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Nothing CEO reveals why the company acquired Essential, then never used it
The stable Android 16 update is rolling out to these devices
Joel Joseph
June 13, 2025
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Have you ever wondered why Nothing bought Essential and then ignored it? 🤔💼
In today’s newsletter, we've got Nothing's CEO finally explaining their mysterious Essential acquisition, Android 16's stable release rolling out to select devices, and Samsung avoiding penalties in a major performance throttling lawsuit.
Meanwhile, OnePlus is doubling down on Indian esports, and Xgimi's bringing award-winning portable projectors to global markets.
Here's what you'll find in today's tech roundup:
Nothing CEO's Essential acquisition explanation
Android 16's stable rollout details
Samsung's legal victory in GOS lawsuit
OnePlus's renewed esports partnership
Xgimi's MoGo 4 portable projector series
Additional reads about Nothing Phone 3 details, best summer feature phones, and Redmi's gaming tablet
Read on for all the details!
More than four years after the surprising acquisition, Nothing’s CEO Carl Pei has finally explained why the company bought smartphone startup Essential, founded by Android creator Andy Rubin, in early 2021.
In a newly published seven-minute video on the company’s YouTube channel, Pei detailed the rationale behind the deal and why Nothing ultimately never used the Essential name, even though that was the original intention.
Read on to find out.
 After months of testing, the stable version of Android 16 is finally here, but it’s not available to all eligible devices just yet. The update is currently rolling out to select Google Pixel phones and tablets and will gradually cover devices from other Android brands over the coming weeks and months. Google Pixels are typically the first to receive the newest version of the Android OS, and this year is no exception. |  Samsung just dodged a major legal blow over its Galaxy S22 lineup. A Seoul court has ruled on a class-action lawsuit filed by nearly 1,900 users who accused the company of hiding performance throttling tied to its Game Optimizing Service (GOS). The verdict is in, but it’s not what plaintiffs hoped for. On June 12, 2025, the Seoul Central District Court dismissed the claims of 1,882 Galaxy S22 owners, each seeking 300,000 won (roughly $221) in damages. |
 OnePlus is deepening its footprint in India’s surging mobile esports scene. The company has announced its return as the title sponsor and official smartphone partner for the upcoming Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series (BGMS) Season 4. It marks a continuation of OnePlus’ multi-year partnership with Nodwin Gaming, the esports powerhouse behind India’s first televised BGMI tournament. |  Xgimi has officially launched its latest portable projector lineup, the MoGo 4 Series, in global markets. The new series includes the MoGo 4 and the higher-end MoGo 4 Laser. Xgimi introduced both models earlier this year in China under the Play 6 series name. The MoGo 4 Series projectors are compact enough to fit in a bag and include a built-in battery for true portability. Both models also earned the iF Design Award 2025. |
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