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2016 Ford autos can use CarPlay thanks to a software update

If you own a 2016 Ford, you can now take advantage of CarPlay. The auto maker has announced that a software update will allow its entire car line-up from last year to use both Apple’s technology.

The Verge notes that you can download the update from Ford’s owner support website. You can have a dealer do the update or give it a go yourself.

Compatible with iPhone 5 and later models, CarPlay provides a simplified way to use your iPhone interface on a car’s touch screen, giving users access to Siri voice controls, as well as Apple Maps, Apple Music, Phone, Messages, and a variety of third party apps.

Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.