It sounds like the company is now blocking access from "bootleg" APKs.
  • Rabbit R1 AI box is actually an Android app in a limited $200 box, running on AOSP without Google Play.
  • Rabbit Inc. is unhappy about details of its tech stack being public, threatening action against unauthorized emulators.
  • AOSP is a logical choice for mobile hardware as it provides essential functionalities without the need for Google Play.
  • SteveTechEnglish
    6·
    7 months ago

    They were expecting it to not be Android, but something more custom. Like I feel even just bare bones Linux would’ve been more acceptable.

    • blazera@lemmy.worldEnglish
      17·
      7 months ago

      Linux isnt custom, its just another open source OS. This is ridiculous.

      • aesthelete@lemmy.worldEnglish
        5·
        7 months ago

        Dude it’s an android app they are trying to sell for $200. Why apologize for this thing? Get some better expectations.

        • blazera@lemmy.worldEnglish
          14·
          7 months ago

          You say android app like that makes it worthless. Its software they made running on hardware they designed.

            • blazera@lemmy.worldEnglish
              11·
              7 months ago

              For a device thats running an android app. Yeah ive bought plenty of game systems. It could be like a drone, or smart hvac control, drawing tablet, vr headset, 3d printer. There are so many expensive programmed electronics.

              • aesthelete@lemmy.worldEnglish
                1·
                7 months ago

                I don’t know how you don’t understand how this is different. You could literally buy a better phone that can run lots of other Android apps faster for $200.

                Everything else you listed there has unique attributes, it’s not just a crippled, crappy phone running a single app. A drone flies, a smart HVAC control…controls your HVAC… Do I have to continue?🤦‍♂️