1<p>A simple music player that illustrates how to make a multimedia application
2that manages media playback from a service. It allows the user to play music
3available on the device or specify a URL from which the media should be
4streamed.  It also illustrates how to use the notification system to indicate
5an ongoing task and how to deal with audio focus changes.</p>
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7<p class="note"><strong>Update:</strong> This sample also illustrates how to use the
8<code><a href="../../../reference/android/media/RemoteControlClient.html">RemoteControlClient</a></code>
9class added in API level 14 to integrate with music playback remote controls
10such as those found on the lockscreen.</p>
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12<img alt="" src="../images/randommusicplayer.png" />
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