• Mobile Marketer, Thursday, June 16, 2016 9:05 AM

A slew of major automakers are now able to adopt Ford's open-source application interface software for their own vehicles, eliminating the need to use software from Apple or Google to enable consumers to access their favorite apps while driving. In addition to Toyota's previously-announced usage of Ford's platform, other manufacturers, such as Honda, Subaru and Mazda, are also considering cottoning onto Ford's newly open-sourced platform. Developers will be able to take advantage of the SmartDeviceLink software to create apps that are compatible with vehicles and augment the driving experience for consumers, thanks to integrations with other popular platforms, including Spotify and AccuWeather.

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