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SiriusXM internet radio coming to Ford’s SYNC AppLink, complete with in-dash controls

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Ford said a while back that it wanted more applications with support for voice control inside its vehicles, and slowly but surely the company's getting what it wished for. Just as Spotify did a few months ago, SiriusXM is now introducing its own app for the SYNC AppLink ecosystem, giving drivers access to the internet radio service right from their Ford's in-dash system. This also includes features like voice commands and steering wheel controls, as well as access to SiriusXM On Demand and MySXM. As part of the deal with the Satellite Radio company, the American car maker announced that customers purchasing one of those SYNC AppLink-ready autos will get a six-month subscription to the All Access Package -- which is usually $199 per year and has more than 160 channels to choose from.

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Spotify gets Ford SYNC AppLink compatible, streams of ‘Radar Love’ set to skyrocket

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Well, this was a long time coming. Spotify's upping it car compatibility by bringing its streaming services to Ford's Sync AppLink. The voice controlled version of the app lets users perform the standard array of controls sans-hands, including play, skip, et al. More interesting are the Spotify-tailored features, like starring tracks, getting details about a song, adding to a roadtrip playlist and received shared tracks while your eyes are on the while. The updated app is "coming soon" for iOS, according to Spotify, and the service is also set to be the first music streamer for Sync AppLink's European launch.

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Ford opens AppLink developer program, wants more apps with in-car voice control

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Ford opens AppLink developer program, wants more apps with incar voice control

Ford's SYNC AppLink technology for smartphone voice control while behind the wheel is currently only a feature of a handful of big-name apps. That may soon change, however, as here at CES, the motor company has announced a developer program to promote integration of its AppLink APIs into third-party software. Registration for the fledgling online community is open at the source link below, and interested devs will get access to an SDK, accompanying documents, and will qualify for technical guidance courtesy of Ford. As well as the dev program, a bunch of brand new and recent AppLink partnerships were reported with Chinese outfit Sina Weibo, WSJ, USA Today, Kaliki, Amazon Cloud Player, Aha Radio, Rhapsody, Greater Media, Glympse, and BeCouply. Hit up the PR below or head to the source for more information.

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