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The second beta of iOS 26 includes a new ringtone that's an alternative to the classic "Reflection" ringtone that Apple uses as a default on iPhones. Apple didn't give the new ringtone a special name, ...

Apple is hiding a new ringtone within iOS 26. The new ringtone is an alternative version of the existing Reflection ringtone, which has been the default ringtone since the iPhone X was released in ...

The iPhone’s default ringtone has become an iconic sound, but in iOS 26 Apple has a brand new ringtone option available as an alternative for users. Here’s what is sounds like. New iOS 26 ringtone ...

My iPhone stays on silent most of the time, but a new iOS 26 ringtone has strongly tempted me to rethink that choice because it’s such a pleasant tune. Here’s my new favorite iPhone ringtone. ‘Dreamer ...

Smartphones have evolved a great deal over the past few years. But one of the core features that phones have offered from a long time is the ability to change your ringtone or notification tone. The ...

Your phone's ringtone can say a lot about your personality. The default ringtone that comes with your Android phone isn't always going to feel like it's right for you. You might find it annoying, too ...

Getting custom ringtones isn’t as popular as it once was, but that’s likely because it’s easier than ever to find them. Surprisingly, the market for Android apps to find ringtones, notification tones, ...

This article discusses the limited customisation options on iPhones, such as wallpapers, widgets, and changing icons through the Shortcuts app. However, users can also set custom ringtones, either by ...

Do you ever wish you could know who is calling you without having to actually look at who’s calling you? If you are like me, you probably have a lot of contacts on your phone, and sometimes it can be ...

The next time someone interrupts a meeting with a bleating cell phone ring, listen carefully. They're not just showing bad business etiquette--a person's choice of ringtone might speak volumes about ...