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.
  • TheHarpyEagle@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 months ago

    I think the issue is that people were expecting a custom (enough) OS, software, and firmware to justify asking $200 for a device that’s worse than a $150 phone in most every way.

    • w2tpmf@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      4 months ago

      I would expect bespoke software and OS in a $200 device to be way less impressive than what a multi billion dollar company develops.