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The Rabbit R1’s first software update addresses its dismal battery life


Not a moment too soon.

Battery life is far from the only issue addressed — other highlights include an improved music playback UI, improved Bluetooth reliability, and a fix for a compatibility issue when the device is plugged into a car that seems to have bricked at least one R1. There’s also improved stability for the voice recorder, which is great news because I haven’t been able to get it to work at all. However, the company seems committed to issuing frequent software updates, and a fix for the bad battery life was crucial.

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