| We explore the innards of the iPhone 4's microphone. |
| You probably talk more to this device than your significant other. In fact, you probably talk to it the most out of any human or device in the world. It's your phone's microphone, and it's time to take a closer look at this wonderful creation. |
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| The microphone was [link|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microphone|invented] in 1876 and used as a voice transmitter for a new-fangled invention called the "telephone." Since then, it has had a tremendous impact on the human population: we were suddenly able to transmit and record sound, being able to connect with someone across the globe with ease. |
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| We take microphones for granted. The majority of us use them on a daily basis without bothering to recognize their existence. They do so much for us, but we never get to see them or bask in their beauty. Until now. |
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| We've partnered with [link|http://www.chipworks.com|Chipworks] to show you the multiple microphones contained inside an iPhone 4. There's nothing super-special with these mics -- they're not magical, nor do they contain Steve Jobs' fairy dust -- but they're good representatives of what you can find in today's smartphones. |
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| Enjoy! |