Prototype Android Version of the Redfly Demoed

Celio Corp. is early in the process of making the software that would allow Android-based device to connect to the Redfly smartphone terminal.

The Redfly is a laptop-shaped device that can be used to give a smartphone a larger display, full keyboard, mouse, and USB ports. Essentially, it turns a smartphone into a subnotebook.

Currently, this accessory only works with Windows Mobile devices, but Celio was at CES showing off a "proof of concept" prototype for Google's Android OS.

Celio stopped short of promising that an Android support is coming to the Redfly, instead saying that this prototype had been created to show the company's commitment to extending its reach belong Windows Mobile.

Redfly for the Car

While at CES, Celio was also showing off a possible in-dash version of the Redfly.

This would be built into the car, and give the user access to their smartphone's functionality on a larger touchscreen. It would let the driver more easily make use of their phone's GPS, or allow the passenger to read their email or even access websites via the phone's built-in Internet connection.

Naturally, there would be no keyboard or mouse, so all interaction would be through the touchscreen.

This version of the Redfly would require no additional development, but it would necessitate a car company interested in building this device into an upcoming model.