Rabbit claims R1 ‘is not an Android app’ after reports said it was just an app

The report details how Rahman was able to set up the Pixel 6a “as if it were a Rabbit R1,” including navigating the setup wizard and creating a ‘rabbithole’ account.

Rahman was able to talk to the AI assistant but didn’t test other R1 features, assuming most wouldn’t work since the R1 app isn’t intended to run on a regular Android device and would likely need several system-level permissions.

As mentioned above, Lyu said R1 “is not an Android app.” However, he also noted the company was aware of “some unofficial rabbit OS app/website emulators” and warned that using a bootlegged APK “carries significant risks.”

Humane’s AI Pin and now Rabbit’s R1 device are both small, AI-powered gadgets that mostly offer features that smartphones are already capable of.

If Rabbit can’t prove why people need to buy the R1 to use its AI tools instead of just installing the software on their existing smartphone, that could be the final nail in the coffin for the poorly-reviewed R1.

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