Ford followers rejoice: it’s our flip so as to add widgets for our vehicles to Management Middle. Ford is rolling out a brand new model of the FordPass app with Management Middle toggles in addition to a brand new Dwelling Display screen widget.
The FordPass app was utilized by Apple as a demo when iOS 18 was introduced at WWDC in June and once more on the iPhone 16 occasion in September.
Sadly, the “Local weather” widget for Management Middle that was proven at WWDC isn’t included in in the present day’s replace. As an alternative, the FordPass app has add two Management Middle widgets for “Lock” and “Unlock.”
The brand new Dwelling Display screen widget reveals your present vary estimate and charging share. It even modifications to a inexperienced background when your automotive is charging.
I’d actually prefer to see Ford broaden on these choices with Management Middle widgets for issues like local weather, frunk, and trunk entry. Hopefully these are coming in a future replace. After WWDC in June, Ford CEO Jim Farley additionally talked about that local weather settings would among the many widgets coming to Management Middle.
Automakers together with Rivian and Tesla have additionally rolled out assist for iOS 18 Management Middle toggles, together with choices for local weather, home windows, hood and frunk controls, and extra.
The most recent model of the FordPass app is obtainable on the App Retailer.
Shoutout to my buddy Jace for recognizing the replace!
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