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Ford today launches its SYNC®
3 AppLink® Emulator, free software that makes it easy
for developers to create and test apps for compatibility with the
automaker’s connectivity system – without needing to access an actual
vehicle
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SYNC 3 AppLink Emulator allows developers to set certain conditions –
such as vehicle speed, location, temperature and mileage – to test how
their app responds to each; it enables creation of apps that deliver
more personalized experiences for customers
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Growing Ford Developer Program counts more than 15,000 registered
users and more than 90 AppLink-compatible apps globally; Ford to host
third annual SYNC AppLink Developer Conference at CTIA Super Mobility
2016™ in Las Vegas this September
Company Website:
http://corporate.ford.com/
DEARBORN, Mich. -- (Business Wire)
With more than 15 million SYNC®-equipped vehicles on roads
around the world today and 43 million expected by 2020, Ford is
introducing a free tool for smartphone app developers aimed at making it
easy and cost-efficient to develop in-car apps compatible with the
company’s SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system.
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Downloadable from the Ford Developer Program website, SYNC 3 AppLink Emulator is a software program that helps developers create AppLink-enabled apps by allowing them to test how their app will look and work on a SYNC 3 interface - without access to an actual vehicle. (Photo: Business Wire)
Downloadable from the Ford Developer Program website,
SYNC 3 AppLink Emulator is a software program that helps developers
create AppLink-enabled apps by allowing them to test how their app will
look and work on a SYNC 3 interface – without access to an actual
vehicle.
“The SYNC 3 AppLink Emulator makes app development far more accessible
to the developer community,” says Dave Hatton, manager of mobile app
development, Ford Connected Vehicle and Services. “We expect this tool
to open the door to a host of new and exciting car-friendly apps from
developers, both big and small, around the world.”
Critical app development tool
The emulator allows a smartphone to connect to the developer’s computer
– just like it would normally connect to SYNC 3. The software platform
then mimics SYNC 3 by connecting to the app running from the developer’s
phone. The user fine-tunes the look and functionality of the app, then
can instantly see how the created features would appear on the
in-vehicle touch screen.
The software allows developers to set certain conditions – such as
vehicle speed, location, temperature and mileage – to test how the app
responds to each. These customizable settings empower developers to make
apps that deliver more personalized experiences for customers.
Making app development more accessible
The free software emulator, with its ready accessibility, will help
speed development, especially in markets where developers have limited
access to vehicles or Ford’s current method of SYNC-compatible app
development – tabletop hardware units known as FordDev Technology
Development Kits. Ford makes the kits, also known as SYNC-in-a-box,
available through a San Francisco location.
Developer conference and hackathon
Ford will host its third annual SYNC AppLink Developer Conference in
conjunction with CTIA Super Mobility 2016™, Sept. 7-9, in Las
Vegas. Ford engineers will be on hand to explain the newest software
tools for developing more personalized, vehicle-data-driven apps.
In addition, the Ford developer team will hold a hackathon, where
developers can put into action what they have learned for a chance to
win prizes. Past hackathons have attracted developers from around the
world, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil,
Hong Kong and Japan.
“For Ford, embracing the global developer community and opening the door
to innovation are critical aspects of our mission,” said Hatton. “As a
company, we look forward to the wave of innovation we expect to stem
from our growing efforts – all part of the Ford Developer Program.”
Ford Developer Program
Launched in 2013, the Ford Developer Program invites app developers from
across the globe to innovate with the company in the auto industry’s
first end-to-end developer ecosystem. The program now has more than
15,000 registered users and more than 90 AppLink-compatible smartphone
apps globally. Spotify®, AccuWeather®, MLB.com®
At Bat and iHeartAuto are a few popular apps that now feature AppLink
capability.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford
Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company
based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 201,000 employees and 67 plants
worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing a full line of Ford
cars, trucks, SUVs and electrified vehicles, as well as Lincoln luxury
vehicles. At the same time, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging
opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility, the company’s plan to be a
leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer
experience, and data and analytics. The company provides financial
services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information
regarding Ford and its products worldwide or Ford Motor Credit Company,
visit www.corporate.ford.com.
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video, visit www.media.ford.com.
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Contacts:
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Source: Ford Motor Company
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