iPhone Alarms Not Going Off: Apple Investigates Issue Affecting Users and Offers Temporary Solution

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Apple is investigating an issue causing some iPhone alarms not to go off as intended.
Several users have reported missing important wake-up calls due to this problem.
Some users suspect the Attention Aware feature might be causing their alarms not to play a sound.
Users can temporarily disable the Attention Aware feature by going to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Attention Aware features.
iPhone Alarms Not Going Off: Apple Investigates Issue Affecting Users and Offers Temporary Solution

Apple is currently addressing an issue causing some iPhone alarms to not go off as intended. This problem has left several users frustrated and missing important wake-up calls.

One TikTok user, Reid Manning, reported that she had been experiencing this issue for several days in a row. Another user, Alyssa Sarracco, missed her statistics class due to five alarms failing to sound. Pete Layzell also encountered the problem on both his personal and work iPhone.

It is unclear how many people have been affected by the bug or which specific iPhone models are impacted. However, Apple has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix.

Some users suspect that the Attention Aware feature, available on iPhone X and later models, might be causing their alarms not to play a sound. This feature adjusts alert volume based on user attention by lowering sounds when looking at the device. By turning off this feature, some users have managed to bring back their alarm sounds.

To disable the Attention Aware feature, go to iPhone settings, tap 'Face ID & Passcode,' and scroll down to find 'Attention Aware features.'

Apple encourages users to double-check their alarms before going to bed, ensuring settings are correct and volume is adequate. The tech giant will provide further updates as the investigation continues.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • Exact number of affected users is unknown.
  • Which specific iPhone models are impacted?

Sources

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Apple Working To Fix Issue Causing iPhone Alarms To Not Sound

NDTV News Thursday, 02 May 2024 03:09
  • Unique Points
    • Apple is working on a fix for iPhone alarms not sounding.
    • Some iPhone users experienced silent alarms due to a software issue.
    • Many users rely on their phones as their primary alarm clock and missed wake-up calls caused chaos.
  • Accuracy
    • The cause and workaround for the issue are unknown.
    • Similar issues with iPhone alarms have occurred in the past and were addressed with updates.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

83%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Miss your iPhone alarm? Apple scrambles to fix problem after users say they have missed getting up...

Daily Mail Online News Site Dan Woodland Thursday, 02 May 2024 10:14
  • Unique Points
    • Apple is working to fix a problem with iPhone alarms not going off for some users.
    • Alyssa Sarracco missed her stats class because five alarms did not go off.
    • Reid Manning’s father had to wake her up after her alarm didn’t sound for several nights.
    • Pete Layzell did not receive an alarm sound on both his personal and work phone.
  • Accuracy
    • The issue may be related to the Attention Aware feature.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only reports instances where iPhone alarms did not go off and does not mention any instances where they did. It also contains sensationalism through the use of phrases like 'scrambling to fix' and 'enraged iPhone user'. The author also makes no attempt to factually determine how widespread the issue is or whether it is related to a specific iPhone model or version of iOS software.
    • Another unhappy Apple customer, Reid Manning, has not been woken up by her alarm for ‘three or four days’, while 24-year-old Pete Layzell only just managed to get to work on time this morning after his alarm didn’t go off.
    • One enraged iPhone user, Alyssa Sarracco, has missed classes at school after none of the ‘five alarms’ she set went off after taking a nap.
    • Apple is scrambling to fix a problem with its iPhone alarms after users complained they have missed getting up on time.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (95%)
    The author does not demonstrate any clear bias in the article. However, there are a few instances where the author uses language that could be perceived as depicting iPhone users who missed their alarms in a negative light. For example, 'enraged iPhone user', 'unhappy Apple customer', and 'nightmare of not hearing their alarm'. These descriptions do not necessarily reflect bias towards any particular political or ideological stance, but they do use strong language that could be perceived as negative. Additionally, the author quotes several users who have experienced issues with their iPhone alarms and mentions that some users have speculated that the Attention Aware feature may be causing the problem. While it is not clear whether this is actually the case, and Apple has not confirmed it, this does introduce a potential bias towards those who hold a negative view of Apple or technology in general. However, overall, there is no clear evidence of political, religious, ideological or monetary bias in the article.
    • Another unhappy Apple customer
      • ]enraged iPhone user[
        • Some users have speculated that the Attention Aware feature is incorrectly detecting attention
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        91%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Rude awakening: iPhone users say alarm clock app isn't working

        NBC Today Show Thursday, 02 May 2024 13:54
        • Unique Points
          • iPhone users report issues with alarm clock app
          • Apple is working to fix a problem causing some iPhone alarms not to go off.
        • Accuracy
          • Apple is working on a fix for iPhone alarms not sounding.
          • The cause and workaround for the issue are unknown.
          • It may be related to attention-aware features that adjust alert volume based on user attention.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        91%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Miss your morning iPhone alarm? It's not just you, and Apple is looking into it

        The Register Brandon Vigliarolo Wednesday, 01 May 2024 00:00
        • Unique Points
          • Reports of iPhone alarms failing to go off have been spreading on social media, specifically on TikTok
          • Apple has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix
          • The problem may be related to the ‘Attention Aware’ feature available on iPhone Series X and above which uses the TrueDepth camera to track a user’s face and can prevent screen dimming or alert sounds when looking at the phone
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (70%)
          The article contains selective reporting as it only mentions the issue with iPhone alarms not going off and does not provide any context or mention of other potential issues with the device. The author also makes assumptions about the cause of the issue being Attention Aware without any confirmation from Apple.
          • Those suffering from this issue can try disabling Attention Aware in the Face ID & Passcode section of the Settings app.
          • iPhone failing to get you up on time lately? You’re not alone – reports have been spreading of just such an issue.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy and a dichotomous depiction. It also uses inflammatory rhetoric.
          • . . . others have noted Apple's confirmation of an issue, and that it's working on a fix.
          • iPhone failing to get you up on time lately? You're not alone
          • Some of the TikTok users who may bring this article to their managers to use as proof for their tardiness have said the problem lies with an iPhone feature available from Series X onward known as "Attention Aware."
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        96%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Apple trying to fix iPhone's alarming problem

        Sky News Limited Mickey Carroll, Thursday, 02 May 2024 13:59
        • Unique Points
          • Apple is trying to fix a problem causing some iPhone alarms not to go off.
          • One TikTok user, Reid Manning, has experienced this issue for several days in a row.
          • It is unclear how many people have been affected by the bug.
          • Some users believe the ‘attention aware’ feature is causing their alarms not to play a sound.
        • Accuracy
          • Many users rely on their phones as their primary alarm clock and missed wake-up calls caused chaos.
          • The cause and workaround for the issue are unknown, but some speculate it may be related to attention-aware features that adjust alert volume based on user attention.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains an appeal to authority and a potential dichotomous depiction. It relies on user testimonials to demonstrate the issue with iPhones not going off on time, which is not inherently problematic but does lean towards anecdotal evidence rather than concrete data. Additionally, it presents the possibility that the issue might be restricted to specific iPhone models or software versions without providing any substantive details. The article also suggests a potential solution to the problem by turning off 'Attention Aware features', which could be seen as an implicit endorsement of this action.
          • Users have been complaining they were missing their alarms.
          • It is unclear how many people have been affected.
          • It has also not been confirmed if the bug is restricted to particular iPhone models or a specific version of its iOS software.
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication