The Creator of Android Just Unveiled a New Smartphone

May 31, 2017, 11:18 AM

Former [f500link]Google[/f500link] executive and Android founder Andy Rubin is releasing a new smartphone via his recently launched company, Essential.

Rubin hopes to differentiate the $699 smartphone from its many competitors with features like a magnetic port for accessories and a titanium design. The company has not yet announced when the new phone will begin shipping.