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Can the now playing active icon be disabled? Since the OS 5 update every time I play music on my 8 plus the icon is on my watc. I’ve already disable the now playing function via general settings/wake options. This icon seems to be keeping other notifications from coming through.

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.2

Posted on Sep 26, 2018 6:11 AM

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