iAP over Bluetooth requires media apps to be in the foreground on the device

Originator:RyanConroy.23
Number:rdar://41326826 Date Originated:6-21-2018
Status:Open Resolved:No
Product:External Accessory Framework Product Version:iOS Beta 12.2
Classification: Reproducible:Yes
 
Area:
External Accessory Framework

Summary:
When an iPhone is connected using iAP over Bluetooth, media apps need to be in the foreground on the device for the music to play. Issue can be seen with all SYNC 3 compatible media apps including Pandora, iHeart Radio, Radio Disney, etc.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Device connected to SYNC 3 via Bluetooth.
2. Media App Registers to SYNC 3 using iAP over Bluetooth.
3. Open media app on SYNC 3
4. Play a song from the media app

Expected Results:
Song should start playing

Actual Results:
No music is played

Version/Build:
iOS 12 beta 2

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