iPad mini has stereo speakers
Wake me, I must be dreaming, because it turns out the iPad mini has stereo speakers. Apple didn't announce it during the iPad mini event, but they're clearly shown (if not clearly labeled) on Apple.com. (Really, Apple should have talked about this in the iPad mini video at the very least!)
Google's Nexus 7 also apparently has stereo speakers and Google also apparently isn't bothering to mention it. That may be becuase small external stereo speakers on a device as small as a the iPad mini aren't going to be anything like giant stereo speakers in your home theater, and a good headset will still give the best experience. Still, every little bit helps.
First the EarPods, now stereo speakers on an iOS device? I take back 12% of the complaints I've made about Apple ignoring audio. [An argument could be made for 15% - Rene]
Thanks John!
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i thought that was obvious visible from the pictures, nevertheless that's a good confirmation, nice to know it 100% for sure!
I think it is just for aesthetics. Nowhere does it show both as being speakers; also all mentions of speaker is in the singular form..."Built-in speaker" No s.
true, but i assumed they were both speakers as i had no idea what the other would be...
But does iPad mini have earpods in the box as it doesn't show on the apple site.....?
But does iPad mini have earpods in the box as it doesn't show on the apple site.....?
Nope
Has this been confirmed by the reviewers? My iPhone 5 has to cutouts for 2 speakers but only one of the them actually puts out sound and it is mono.
Yes, The Verge had a review unit and confirmed it.
The other set of holes on your iPhone is for the main mic.
one is for a speaker, the other is for a mic.
Sweet!
I just had 12% of a moment.
Georgia,
Pretty sure the other speaker holes are just for looks. Engadget review actually mentions that it is a single mono speaker and the other holes are not functional.
Even if it's stereo speakers... the fact that they are so small and right beside each other probably means you won't be able to notice the difference.
Thought this was come sense as there are two speakers on the bottom.
What about Ipad 4? Any luck?
It would have been nice.