It also has a mute switch for when real-life conversations must interfere.

Changing the switch to a mute switch from screen orientation lock was one of the stupidest decisions Apple has ever made.

It never even worked as a mute switch, since developers are free to tell their apps to ignore it.

The six holes in the Bumper enable access to the mute switch, dock connector, headphone jack, speaker, and microphones.

Kirk touched the mute switch and said, "What do you say, Ms. Payton?"

Some people hate the fact that the mute switch on the iPhone doesnt mute *everything*.

"One moment," he said into the mouthpiece, then touched the mute switch with a thumb.

Sited between the input socket and the mute switch is the onboard mic for acoustic instruments.

The iPad 2 has a mute switch on the side separate from its volume controls.

Sure, the recessed mute switch is a little bit of a nag, but it's not terrible.