The R1 was initially touted as a revolutionary AI device with a $200 price tag, but was later criticized for its poor battery life, limited touchscreen, and buggy software. But most of all, its main functionality raised questions: why not an app? After all, reviewers write, the R1 is essentially a pocket-sized touchscreen with a camera that’s a mirror image of most smartphones.
Adding fuel to the fire, Android Authority has obtained and tested the unofficial APK of “R1 Launcher”, an Android app that completely replicates the R1’s functionality. This application successfully launched on a regular smartphone with some modifications, even recognizing the user’s SIM card and using the phone’s buttons.
Rabbit responded to this discussion. In their description, they acknowledge that the R1 is based on a “custom” version of Android (AOSP) that is highly customized for their device. They claim that the “Rabbit OS” and Large Action Models (LAMs) run in the cloud and interact with this modified Android kernel. However, they insist that this is not the stock Android app.
Source: Ferra
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