Ford is expanding its SYNC® connectivity system, adding Apple CarPlay, Android Auto™, 4G LTE and several new AppLink™ apps to help millions of consumers stay connected behind the wheel and even when they are away from their cars.
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Ford is expected to talk more about its future as a connected auto company on January 5th at CES.
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Along with the new connectivity options, the Sync 3 system brings to Ford’s new vehicles 4G LTE technology and features like report tracking and Event seeker. Owners can program a remote start, unlock doors, check fuel level or locate a parked vehicle via their smartphone. Owners of the 2016 models with Sync 3 need not worry as their systems can be upgraded later this year.
SYNC Connect technology expands globally, reaching more than 20 million customers by 2020.
■Concur: Upon starting a auto, Concur users receive a prompt asking if they want to log a business trip. The first vehicle to feature the two interfaces will be the new Escape.
Bringing Apple CarPlay to Sync empowers iPhone users access to messages as well as maps. Finally, there is Tencent Chelian which leverages China’s QQ social media platform.
For those who are not familiar with Android Auto, the platform allows you to interact with specific Android apps on your Android phone through the car’s touch screen.
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Any current 2016 models with SYNC 3 do not include Apple or Android’s systems, nor Ford’s updates, but the company promises there will be a free system update later in the year for the new features.
