Pausing audio playback using iPhone headphones

I love how I can pause, resume, and ffwd any audio/music on my iPhone using the Apple iPhone headphones switch. I am sad this feature was left out of the iPad. I'd like to vote for this feature to be added in the next generation iPads.

This article lists the compatibility.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3310
(Compatibility of Apple wired headset models with iPhone, iPad, and iPod models)

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Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with your new Bluetooth headphones. It can certainly get frustrating if the audio gets out of sync when using the headphones.
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Hi!
I might have a problem and I definitely need help, please!
When I first got my iPhone 4S, I remember seeing an option... I was able to switch between the earphones and the speaker while listening to music (while headphones still attached, of course) and this was amazing since I listen to music all day but I don't want to keep attaching/removing the headphones over and over again. I remember playing with my iPhone and seeing an option to turn this amazing feature off (I did this while playing with multitasking), and I remember that I did change it to "earphones" or something, just out of curiosity, thinking that I could always change the settings to the way it was but now, I can't get it back!
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Well, I called the Apple support line and explained the whole thing but since I used the image as an example and I mentioned speakers, the guy helping me focused on wifi speakers and didn't really understand my problem; he thought it was something else.
Since then I've done some research and I've even reseted my iPhone twice but still not able to make it work again. I am not lying and I am not crazy (well, that's a different topic ) ... I remember seeing an image just like the one I linked on this post. This whole thing happened on a 64 GB iPhone 4S... no jailbreak or whatever, I don't even understand that thing so, yes, brand new, 100% original iPhone, untouched
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When an USB IAP accessory (such as a lot of newer car stereos) is connected and disconnected a couple of times the audio output from the iPhone will often stop working. Disconnecting the accessory or plugging/unplugging headphones does not fix the problem.
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"It's by design..."
Nope; not referring to "airplane" mode issues here. This does seem to be a compatibility issue with USB devices, regardless and independent of the response to "use Airplane mode?" dialog.
Experiencing this, good to know others are too, bad to know it's still an issue (and misunderstood too?).
Steps to reproduce:
1. Connect iPhone3G to a USB-compatible audio device (Kenwood car stereo here, front USB input, model KDC-MP438U).
2. Car stereo functions correctly, lets me browse and playback songs for up to 2 minutes
3. Playback ends abruptly; car stereo reports a "USB Error".
4. Remove iPhone from connector (after pressing and holding "USB Remove" button on car stereo).
5. Audio playback thru iPhone has ceased. Voicemail, apps/games, etc... no audio.
6. Reconnecting the iPhone (without a full reset) appears to resume playback (track timer indicator resumes), but no actual audio.
6. iPhone reset returns functionality.
Side note: my iPhone is charging correctly during the 2 minutes of functioning playback. I'll check again if it's continue to charge after audio ends.
Also checking Kenwood forums, but the fact you (TWParker) have experienced the issue across stereo brands, and only after 2.0 update, seems to point finger to Apple.

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Hello alplease,
It sounds like your touch screen is acting erratically and seems to be exacerbated when you have your earphones in. I recommend the information in the following article named:
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Troubleshooting touchscreen response
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1827
Restart your device
Hold the On/Off button until "slide to power off" appears. Slide to power off your device. When it is off, press the On/Off button to turn it back on.
If you can't restart your device, reset it by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for a least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
Clean the screen with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
Avoid using the device while wearing gloves, with wet hands, or immediately after applying hand lotion.
If you have a protective case, or if you are using a plastic sheet or film on the display, try removing them and testing the device without it.
If the steps above don't resolve your issue, please schedule a service appointment with an Apple Retail Store for evaluation. If an Apple Retail store is not an option, contact Apple to find out your best service option or see theService FAQ for your product.
You can also try closing all the open apps:
iOS: Force an app to close
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5137
Double-click the Home button.
Swipe left or right until you have located the app you wish to close.
Swipe the app up to close it.
When you have done that and restart the phone and test the issue again:
iOS: Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
Sterling

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