With these simple steps, you’ll know who’s trying to reach you just by the sound of the alert. It’s that easy and incredibly convenient. Give it a try, and never miss an important message again.

The default notification noise in iOS 17 was too quiet, and couldn't be changed — but that's been fixed in iOS 17.2. Here's how to select a better default alert noise. Apple's release of iOS 17 ...

Are you bored with the default notification sound on your Android phone? Do you want a distinctive tone so that you can separate your phone from all the rest? Changing the notification sound is a ...

Smartphone notifications are a constant accompaniment to everyday life—from texts and calls to breaking news and messages from your smart video doorbell—and to avoid non-stop distractions, you need to ...

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Apple's iOS 17 changed the default notification sound from 'Tri-tone' to a gentler 'Rebound.' If you hate it, the iOS 17.2 beta suggests you'll soon be able to change it for the first time. Our team ...

It’s almost crazy to think it, but for the last decade Apple has not allowed you to change the default ringtone, notification sounds, or alerts on your Apple Watch. Finally, watchOS 11 gives us this ...

Open the Clock app and go to the "Alarms" tab, then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap the "Sound" option and scroll down ...

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There are many fun ways to personalize your iPhone so it fits your personality. Some of the more obvious methods include making visual changes, such as using a photo you took as your lock screen or ...

Yes, you can ditch the default—and here’s how This article explains how to change the Google Home alarm sound, including the Google Home default alarm tone and how to get Google Home to wake you up ...