SYNC 3 cars can only run Android Auto with a cable, while newer versions support wireless and wired. For wireless connections, you need Bluetooth to be activated.

Ford adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to Sync 3, enhances its own AppLink Choice is good, and when it comes to in-car smartphone connectivity, Ford's giving you options.

Ford is increasing the number of smartphone functions that can be controlled from car interfaces by adding support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and introducing more apps for its Sync in ...

Ford pushes Sync AppLink as a legitimate interface on par with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and will offer all three. Toyota goes further; it adopts open AppLink, but not CarPlay or Android Auto.

Ford is rolling out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to its earlier SYNC 3 cars, with a hotly-anticipated update for its model year 2016 vehicles. SYNC 3 version 2.2 will be available both via a ...

Dominick Tomaszewski When Ford added Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, it also built in seamless ways to move between their functions and SYNC 3 functions.

Ford has announced that its Sync 3 infotainment system will support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone-mirroring from the factory starting with 2017-model-year vehicles.

Google says Ford is already aware of the broken calls on Android Auto, and while its software engineers are investing, a workaround is available ...

Owners of Ford vehicles with Sync 3 will soon be able to enjoy Android Auto or Apple's Car Play in their cars. The automaker announced that its connected car system will start playing nicer with ...