.”Sprint has been making progress in advancing its network but it still trails Verizon Wireless, AT&T and T-Mobile in subscribers.De Masi points as well to the friendship Rubin has with SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son. SoftBank owns 83% of Sprint and Rubin is an advisor to the SoftBank Vision Fund. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astyanax Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 $699 seems a bit steep for an "essential" phone. For $50 more you can get a 128GB iPhone 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZorbatron Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 $699 seems a bit steep for an "essential" phone. For $50 more you can get a 128GB iPhone 7. By the look of everything, this will be a much better device. Definitely it has better specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexgencpu Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Andy put out a statement that it's coming next couple of weeks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utiz4321 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Andy put out a statement that it's coming next couple of weeks..I think he said next few weeks. Whatever that means. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexgencpu Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I think he said next few weeks. Whatever that means. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk Yeah, who knows, but I hope for the best. This could turn out to be an excellent handset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH4RO Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Not thrilled with the fact that he missed his own deadline. He shouldn't make promises/statement he can't keep. It has me questioning my decision to buy one. Reliability/follow through should be a pillar for every start up company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexgencpu Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Lookie what just showed up on Best buy's site.... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/essential-ph-1-4g-lte-with-128gb-memory-cell-phone-black-moon-sprint/5938400.p?skuId=5938400&ref=199&loc=TM20TXf59aU&acampID=1&siteID=TM20TXf59aU-33RlGPDaNmstA8OdQrD3bA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefbal99 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Man, that is a pretty phone. I'd love to try one out, but its way out of my price range and budget right now. I like the magnet concept for the add-ons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Judged by the level of interest in its 10 post thread, this phone is non essential. AJ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefbal99 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Judged by the level of interest in its 10 post thread, this phone is non essential. AJ /tomato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arysyn Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Judged by the level of interest in its 10 post thread, this phone is non essential. AJ Its still doing better than the LG V30 thread I created. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH4RO Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I ordered one this morning and figured I'd give it a try. 15 day return policy if it underwhelms me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexgencpu Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Review of the essential... Pretty solid! 7hr screen on time! https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2017/8/18/16165040/essential-phone-review-android-andy-rubin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imex99 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Pre-ordered Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mideastbeast Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Is this an HPUE device? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilotimz Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Is this an HPUE device? Yes. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketr Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Any News on Calling Plus or Sprint WiFi calling support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexgencpu Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Yes. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk 4x4MIMO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilotimz Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 4x4MIMO? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexgencpu Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 No 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imex99 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Yes. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Are u sure on that sir, I've heard some contradictions......???? Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilotimz Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Yes. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Is this an HPUE device? Correction. No. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imex99 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Correction. No.Sad day indeed.. . But I was just charged for my phone, hopefully I getting some shipping information soon... Anyone see it hear of any cases? Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexgencpu Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Qualcomm confirms no 4x4MIMO. https://twitter.com/sherifhanna/status/900731174661771264 Sucks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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