Users are expressing widespread frustration following a recent iOS update that has dramatically altered the iPhone alarm function, triggering a wave of complaints across social media.The change, rolled out November 9, 2025, has resulted in alarms failing to sound or playing at unexpectedly low volumes, causing many to oversleep and miss critical appointments.
The issue impacts a broad range of iPhone users and stems from alterations to the alarm’s audio processing within iOS. While Apple has not yet officially acknowledged the problem, the volume of user reports suggests a notable and disruptive bug. The alarm’s altered behavior is especially concerning given it’s reliance for time-sensitive tasks like medication reminders, work schedules, and transportation. Users have taken to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook to share their experiences, using hashtags like #iPhoneAlarmFail and #iOS17Bug.
According to reports, the alarm issue appears to affect users who have upgraded to the latest iOS version. Labels associated with coverage of the issue include “iphone,” “users,” and “alarm.” The article was originally sourced from Blick and published November 9, 2025, at 10:58.
Apple’s iOS operating system, first released in 2007, powers over a billion iPhones worldwide. Regular updates are intended to improve functionality and security, but occasionally introduce unforeseen issues.
