At the recent Content and Apps for Automotive Conference (by Telematics Update), we talked a lot of about voice controls and the important role they will play in creating a safe and usable in-car infotainment experience. A lot of the major products out there already feature voice controls of some sort, but today Ford announced the availability [...]
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Ford Sync Release AppLink to 2011 Fiesta; Apple iPhone Supported
December 21st, 2010 
Jeff Shariat 
Posted in Apps + Products, Emerging Tech, Ford Sync / Touch, Telematics 
Tags: android, apple, applink, blackberry, Ford, ford sync, iphone, News, openbeack, pandora, stitcher, tech, Telematics, voice controls 
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October 4th, 2010 Jeff Shariat Download the Ford Sync Fact Sheet PDF 1-Pager or read it all below. Overview Ford SYNC®, co-developed with Microsoft and using Nuance Communications voice recognition technology, allows customers to bring digital media players and Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones into their vehicles and operate the devices via voice commands or with the steering wheel’s redundant audio controls. SYNC is an agnostic [...]
Posted in Apps + Products, Emerging Tech, Featured, Ford Sync / Touch, Safety + Security, Telematics Tags: automotive, convergence, Emerging Tech, Ford, ford sync, Ford Sync / Touch, Sync, technology, Telematics Comments OffFord Announces AppLink
April 20th, 2010 Jeff Shariat Today, Ford announced AppLink, the in-car application that will reside on the Sync system and enable developers to take advantage of voice and hard-button controls to interact with applications on Android and Blackberry smartphones. We’ve already covered the Sync Apps and APIs extensively so click through to the original post to read more. You can [...]
Posted in Apps + Products, Emerging Tech, Ford Sync / Touch, News, Telematics Tags: android, apps, automotive, Ford, ford sync, News, Sync, tech, Telematics 2 Comments »Ford Sync Has The Lead, Will It Hold On To It?
April 1st, 2010 Jeff Shariat It’s a new foundation for the ultimate mobile device. The automobile will never be the same. As the mobile web (i.e. sites specifically designed to be viewed on mobile devices) is being replaced by mobile apps and sites that are dual purpose (i.e. the standard site can be viewed reliably in a mobile browser) Google [...]
Posted in Etc..., Ford Sync / Touch Tags: api, automotive, convergence, Emerging Tech, infotainment, iphone, iphone app, mobile, MyFord, MyFord Touch, real-time data, Safety + Security, Sync, tech, technology, Telematics, twitter 2 Comments »Ford Sync Feature Spotlight: Security
March 10th, 2010 Jeff Shariat Convergence is awesome and our smartphones are becoming more and more the central hub of our technology ecosystem (particularly the mobile ecosystem). That being said, I’ve always wondered how far we can go with convergence before losing my phone becomes a bigger problem then not being able to access x or y through my phone [...]
Posted in Emerging Tech, Ford Sync / Touch, Safety + Security, Telematics Tags: automotive, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, security, Telematics 3 Comments »Ford Sync Feature Spotlight: API and Apps (aka AppLink)
March 9th, 2010 Jeff Shariat Update: Ford has announced the AppLink downloadable program which will be the in-vehicle application that manages the functionality discussed in this post. It will be available first on the 2011 Ford Fiesta and will allow integration with Android and Blackberry apps. We’ve talked about the importance of apps in the future of the telematics landscape [...]
Posted in Ford Sync / Touch, Telematics Tags: convergence, Emerging Tech, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, geo lccation, infotainment, iphone, mobile, produc spotlight, real-time data, Telematics, twitter 2 Comments »Product Spotlight: Airbiquity VIAaq
February 25th, 2010 Jeff Shariat VIAaq is the other half of the service delivery infrastructure Airbiquity offers. Yesterday we talked about Airbiquity’s aqLink data-over-voice in-band software modem and the strengths and weaknesses associated with the technology. Today we’re discussing the other half of Airbiquity’s service delivery infrastructure, a Managed Data Services Platform, VIAaq. VIAaq is a connected services solution used [...]
Posted in Ford Sync / Touch, Telematics Tags: airbiquity, aqLink, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, News, products, Sync, tech, Telematics, VIAaq 1 Comment »PopSci Takes Notice of a Telematics Trend
February 23rd, 2010 Jeff Shariat PopSci.com has put out a quick hit post highlighting the trend in automotive to integrate the smartphone and the vehicle. A trend that we’ve talked about extensively here at inTELEMATICStoday.com. Click through for a quick hit on mBrace, Sync and OnStar. via [@connectedcar] via [popsci] Share and Enjoy:
Posted in Emerging Tech, Etc..., Ford Sync / Touch, Telematics Tags: connectivity, smartphone, Telematics 3 Comments »Sync Named Top 10 Most Innovative Mobile Tech
February 22nd, 2010 Jeff Shariat Ford has been named one of Fast Company’s top 10 most innovative companies in mobile tech for the MyFord Touch infotainment and telematics system. At #5 on the list Ford is the first and only automotive company to make it and is wedged nicely between hardware supplier HTC and web company Evernote (worth noting that [...]
Posted in Ford Sync / Touch, News, Telematics Tags: Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, Sync, Telematics 1 Comment »MyFord Touch Feature Spotlight: Navigation
February 15th, 2010 Jeff Shariat Ford’s announcement that navigation features will come standard as part of the MyFord and Sync packages marks the first real foray by an OEM into the world of low cost navigation solutions. We’ve already discussed the Traffic, Directions and Information feature so today we’re focusing on the MyFord system which includes the more traditional method [...]
Posted in Emerging Tech, Ford Sync / Touch, LBS, News Tags: CES, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, gps, inrix, MyFord, MyFord Touch, News, real-time traffic, Telematics, telenav 1 Comment »MyFord Touch Feature Spotlight: Voice Controls
February 2nd, 2010 Jeff Shariat Everyone is scrambling to get voice controls squared away… They have been for many years and will be for years to come. At CES 2010 this year Ford announced an upgrade to their voice control system powered by Nuance Communications. The updates will be launched with the MyFord Touch system in 2010. The refined voice [...]
Posted in Etc..., Ford Sync / Touch Tags: automotive ford, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, MyFord, MyFord Touch, Safety + Security, Sync, Telematics, voice controls Comments OffFord Sync Feature Spotlight: Send-to-SYNC
February 1st, 2010 Jeff Shariat The Ford Sync Send-to-SYNC feature is another basic but value add feature of the system. By allowing users to visit MapQuest.com and send destination to the vehicle Ford has enabled another integration point for users to connect their regular web browsing with the vehicle. This type of feature has existed in the marketplace for many [...]
Posted in Ford Sync / Touch, Telematics Tags: Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, geo, maps, MyFord, MyFord Touch, Sync, Telematics Comments OffFord Sync Feature Spotlight: 911 Assist + Vehicle Health Reports
February 1st, 2010 Jeff Shariat There are many systems out there that enable in-vehicle safety and security features. OnStar, Safety Connect, Tele-Aid to name a few… These systems are generally expensive options and require monthly fees, but offer advanced features, embedded mobile wireless and call center support. Ford Sync offers, amongst other features (also discussed on this site), 911 assist [...]
Posted in Ford Sync / Touch, Telematics Tags: 911, 911 assist, airbag, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, onstar, Safety + Security, security, Sync, Telematics Comments OffFord Sync Feature Spotlight: Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI)
January 25th, 2010 Jeff Shariat Ford recently announced a the new Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI) app for the Ford Sync system. From Ford’s Press Release: SYNC TDI leverages a customer’s existing mobile phone; includes an integrated GPS receiver to connect customers to real-time turn-by-turn driving directions, traffic reports and business searches; offers extra features and applications such as favorite [...]
Posted in CES, Emerging Tech, Ford Sync / Touch Tags: CES, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, gps, LBS, real, real-time data, real-time traffic, Sync 1 Comment »Ford Sync Feature Spotlight: Service Delivery Network
January 22nd, 2010 Jeff Shariat Ford has launched their Service Delivery Network (SDN) to provide real-time access to information in a flexible, integrated, and affordable solution. The system gives Ford Sync users access to voice-activated turn-by-turn directions, traffic, business, news, sports and weather information without the high hardware and subscription costs of many telematics solutions. The latest and greatest in [...]
Posted in Emerging Tech, Ford Sync / Touch, Telematics Tags: Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, google navigation, incident data, real-time traffic, Sync, Telematics, traffic 1 Comment »Ford Sync Feature Spotlight: HD Radio with iTunes Tagging
January 22nd, 2010 Jeff Shariat At CES this year Ford announced the first OEM HD Radio with iTunes Tagging (amongst a million other things). Ford is continuing to squeeze new technologies into the car and the introduction of HD Radio adds to an already packed technology suite (i.e. standard AM/FM radio, satellite radio, and Bluetooth audio streaming). Now if you [...]
Posted in Emerging Tech, Ford Sync / Touch, Telematics Tags: Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, hd radio, Sync, Telematics Comments OffFord Sync Feature Spotlight: WiFi And Mobile Hotspot In The Car
January 20th, 2010 Jeff Shariat The new MyFord Touch driver technology features a built-in WiFi receiver, built in browser, and support for USB broadband modems. WiFi Receiver The Wi-Fi receiver allows your vehicle, when parked, to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots within range, and to enable the built-in browser (accessed using the system’s 8″ touch screen). This means each equipped vehicle [...]
Posted in CES, Emerging Tech, Ford Sync / Touch Tags: CES, Emerging Tech, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, MyFord, MyFord Touch, Sync, Telematics, Wifi 1 Comment »Ford Sync – The Basics
January 19th, 2010 Jeff Shariat What is Sync? Launched in 2007 and based on Microsoft’s Auto OS is a factory installed system ($395) designed to streamline the integration of cell phones and media players into the vehicle. Sync primarily utilizes USB and Bluetooth to connect devices to the system and allow voice controls of the attached devices. The Sync team [...]
Ford Launches MyFord Touch – Next generation of in-vehicle connectivity
January 14th, 2010 Jeff Shariat At CES this year Alan Mulally took his opportunity as they keynote speaker to spend almost two hours talking about Ford and a good bit of that talking about Ford Sync and the new MyFord Touch. It’s an impressive system that makes use of 2 4.2” full-color LCDs, an 8-inch LCD, WiFi capabilities, navigation and [...]
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