Android-Based Parrot Asteroid In-Car System to Launch Late October/Early November
Parrot has mentioned to one of our readers that their Asteroid product – which is an in-car media-hub based on Android – will be coming out sometime near the end of October and beginning of November. We’ve covered Parrot’s Android products before but have yet to see a huge commercial launch.
The Asteroid is based on Android but it’s been customized for use on a 3.2 inch in-dash display. They anticipate several apps will be available for it upon launch(though we’re sure the apps won’t be as extensive as phone or tablet apps are).
It’s also being advertised as a hands-free in-car telephone working through Bluetooth to help you keep both hands on the wheel. There’s also voice recognition. Components include a Bluetooth microphone and a GPS receiver that both mount to the top of your windshield, up and out of the way. [Parrot, Thanks Elijah!]