Ford's Sync Software Update Adds Siri Voice Control for iPhone Functions

A Ford software update made available to Sync-equipped vehicle owners Thursday adds Apple Siri capability for hands-free access to iPhone features, Ford said. Siri Eyes-Free allows drivers to activate Siri with a long press of the voice recognition button on the steering wheel that’s similar to activating Siri on an iPhone, said the carmaker. Voice requests drivers can make to Siri include calling contacts in the address book, looking up phone numbers for points of interest, setting a reminder or alarm, getting weather information, selecting and playing music, sending and receiving text messages by voice and getting directions from Apple Maps, it said. The update is compatible with vehicles dating back to 2011, Ford said.