# Android-Powered Auto Stereos The Parrot Asteroid is Packed with Convenient Navigation Features By Matt Ho | Published 2011-09-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parrot-asteroid References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/technology/misc-gadgets/parrot-asteroid-android-powered-car-stereo/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005AFVHLQ/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Stereos in cars are obviously common, but how many of them are actually Android-powered like the Parrot Asteroid? The great thing about the Parrot Asteroid is that aside from just being a [car radio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-audio-multimedia), it does so much more that a GPS doesn't. It's kind of like an app, only it works inside the car. The maps application allows the individual to search for a location based on their interest. For instance, they can look for any restaurant they want, and the app will provide directions and allow them to call the place. Then there's the 'Fuel for Less' feature, which helps the driver search for a gas station while listing the price for the nearest ones. The Parrot Asteroid can also notify the individual of accidents and traffic up ahead. Other goodies include an SD card slot, [Bluetooth 2.1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-fm), [voice-activated music search](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autovolume) and phonebook sync! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Android-powered Auto Stereos:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in car audio systems by incorporating Android operating system for enhanced features and functionality. - **Convenient Navigation Features:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the automotive industry by integrating advanced navigation features and services into car stereos. - **App-like Functionality Inside Cars:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive sector by creating car stereos that offer smartphone-like app functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automobile manufacturers and car audio system companies can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating Android-powered auto stereos. - **Technology:** Technology companies and developers can seize disruptive innovation opportunities in the car audio system market by creating advanced navigation features and app-like functionality. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into disruptive innovation opportunities by offering Android-powered car stereos with convenient navigation features and app-like functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Android-Powered Infotainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-ford-explorer.md) - [Wireless Smartphone Car Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-android-auto-device.md) - [Standalone Vehicle Head Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intellidash-pro.md) - [Revolutionary Carplay Android Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartbox.md) - [2-in-1 Wireless Carplay Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottocast.md) - [Immersive In-Car Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-sphera.md) - [AI-Powered Driving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-driving-app.md) - [Intuitive Car Audio Software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-audio-software.md) - [Smartphone-Like EV Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-3.md)