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Essential

Essential Products was a smartphone and smart home hardware manufacturer founded by Android co-creator Andy Rubin.

Essential is a privately held company operating in the hardware & electronics sector, based in USA. Leadership tracked by CEOInsider includes Andy Rubin (CEO).

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Recent coverage has focused on Essential Products' shutdown in early 2020, with the smartphone startup founded by Android creator Andy Rubin citing no clear path to deliver its new phone to customers. The closure followed months of scandal and scrutiny surrounding Rubin, including an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior at a previous employer.

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