The Essential Phone stops by the FCC, but its launch date is still a mystery

Andy Rubin's Essential Phone is one of those dying stars that shine brightly just before they go dark for eternity. Since the device was announced in late May to much praise, the company behind the Essential Phone has gone completely silent.

Although we know the Essential Phone will be exclusive to Sprint in the United States, we still don't have any idea when it will be launched on the market. Andy Rubin was pretty clear when asked about the Essential Phone's availability and said that his company would not accept reservations unless the smartphone would be released ...