Apple is currently working to resolve a troubling issue that has been causing some iPhone alarms to go off silently, leaving users unaware that their alarms have gone off. The problem first started gaining attention on social media as frustrated users complained about not being woken up by their alarms.
One such user experiencing the issue is Vergecast producer Liam James, who recently found that an alarm he had set years ago failed to wake him up on Friday morning. The extent of the problem is still unknown, but reports of the silent alarms have been circulating among iPhone users.
For those affected by this issue, Apple has provided some suggestions to help alleviate the problem. Users are advised to check their settings, specifically the ringtone and alerts volume slider located under Settings > Sound & Haptics. Additionally, turning off the “Attention Aware Features” toggle found under Settings > Face ID & Passcode may also help fix the issue.
Apple Support has recommended the Sound & Haptics fix for users experiencing silent alarms on their iPhones. This issue is particularly inconvenient for those who rely on their smartphones to wake them up in the morning, rather than traditional alarm clocks or music alarm clocks.
As Apple works to address this issue, iPhone users are encouraged to check their settings and apply the recommended fixes to ensure their alarms function properly moving forward. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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