iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Tip: Double Tap on Lock Screen to Control iPod Playback

This tip is an oldie but a goodie. It has been available for years and works with every generation and model of iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. It came to mind because iOS 4’s multitasking ability on the iPhone 4 will leave a lot of apps playing music in the background using the iPhone’s iPod component.

Recent generation iPhone and iPod touch devices have physical volume controls on the side. If you have one of Apple’s earphones with remote controls, you also have a the ability to pause and restart playback.

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