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iPod touch 101: Access playback controls during lock
Here's a nifty iPod touch-only feature that isn't yet implemented on the iPhone. When your touch is locked, double-tap the home button. iPod playback controls instantly appear. You can do the same thing from your home screen and get the bonus of a "Music" button that takes you instantly into the iPod application. Give it a try. I'd have taken a screenshot but Apple hasn't let us into the touch yet to install custom software like that. The best part? It looks like this feature will be coming to an iPhone near you soon(ish?).
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Dave said 10:37AM on 9-19-2007
I like the idea of having iPod player controls from anywhere on the iPhone. But you know what I like more? The NES Simulator, AIM client and e-book reader I've installed on my iPhone. Oh, and the software unlock that lets me use it on the carrier of my choice.
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MacBookOwner said 11:52AM on 9-19-2007
Isn't the main reason for this feature (at least during lockdown) that the Touch doesn't have any physical means to control iPod playback? The iPhone has both physical buttons on the side, and more importantly, play/pause/skip on the earbud cable itself. It would be nice to have access from within other apps though.
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Rob said 10:11PM on 9-19-2007
This shortcut actually works from within Safari, the calendar, and the contacts program. Just double tap home as stated above, and you will get the menu. The music button is there, too.
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