Chances are your iPad is set to autolock after a few minutes, that is, to go to sleep to conserve the battery. If you have music playing, the song will continue even though the screen is blank. You can summon a set of playback controls at the top of the screen without waking the iPad.
You’ll get play/pause, arrows to skip forward or back, and a volume adjustment. If you have an AirPlay device within range, such as an Apple TV, you’ll see a button for that too. These playback controls on the lock screen will work with most music apps including streaming sources such as Pandora or Spotify.
Posted on 6 February 2013
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Dr. Andy Brovey, The Portable Prof, has over twenty-five years experience in educational technology, including teaching, administration and professional development. In 2007, Apple Inc. recognized his work and named him an Apple Distinguished Educator. Andy now runs a professional development business, working on site and online to help others make sense and make use of digital tools. He started the iPad Academy blog shortly after the first iPad went on sale, and is the author of the self-published eBook - iPad Academy: Tips, Tricks and Clever Techniques. He also created and directs the iPad Academy Master Class, an online video training series to help others become more comfortable and competent with the iPad. Video Message from Andy
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