OK, I figured it out.
It was the 911 assist.
If you have the 911 assist turned on then then the Sync lady does NOT announce the phone connection.
Or, you can turn off the 911 reminder, this is the way I had it before but I forgot.
Here is my current setup:
Sync 2 with the latest software update, Version 3.10
Android, Samsung 9S+ phone (not on Sync list) connected via Bluetooth.
Ultimate Driving Mode App. for auto text response. This app is turned on/off when Sync is detected or not.
Sync settings are, 911 assist and 911 assist off reminder is set to OFF.
Factory NAV with an 8A chip (not on Sync list).
Everything appears to work correctly.
At this point I can't see any differences from Sync Ver. 3.8 to Ver. 3.10.
I am sure there is some improvement however or Ford would not have gone to the trouble to upgrade it.
As we all know, Ford won't spend 5¢ unless they have to.
Dave