Essential COO De Masi on New Phone, Connected Home

The transcript discusses a company's strategy to compete in a slowing market by offering innovative consumer electronics with premium materials and unique features. The focus is on a new device with a ceramic titanium enclosure, a large screen, and a 360 camera. The company aims to provide significant innovation and value, emphasizing a pure Android experience and an open ecosystem. They also plan to develop a connected home system, avoiding a walled garden approach. The discussion includes market competition and the potential for future operating system development.

What unique material is used in the new device's enclosure?

• Plastic

• Aluminum

• Ceramic Titanium

• Glass

What is a key feature of the device's display?

• Notch-less design

• Curved edges

• Foldable screen

• Rounded screen

What approach is taken towards the Android operating system in the device?

• Closed ecosystem

• Heavily customized

• Pure and simple

• Loaded with apps

What is the company's stance on third-party accessory development?

• Open ecosystem

• Limited to select partners

• Only in-house accessories

• Prohibited

How does the company view the current state of the connected home market?

• Fully developed

• In its infancy

• Over-saturated

• Declining

What is the company's long-term vision for the connected home?

• A closed network

• A walled garden approach

• A horizontal ecosystem

• A focus on single appliances

What is the company's perspective on building their own phone operating system?

• Never considered

• Immediate priority

• Already in development

• Possible in the long run