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# Car Control Systems
Launched at CES 2015, Ford SYNC 3 is a Powerful Infotainment System

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-15 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-sync-3
References: [popsci](http://www.popsci.com/ces-2015-coolest-car-tech/?image=2) & [ibtimes](http://www.ibtimes.com/ces-2015-ford-sync-3-first-look-big-improvement-over-myford-touch-video-1776818)

Improving on the MyFord Touch infotainment system, Ford unveiled the Ford SYNC 3 at CES 2015. Rather than being powered by [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-car-dashboard-concept), this new system uses QNX by [BlackBerry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-data-platform) instead. As a result, the new system is faster and simpler than its predecessor, featuring a display that shows off menu items to control the car's audio, climate, phone, navigation system and apps. In terms of apps, the AppLink system makes it so that a smartphone can be linked to the system, providing access to about 70 apps like [Spotify](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-infotainment-system) and AccuWeather.

Although older vehicles can't be upgraded to include SYNC 3, the touchscreen system will be available on Ford models released in late 2015, such as the Mustang, F-150 pickup and the 2015 Ford Fusion.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.2/10
- Popularity: 8% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Infotainment System Advances:** There are disruptive innovation opportunities in creating infotainment systems that use newer, faster technology to improve on older versions.
- **Smartphone Integration:** There are opportunities to develop new apps and systems that allow for seamless integration between smartphones and a car's infotainment system.
- **Interface Simplification:** There are opportunities to streamline infotainment interfaces, making them more user-friendly and accessible to a wider audience.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from incorporating newer technology and simplifying the user interface of infotainment systems.
- **Software:** There is a need for software developers and companies to create new infotainment systems and integrate them with smartphones and other devices.
- **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can create new apps and technologies that integrate with infotainment systems, allowing for greater access to music and media while driving.

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