At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas by the weekend, Ford and Microsoft announced the first round of updates for the popular SYNC hands-free system. Wait a moment: SYNC has only been available for a few months and they’re updating it already? Does that mean you have to get a new one for $395?
No, it does not. SYNC’s software is updateable, so anyone with a current SYNC system can get the updates installed. How, they haven’t said. What’s new? Two features that take direct aim at GM’s OnStar system.
A 911 Assist feature will use a connected cell phone to dial a local 911 operator after a crash. The system will detect when air bags deploy and next dial 911. Ford says considering it dials
The other SYNC update provides vehicle maintenance reports for drivers. The report is delivered to you via e mail or by text note.
Since both features use the driver’s own cell phone, there is no monthly fee for either. The updates will be available later that year.
Original post by David Thomas
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Now maybe in this 2.0 they will add additional phones to their usability because as it is, only about 40 or so phones currently SYNC across main 4-5 carriers… that is not a whole lot of selection. for example, forget dialing 911 with your Treo - Treos do not work with SYNC.
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