New, Free Ford SYNC 3 AppLink Emulator Software to Speed Development of New App-Enabled Experiences for the Car
22 Julho 2016 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
- 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
- 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
- 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
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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