Wednesday, 29 March 2017

Android founder's mystery phone runs on Android, Google exec teases

Ever since reports first emerged that computer engineer and Android co-founder Andy Rubin was making a new high-end phone, it's been speculated whether or not his mystery handset will use the operating system he helped create, or venture out into something new.

It seems the former is the case, as a remark from Alphabet executive chairman Eric Schmidt claims the phone designed by Rubin's new company, Essential, will be available for "Android users."

This tweet comes as a response to a glimpse at the so-called Essential phone, teased by Rubin himself. While giving us little to go off, it appears the phone rocks one of those bezel-less, edge-to-edge displays that's become so in vogue these days.

While Schmidt calling the Essential phone an Android is a clear enough indicator that it will use a familiar OS, it's still no replacement for an official reveal and so we still suggest taking it with a grain of salt until announcement day.

Thankfully, reports say that it won't be long before we hear more about Essential's entry into the smartphone market, claiming that the device will also feature a robust artificial intelligence, hardware add-on capabilities, and a slick ceramic back.

  • Will the Essential be any match for Google's own Pixel phone?


from TechRadar: Phone and communications news http://www.techradar.com/news/android-founders-mystery-phone-runs-on-android-google-exec-teases

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