As expected, a downloadable application in the new iPhone apps store makes it possible for the handheld devices to be turned into remote controls for other Apple products.
Apple is working on an application aimed at letting people use an iPod Touch or iPhone to remotely control iTunes audio playing in the home, MacRumors.com reports.
The Acoustic Research Universal Smart Remote works well once you've managed to set it up, but it cannot replace the user-friendly experience with that of a Harmony remote.