Millions of iPhone users across Britain are waking up to a rude awakening - or rather, the lack of one - as a mysterious glitch is causing device alarms to fail silently, leaving sleepy commuters, frustrated workers and even celebrities in the lurch.
Celebrity Victims Speak Out
The alarming issue has caught the attention of high-profile figures, with stars from BBC's The Traitors and singer Cat Burns among those publicly complaining about the technological letdown. Their social media posts have ignited a firestorm of similar complaints from ordinary Britons who've experienced the same frustrating phenomenon.
A Nation of Latecomers
From missed morning meetings to nearly botched flights, the stories pouring in paint a picture of nationwide disruption. Commuters have overslept for work, parents have missed school runs, and businesspeople have arrived late for crucial appointments - all because their trusted iPhone alarms failed to sound.
What's Causing the Silent Treatment?
While Apple has yet to issue an official statement, tech experts suggest the problem may be linked to recent iOS updates or specific settings configurations. The common thread appears to be alarms set to use attention-aware features or particular sound profiles that somehow fail to activate at the designated time.
Immediate Fixes for Frustrated Users
- Check your alarm volume separately from general media volume
- Disable attention-aware features in Face ID settings
- Set multiple backup alarms as a precaution
- Consider using a traditional alarm clock as interim insurance
The widespread nature of the problem suggests this isn't an isolated incident but rather a significant software hiccup affecting iPhone users nationwide. As the workweek begins, many Britons are taking extra precautions, with some resorting to old-fashioned alarm clocks while others are setting multiple device alarms in the hope that at least one will sound.
