Ford May Sync With BlackBerry

By Joe Bruzek
March 5, 2015
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Sync is the voice-activated central command system used to connect mobile devices, entertainment and emergency services within Ford’s lineup of cars, trucks and SUVs. Though developed by Ford, at the core of Sync is Microsoft’s Windows Embedded Automotive software. Well, for now, anyway. An unnamed industry source says the next-generation Sync is going to ditch Microsoft for BlackBerry’s QNX automotive unit used by many other major automakers, according to USA Today (read more here).

Cars.com’s struggles with Ford’s Sync-powered MyFord Touch are no secret, and new background software could potentially speed up a lot of the lag and address glitches we’ve experience with the system. Still, the layout and hands-on interface of MyFord Touch is our biggest sore spot. Meaning, the new software could be amazing, but without an update to the interface drivers use every day there could still be problems.

Cars.com’s Issues With MyFord Touch

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Joe Bruzek

Managing Editor Joe Bruzek’s 22 years of automotive experience doesn’t count the lifelong obsession that started as a kid admiring his dad’s 1964 Chevrolet Corvette — and continues to this day. Joe’s been an automotive journalist with Cars.com for 16 years, writing shopper-focused car reviews, news and research content. As Managing Editor, one of his favorite areas of focus is helping shoppers understand electric cars and how to determine whether going electric is right for them. In his free time, Joe maintains a love-hate relationship with his 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that he wishes would fix itself. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-bruzek-2699b41b/

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