FORD SYNC 3 ANDROID
Online functionality comes through Sync 3's AppLink, which mirrors supported apps running on a connected iPhone or Android phone on the car's screen.
Sync 3 doesn't include a built-in data connection, although Ford could add that in the future. Unfortunately, those results only came from the system's onboard database rather than also conducting an online search. Similar to search in Google Maps or Apple Maps, I could type a name or street address into a single box, which quickly returned relevant results. Navigation also benefits from streamlined destination input. But we do know now that Sync 3 is considerably easier to use, making it a welcome addition across the Ford line-up.Sync 3 shows detailed maps of urban areas, including renderings of buildings. Time will tell, as will our annual reliability survey results. Happily, Ford's fascination with banning knobs in favor of capacitive buttons is almost fully eradicated across the lineup those flush touch-sensitive controls were frustrating in their unpredictability and couldn't really be used without looking away from the road.įinally, we don't know if Sync 3 will be more reliable than MyFord Touch. Ford's screen size is also smaller than that of some competitors. For instance, on the Ford Escape that we drove, the dashboard design blocks some view of the corners of the screen, and the screen is a far reach away. But since Sync 3 is moving into existing dashboard designs across the Ford lineup, some legacy issues still remain. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Chrysler's Uconnect 8.4 must be feeling especially honored by this particular feature.Īll high praise indeed. That took some getting used to, and it was never as clear as Sync 3's large onscreen buttons running across the bottom screen. Arcane navigation settings are hidden unless you really need them.Ī literal cornerstone of MyFord Touch was its color-coded corners for each major function, like navigation, phone, audio, and climate. Much like Tesla's class-leading navigation system, searching for points of interest by typing out the name is impressively quick. Programming a destination is stripped to the bare necessities. Nowhere is this philosophy more apparent than Sync 3's navigation system. In stark contrast, Sync 3 sticks to the essentials, and it proves to be far better for that discipline. It felt like MyFord Touch had no editor during its initial design seemingly no conceivable feature was left on the cutting-room floor. But forget about static showroom or brochure appeal Sync 3's resulting big fonts and huge onscreen buttons are just what you want when driving.įord Sync 3 shows the value in the "less is more" strategy of interface design. It's more straightforward and earnest, almost like it emerged from elementary school rather than a design college. Cosmetically, Ford Sync 3 lacks the glossy high-tech look of MyFord Touch. You also immediately notice the new touch-screen layout. (Cars with MyFord Touch can not be upgraded to Ford Sync 3.) Upgraded processors contribute to an immediately noticeable improvement in response time. Unlike MyFord Touch's Microsoft-based platform, Ford Sync 3 features QNX, a well-regarded operating system used by many other car companies.
Ford Sync 3 is being introduced on many of the company's products for the 2016 model year.
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