And for those who also opt for the Voice-Activated Navigation System, AppLink will integrate app access andcontrol through the system's 8-inch touch screen.
Add to that the voiceand motion-control abilities already available with the Xbox Kinect system, and you can see Microsoft's vision for making the console a centerpiece for all electronic entertainment.
There was an impressive demo of the new Siri voicecontrolsystem for the phone, which apparently allows you to talk to your mobile and get it to do just about anything from laying the table to fixing you an appointment with an Apple executive.
Ford offers a system called AppLink free on cars equipped with its Sync system, which allows drivers to control smartphones with voice commands or buttons physical and virtual.