Automatic to SYNC, Siri & IFITT with Ford/Lincoln

AutomaticFordAutomatic is working Ford to enhance the SYNC systems on Ford vehicles  to deliver features from the Automatic platform. The first app for iOS 8 only will be in the App store next week and support Siri.

Automatic users in SYNC-equipped cars will be able to talk to Apple’s Siri on iPhones via the steering wheel button.

Automatic Updated with iBeacon for More Connected Car Features

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automatic connected carAutomatic‘s smart driving assistant that connects to the OBII port on cars and iOS devices is being updated with iBeacon functionality.

iBeacon is a feature in Bluetooth 4 ant allows devices near each other share information. For example, iBeacons in Apple Stores  are used to share information with customers.