May 28
Shanghais Roewe 350 Gets Android 2.1 In-Car Nav
Posted in: Android, Google, navigation, Today's Chili
We’ve heard rumblings about Android finding its way into in-car entertainment systems before. But here’s something that’s actually in production: Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) announced that its Roewe 350 sedan will feature a custom “Inkanet” version of Android 2.1 for its navigation and DVD entertainment system, Autoblog reports.
The system includes China Telecom 3G-powered mobile Internet access, OnStar, and a nifty “walkie-talkie” system for chatting with other Inkanet users. The SAIC Roewe 350 will cost about $20,000 when it goes on sale in China shortly; production line assembly began last week, according to the report. Just imagine the syncing possibilities with an HTC Droid Incredible or Sprint EVO 4G…
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