Apple is exploring the possibility of adding an ambient sound sensor to the iPhone that would allow the handset to adjust its ringtone volume to its surrounding audio environment, which would ...
The other behavior that affects alarm noise levels is the Face ID attention awareness features available on all modern ...
One morning at 6 am, Gyaltsen Moktan woke in a panic. It was 2019. He worked at an all-you-can-eat sushi buffet and was responsible for opening the restaurant each morning. So he set a wakeup call on ...
The iconic ringtone of an iPhone has become instantly recognizable, a subtle yet distinct signature sound that sets these devices apart. While the default ringtones are undoubtedly pleasing, nothing ...
Guidance for restoring alerts, calls, and tones without guessing ...
It always hits me when I'm least expecting it. When I'm standing in a crowded room, say. Or, when I pop out for my lunch break to grab a quick sandwich. I'm talking about the skin-crawlingly intrusive ...
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