Android roots Archives

Winsage

July 20, 2024

Huawei could next aim for Windows after exiting Android roots in China?

Huawei is developing HarmonyOS NEXT, a new operating system free from U.S.-based components and Android, to challenge foreign operating systems in the local market. The company has eliminated all source code related to Android or Linux and integrated self-developed components into the new OS. HarmonyOS NEXT will not support Google or Android-compatible apps but will enhance the performance of Huawei devices. Huawei is also working on HarmonyOS PC, a computer-specific software that could potentially launch in 2024, with leaked information suggesting an earlier release. The Chinese government is supporting Huawei in building the HarmonyOS ecosystem, with the stable version of HarmonyOS NEXT expected to be released in the fourth quarter of this year.

AppWizard

May 17, 2024

Yes, Rivian uses Android Automotive OS to build its software experience

Rivian is using Google's Android Automotive as the foundation for its in-car software experience, which will also be implemented in the forthcoming R2 and R3 models.

AppWizard

May 4, 2024

The Rabbit R1 Truly Could Have Done Everything As An App – Talk Android

The Rabbit R1's app can function fully on an Android phone, with some features not translating seamlessly. The CEO's claims of a bespoke Android build were found to be minimal customization. Negative reviews are continuing to come in for the Rabbit R1.

AppWizard

May 2, 2024

Rabbit denies that the Rabbit R1 is fundamentally just an Android app

The Rabbit R1 is not simply powered by a single Android app, as clarified by Rabbit's founder and CEO Jesse Lyu. The device's capabilities are cloud-based, with a bespoke Android Open Source Project and lower level firmware modifications. Despite the device having an on-device client in the form of an Android app, its large language model and action model are cloud-based and cannot be replicated on a phone.