Ford has just updated its SYNC system to support its new AppLink framework, allowing smart phones to interface with its cars. While only the 2011 Ford Fiesta supports the AppLink system so far—after a firmware update done through a USB thumb drive—the company’s other cars with SYNC are expected to soon follow. Some Android and BlackBerry apps have already been updated to allow access to voice control features and the rest of the AppLink package but apps running on Apple’s iOS should soon start supporting the features as well.

If you own a 2011 Ford Fiesta, a quick stop by www.syncmyride.com should be on the top of your to-do list.

The list of apps currently set to support SYNC are Pandora, Twitter client OpenBeak and Stitcher news radio. Pandora is already supporting SYNC on Android and BlackBerry, while OpenBeak already has a BlackBerry compatible version out on its own website (it is coming to BlackBerry App World soon). iPhone apps supporting SYNC and the AppLink framework are expected soon. It shouldn’t be long before most major apps that have an actual use while driving should start updating to include SYNC support.