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 are the speaker's thoughts on the future of Android as an operating system?

What are the expected developments in the connected home market according to the speaker?

How does the speaker view the competition from Apple in the consumer electronics space?