fordex Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Anyone have a more-accurate-than-not explanation why Ford has passed over the '22 Explorer for Sync 4? Is it really that complicated for a top-volume vehicle in a competitive segment? I remember how slow they were to get steering wheel audio controls to all the models.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st8 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 No doubt it’s ridiculous. Quite pathetic for ford. But, sync 4 really isn’t anything special so I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Plus it seems all the vehicles getting sync 4 are getting mostly touch screen functionality and very little analog controls. Which I’m not a fan of for driving. Tactile function of analog controls is a lot easier to manage while driving rather than all touchscreen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 They’re waiting for the next refresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st8 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 When is the refresh 23 or 24? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordex Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Ah, when it’s completely obsolete. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofer Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I've heard there is a change to Google/Android OS replacing Sync... just wish this was happening before I order my KR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 3 hours ago, tofer said: I've heard there is a change to Google/Android OS replacing Sync... just wish this was happening before I order my KR Personally, I hate both Google/Android and Apple/iPhone which really aren't all that different. I used Windows Phones for years which were incredible. Unfortunately, Microsoft blundered badly again by charging a licensing fee when the competition was giving their platform software away for free. Windows Phone integration with the Windows OS was seamless. Unfortunately, my cell phone usage is now a necessary evil opposed to my previous experience with the Windows Phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 52 minutes ago, ice-capades said: Personally, I hate both Google/Android and Apple/iPhone which really aren't all that different. I used Windows Phones for years which were incredible. Unfortunately, Microsoft blundered badly again by charging a licensing fee when the competition was giving their platform software away for free. Windows Phone integration with the Windows OS was seamless. Unfortunately, my cell phone usage is now a necessary evil opposed to my previous experience with the Windows Phone. Agree 100%! I loved my Windows Phone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, fordmantpw said: Agree 100%! I loved my Windows Phone! Figures……. ??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 11 minutes ago, fordmantpw said: Agree 100%! I loved my Windows Phone! I'm using a Samsung Android phone that was an insurance replacement from when my Windows Phone got damaged. It's a Samsung Galaxy S6 which isn't compatible with a lot of the newer Ford/Sync features which makes the situation even more frustrating. I'm holding off on upgrading to a newer phone for other factors right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 1 hour ago, akirby said: Figures……. ??? And I KNEW you would comment! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 1 hour ago, ice-capades said: I'm using a Samsung Android phone that was an insurance replacement from when my Windows Phone got damaged. It's a Samsung Galaxy S6 which isn't compatible with a lot of the newer Ford/Sync features which makes the situation even more frustrating. I'm holding off on upgrading to a newer phone for other factors right now. iPhone user here. I can't stand the Google UI. And, the rest of my family uses iPhone, so it makes it easier just to keep it the same all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 2 hours ago, fordmantpw said: And I KNEW you would comment! ? And I KNEW you would KNOW that I…….. never mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 2 hours ago, fordmantpw said: iPhone user here. I can't stand the Google UI. And, the rest of my family uses iPhone, so it makes it easier just to keep it the same all around. Me too. Shocking I know. But I’ve been using iPhones and iPads for years. They just work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 18 hours ago, akirby said: Me too. Shocking I know. But I’ve been using iPhones and iPads for years. They just work. Yeah, hard to argue with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, akirby said: Me too. Shocking I know. But I’ve been using iPhones and iPads for years. They just work. That's why I've never gone back to Android once I switched. I'm fully aware of the flaws of the iPhone and iOS but it just works and that's all I really care about. I don't want or need the latest and greatest gadgets and features. I'm still using an iPhone XR with no plans on switching any time soon* *Until Apple's ridiculous forced obsolescence policy forces me to. Edited November 23, 2021 by fuzzymoomoo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 5 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said: That's why I've never gone back to Android once I switched. I'm fully aware of the flaws of the iPhone and iOS What exactly are these flaws everyone mentions? I’ve never experienced anything bad and I’ve never seen specifics mentioned. Just seems like people looking for something to hate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 8 hours ago, akirby said: What exactly are these flaws everyone mentions? I’ve never experienced anything bad and I’ve never seen specifics mentioned. Just seems like people looking for something to hate. Oh I have no clue, I'm just parroting what the Android stans always tell me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 1 hour ago, fuzzymoomoo said: Oh I have no clue, I'm just parroting what the Android stans always tell me. My point exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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