Overview

• Rabbit said rabbitOS 2 is available now as a free download for 2024 R1 units, signaling a full software reset rather than new hardware.
• The update replaces the voice-first approach with a card-based interface, adds Quick Settings for brightness and volume, and makes conversation flows visible on-screen.
• Touch and gesture controls gain prominence with options such as a camera shortcut, keyboard input for follow-ups, and easier navigation through feature cards.
• A new Creations feature introduces 'vibe coding,' letting users describe tools or simple games that the device’s AI generates directly on the R1.
• Rabbit is pairing the rollout with a free global shipping promotion through September, as coverage notes the push to win back users after a rocky launch and cites CEO Jesse Lyu’s acknowledgment of a gap between vision and delivery; one outlet also reports a high daily abandonment rate.