1. A method for coordinating and associating system functions in a touch-sensitive device, the method comprising: displaying a plurality of icons on a touch-sensitive display of the touch-sensitive device, each icon representing a unique application for performing an operation at the touch sensitive device; detecting positions of a plurality of objects in contact with the touch-sensitive display, wherein the objects are in contact at the same time; determining two or more icons corresponding to the detected positions of the plurality of objects; determining an interconnected operation based on the applications represented by the determined icons; and causing the touch-sensitive device to perform the interconnected operation.