Dear Aunt TUAW,
This isn’t a scientific analysis, but I switched to the Mac in 2004 and have owned every product since without issue. Today, however, I am on my third iPad 2 because the mic keeps dying. It seems statistically unlikely to receive two consecutive iPads with defective mics.
The only reason I notice the issue is because I rely on Skype and FaceTime on my iPad. If this is a non-public but real defect then no wonder they don’t want to put pressure on using the mic. Is the hardware different by chance? Design issue?
Your loving nephew,
Brian E.
Dear Brian,
The fail rates on the iPad 2 have been astronomical. Auntie is on her 3rd iPad as well, but for other parts (specifically the bits that do video out mirroring through the cable connector port).
Basically, Auntie doubts that it’s hardware limitations holding back Siri deployment on the iPad 2. She believes Apple wants to maintain an exclusive feature on its premiere product. Plus, Siri is still in beta and its capacities are already being strained by iPhone 4S owners alone.
Nor does Auntie think that the noise cancellation bits on the iPhone (that aren’t on the iPad) play a role here.
Does Auntie think Siri will make it to the iPad? Yes. Is it due to microphone issues? Probably not.
Hugs,
Auntie T.
Dear Aunt TUAW: Are iPad 2 mic issues causing Siri holdbacks? originally appeared on TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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