One solution is for app developers to stop assuming the existence of hardware buttons and bring volume controls into the app, where they can be accessed conveniently. Most of the audio apps I have for iOS do this, even though all iOS devices have hardware volume controls. Indeed, I use both methods to adjust volume.
I've been using a headset with my Kindle Fire, one designed for iOS devices, with remote control buttons for volume, pause/play, skip (and which, by the way, adds ability for voice recording to Fire). Seems like Fire software could be updated to support this sort of thing, though Apple may have some patent to contend with.
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