Strange icon next to audio controls

hi all, Since i last listened to my iphone via headphones I now have an icon next to my ipod controls which is a rectangle with an upwards arrow at the bottom of it. When i press it it asks whether to use the main iphone speakers or the ear piece used when taking a call. What is this and how do i get rid? It is stopping some apps from outputting sound. :-( Thanks all

Airplay icon. Read here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4437

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