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On not wearing headphones in public places (files.catbox.moe)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/curatedtumblr@sh.itjust.works
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[–] 12 points 11 months ago (3 children)

When did that become a thing, and why?
One morning, nobody knew how to use a phone any longer. What happened?

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago

    I honestly think this is because we gave up ergonomics in exchange for screen relestate. It's not super comfortable to hold a smart phone to your ear and if you hold it wrong you can block the mics. Bit of a pain in the ass.

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  • [–] 0 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    I often hold my phone like that, but not talking in public. I think it's an unconscious "this works best" thing we've figured out.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago

    At least on iPhones, when you’re using speakerphone, the mic used is at the top of the phone, right next to the ear piece so you can use the screen and talk into it at a natural angle. Pretty sure most Android phones are the same. Most people don’t know how many mics are on their phones and don’t know how they work at all.

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