Essential Phone is available now for pre-order from Essential, Sprint, and Best Buy
(Android Police)

It`s finally happening. Today marks the official, long-overdue launch of the Essential Phone PH-1 with Essential and Sprint making announcements that you can pre-order Andy Rubin`s new device today. Both Essential itself and Best Buy have the unlocked model for $699, and Sprint will be the exclusive carrier in the U.S. Both versions of the phone will work on all major U.S. carriers. Speaking of Sprint, however, the company is offering an interesting and sweet deal for the launch. Read MoreEssential Phone is available now for pre-order from Essential, Sprint, and Best Buy was written by the awesome team at Android Police.