According to Digital Trends’ Section Editor Joe Maring, the Rabbit R1 falls short when it comes to simplicity and utility compared to using a budget Android phone for similar tasks. Many users find that the R1 does not add much value to their daily lives, as basic tasks can be easily done with smartphone apps, making the R1 feel more like an AI app at best.
The Rabbit R1’s Android secret
Android expert Mishal Rahman discovered that the Rabbit R1’s software is essentially an Android app running on a launcher based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Despite Rabbit’s initial claims, the R1’s software is confirmed to be built on AOSP, with AI tasks being processed in the cloud similar to other AI tools like ChatGPT.
