FORD SYNC 3 DELIVERS NEW, INNOVATIVE WAYS FOR PEOPLE TO STAY CONNECTED WITH THEIR LIVES WHILE ON THE MOVE
December 11, 2014 by Ford◾SYNC® 3 – Ford's new communications and entertainment system – features faster performance, more conversational voice recognition, a more intuitive smartphone-like touch screen and easier-to-understand graphical interface to help Ford customers connect and control their smartphone on the road ◾Also new: seamless integration of AppLink™ for a simple way to control smartphone apps, the addition of Siri Eyes-Free capability for iPhone users, over-the-air software updates using Wi-Fi, and enhanced 911 Assist® that provides subscription-free emergency calling in the event of a significant accident Ford today introduced SYNC® 3, a new communications and entertainment system that is faster, more intuitive and easier to use with enhanced response to driver commands. SYNC 3's more conversational voice recognition technology, a more smartphone-like touch screen and easy-to-read graphics will help millions of drivers connect with their lives and control their smartphone while on the road. The next-generation system builds on the capability of SYNC technology already in more than 10 million SYNC-equipped vehicles on the road globally. SYNC 3 begins arriving on new vehicles next year. 'Ford is delivering an easier way for customers to stay connected,' said Raj Nair, Ford chief technical officer and group vice president, Global Product Development. 'SYNC 3 is another step forward in delivering connectivity features customers most want, and they tell us this kind of technology is an important part of their decision to buy our vehicles.' Ford took a customer-centric approach in developing SYNC 3, drawing on 22,000 customer comments and suggestions, plus insights gleaned from research clinics, market surveys and tech industry benchmarking. Intuitive interface
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Although SYNC 3 is optimized for hands-free use, an all-new touch screen delivers an experience similar to a smartphone or tablet. Quicker response to touch as well as voice commands and smartphone-like gestures including pinch-to-zoom and swipe are central to SYNC 3, along with crisp, modern graphics. A bright background and large buttons with high-contrast fonts for daytime use help reduce screen washout in the sun. At night, the display automatically switches to a dark background to help reduce eye fatigue and minimize reflections on the windows. 'We considered all the modern smartphones and mobile operating systems and created something familiar but unique,' said Parrish Hanna, Ford global director of Human Machine Interface. SYNC 3 reduces on-screen complexity and prioritizes the control options customers use most. The home screen features three zone choices – Navigation, Audio and Phone. Tile-like icons dominate the screen, with a quick access function tray along the bottom making for a more straight-forward user experience. Phone contacts are searchable via a simple swipe of the finger to scroll through the alphabet. With 'One Box Search,' SYNC 3 users can look up points of interest or enter addresses in much the same way they use an Internet search engine. 'Simplicity has value,' said Hanna. 'Reducing the number of things on-screen also makes control easier and is designed to limit the number of times a driver has to glance at the screen.' Easy-to-use voice recognition Ford SYNC – the industry's first system to widely and most affordably offer voice-activated technology to control smartphones – becomes more capable with the next-generation system by minimizing the number of steps needed to carry out a command. With SYNC 3, simply saying 'play
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