• 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.
  • @blazera
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    95 months ago

    Programmed electronic revealed to be running a program?

    • @cley_faye
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      215 months ago

      No, revealed to not be specific design at all. The device is actually a terrible phone with less feature than a phone, nothing more. The app would likely run as-is on any Android phone with 100% of the feature provided.

      Paying $200 for a bottom of the line smartphone that can’t smartphone is a bit much.

      • @blazera
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        -55 months ago

        What do you mean not specific design? Android apps are just programs. What were any of you expecting it to be programmed with? A brand new programming language?

        • @cley_faye
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          75 months ago

          This is not about the programming language nor the OS. It’s about masquerading a cheap butchered android phone as a brand new device. If it was some custom, optimized hardware to connect the main I/O (camera, touchscreen, buttons) to a piece of software that communicate with a remote server, it would justify the price. But as it is, it’s a borderline refurbished weak phone hardware sold for $200.

          • @blazera
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            -35 months ago

            This is not about the programming language nor the OS

            It’s about masquerading a cheap butchered android phone

            Wait til you hear about what android is. Android isnt a company that makes phones.

        • @[email protected]
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          65 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
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            -65 months ago

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

            • @aesthelete
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              5 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
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                -35 months ago

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

                • @aesthelete
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                  55 months ago

                  Would you pay $200 for an android app?

                  • @blazera
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                    05 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.