Smartphone Firm Born From Essential's Ashes is Shutting Down

OSOM Products, founded by former Essential employees, is shutting down due to legal issues and financial struggles. Essential, led by Andy Rubin, faced poor sales and sexual misconduct allegations, leading to its collapse. OSOM was formed in 2020 to create privacy-focused products, including the OSOM Privacy Cable and OV1 smartphone. OSOM's goal was to build upon the legacy of Essential's talented engineers. However, despite promising products, OSOM has encountered challenges and is now ceasing operations. The shutdown is a setback for the privacy-focused smartphone market. OSOM's former executives and employees are now seeking new opportunities. The closure of OSOM highlights the challenges faced by startups in the competitive smartphone industry. Despite having a strong team and innovative products, OSOM was unable to overcome legal and financial hurdles.