Android creator Andy Rubin has a new backer for his startup — Amazon (AMZN)

Essential, Andy Rubin's new electronics startup, is getting ready to reveal more about its anticipated smartphone, even as it announced it had an intriguing new backer: Amazon.
In a tweet on Wednesday, Rubin said the company was in "mass production" of its phone and that additional information would be available next week. He also posted pictures of the production process.We are in full mass production, ramping up to deliver your Essential Phone. Find out where you can get yours next week! #thi