Critical iPhone bug makes alarms go quiet, but Apple is working on a fix

Critical iPhone bug makes alarms go quiet, but Apple is working on a fix

Published Apr 30th, 2024 5:29PM EDT

iPhone alarm bug

Image: José Adorno for BGR

Some iPhone bugs are worse than others. Apple confirmed something that has been spreading on social media to Today. Some users’ alarms are triggering silently.

That means they won’t wake you up in time for work, meetings, and anything else you have planned in the early morning. This issue doesn’t seem related to iOS 17.4.1, which is something that Apple users had speculated about in recent days.

Fortunately, Apple says it’s working on a fix, but it’s unclear if it’s coming through a software update or if it’s something the company can fix on its end without rolling out an update. Still, it’s important to note that it doesn’t seem to be affecting all iPhone users.

If you’re afraid of missing an important appointment, there’s one thing you should check right now.

Tech. Entertainment. Science. Your inbox.

Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there.

By signing up, I agree to the Terms of Use and have reviewed the Privacy Notice.

Make sure your alarm rings: In the Settings app, make sure Sound & Haptics are turned up. You might consider turning “Change with Buttons” off, as you can accidentally turn down your alarm’s volume.

Read More

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *