May 28
Shanghai’s Roewe 350 auto rolls off the assembly line with Android 2.1
Posted in: Android, automobile, Today's ChiliThis is probably not what Google means by a mobile OS, but no matter: SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) has recently announced that the Roewe 350 — which began production last week — will feature a custom variant of Android 2.1 called Inkanet for its entertainment and GPS system. This bad boy sports Internet access (via China Telecom 3G), OnStar, and a “walkie-talkie” function for chatting with other Inkanet users. With the vehicle estimated to cost upwards of 130,000 yuan ($20,000), this is certainly the most expensive Android MID we’ve seen yet — as well as the least pocketable. Peep the car itself after the break.
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