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Sonos brings back iPhone lock screen controls via Live Activities

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Sonos has reintroduced lock screen controls for its iPhone app, leveraging Apple's Live Activities system. This update allows users to view playback status, adjust volume, and skip tracks after unlocking their device. The feature was previously available but removed due to Apple's design framework changes, with Sonos prioritizing app stability fixes after a controversial redesign. While the controls are not yet supported on CarPlay or Apple Watch, Sonos is exploring ways to enhance the lock screen experience, including potentially adding album art. AI

IMPACT Minor usability improvement for Sonos users on iOS devices.

RANK_REASON Sonos app update adds a feature to an existing product.

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Sonos brings back iPhone lock screen controls via Live Activities

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk) ·

    Sonos put speaker controls on your iPhone's lock screen (again)

    Sonos released an app update that takes advantage of Apple's Live Activities system.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Sonos put speaker controls on your iPhone's lock screen (again) Sonos released an app update that takes advantage of Apple's Live Activities system. 📰 Source:

    📰 Sonos put speaker controls on your iPhone's lock screen (again) Sonos released an app update that takes advantage of Apple's Live Activities system. 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews 🔗 Link: https://www.engadget.com/2238514/sonos-put-speaker-controls-on-your…

    LINKS engadget.com/…/sonos-put-speaker-controls…
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Sonos iPhone App Finally Gains Live Activities Support Sonos just updated its iOS app with new Live Activities support, providing quick access to playback contr

    Sonos iPhone App Finally Gains Live Activities Support Sonos just updated its iOS app with new Live Activities support, providing quick access to playback controls from your Lock Screen. Image credit: MajorAtmosphere Sonos shared a Reddit post announcing the new feature, wh… http…

    LINKS macrumors.com/…/sonos-iphone-app-live-act…
  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Sonos finally added Live Activities controls for your iPhone lockscreen Sonos released an update to its mobile app that finally introduces support for iOS' Live

    Sonos finally added Live Activities controls for your iPhone lockscreen Sonos released an update to its mobile app that finally introduces support for iOS' Live Activities, giving iPhone users quick access to playback controls on their lock screen. The added functionality is a "m…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/sonos-mobile-ios-iphone-ap…

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