Ford just used Wi-Fi for the first time to update its cars' software

Some of Ford's SYNC 3-enabled cars are finally getting an update to match the rest of the connected car ecosystem.

The automaker's 2016 model-year line will be eligible for an infotainment center software upgrade that will add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, giving drivers a better connection with their phones while they're on the road. Ford announced the update in a release touting the new compatibilities, which will be available to an .  

While the new integrations will undoubtedly be welcomed by 2016 Ford owners, they're not the real news here. 

The more notable detail is in the way the rollout of SYNC 3 version 2.2 will be handled. For the first time ever, Ford will offer a SYNC upgrade via Wi-Fi in the form of an over-the-air (OTA) software update.  Read more...