Ford ditches Microsoft Sync for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
#71
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This article says "SYNC 3 will first be available on late 2015 models, including the popular Mustang and F-150 pickup."
http://www.ibtimes.com/ces-2015-ford...-video-1776818
I was going to order a Platinum tomorrow but now I think I will wait for this.
http://www.ibtimes.com/ces-2015-ford...-video-1776818
I was going to order a Platinum tomorrow but now I think I will wait for this.
#72
Senior Member
I just ordered one for my truck. I did not like the mater screen, and does it ever show fingerprints!
#73
I think Android Auto and CarPlay will be intergrated more with App Link 3, which comes out later. Sync 3 sounds like the pre-req for app link.
Definitely digging the wi-fi connectivity as well! I'm sure someone will figure out how to mount a hard drive in the car and connect to it wirelessly.
**Edit, will also wait for a 2016 if this is the case!
Definitely digging the wi-fi connectivity as well! I'm sure someone will figure out how to mount a hard drive in the car and connect to it wirelessly.
**Edit, will also wait for a 2016 if this is the case!
Last edited by sigpilocal; 01-18-2015 at 05:42 PM. Reason: furgot
#74
After reading the various topics... I do believe Sync 3 will be upgraded to eventually support android auto and apple carplay... I think this will be pushed out to all sync 3 units too. For that reason plus the upgrades in sync 3 over sync 2 alone, I am painfully going to wait until I can get it in the truck. If I thought I could later on buy a sync 3 unit and swap them out, I'd maybe consider jumping on a '15 now as I'm really ready to get another truck and get rid of my car.
#75
After reading the various topics... I do believe Sync 3 will be upgraded to eventually support android auto and apple carplay... I think this will be pushed out to all sync 3 units too. For that reason plus the upgrades in sync 3 over sync 2 alone, I am painfully going to wait until I can get it in the truck. If I thought I could later on buy a sync 3 unit and swap them out, I'd maybe consider jumping on a '15 now as I'm really ready to get another truck and get rid of my car.
#76
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I was also planning on buying a 2015 model because I liked the new changes in the design. I picked up a 2014 on a 2yr lease so I can buy the 2017, which should have the Android Auto and maybe 10spd tranny.
#77
Thats a good idea. I need power folding mirrors to get the damn things into my garage, all I have seen around me are EB XLTs that don't interest me.
#78
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