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   iOS 6.1.4 Updates iPhone 5 Speakerphone Audio

   Adam C. Engst

   Talk about a targeted update! Apple has released [1]iOS 6.1.4, but it's
   only for the iPhone 5 (both GSM and CDMA models). And please, forgive
   me for reproducing Apple's release notes in their entirety, but I think
   I'd lose the nuance if I dropped even one of the five words: 'Updated
   audio profile for speakerphone.' No, I haven't the foggiest idea what
   the practical upshot of that is either, but at least it's only 11.5 MB.

   As always, you can update either through Settings > General > Software
   Update, which is easiest, or through iTunes. Although I installed the
   update, confirmed that the speakerphone still works, and haven't
   noticed any other ill effects, I can't recommend bothering with this
   update unless you use the speakerphone often and aren't happy with the
   audio quality. I don't know that this new profile is any better, but
   Apple clearly thinks it is both better and worth its own update. If you
   do update, and can hear a change in the speakerphone's audio after
   updating, let us know in the comments.

   [2][tn_iOS-6.1.4.jpg]

References

   1. http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1652
   2. http://tidbits.com/resources/2013-05/iOS-6.1.4.png

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