Ford To Release SDK And API Based On Sync Technology

Making Smartphones Easier To Use In Cars

Technology continues to advance into the dashboard as FORD announced plans at the CTIA trade show in SAN FRANCISCO for a software developer kit and application programming interface based on its SYNC in-car technology, which will enable developers to produce hands-free apps.

PC MAGAZINE reports "The SYNC Mobile Application Developer Network will allow developers to create a voice UI for apps using the in-vehicle speech recognition system; write information to the radio head display or in-vehicle touch screen; speak text using text-to-speech engine; use the in-vehicle menu system to provide commands or options for mobile apps; get button presses from the radio and steering wheel controls; and receive vehicle data."

"Car and wireless connectivity will only grow even closer together as more and more customers demand seamless connectivity between home, office, and vehicle," FORD VP/Global Product Development DERRICK KUZAK said. "FORD has been a leader in in-car communications, but we could not have accomplished as much as we have without plenty of commitment and partnership."

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