Apple does the unthinkable and changes its mind about the Orientation Lock on the iPad
> [](http://www.macrumors.com/2011/01/12/ios-4-3-beta-brings-software-option-for-rotation-lock-or-mute-on-ipad#) > One of the more controversial changes made with the release of iOS 4.2 late last year was a change in the functionality of the [switch](http://www.macrumors.com/2010/09/15/ipads-orientation-lock-switch-becomes-mute-switch-with-ios-4-2/) on the side of the iPad, moving it from a screen rotation lock to a mute switch as seen on the iPhone. Apple CEO Steve Jobs had even reportedly [responded](http://www.macrumors.com/…