The default notification noise in iOS 17 was too quiet, and couldn't be changed — but that's been fixed in iOS 17.2. Here's how to select a better default alert noise. Apple's release of iOS 17 ...

To change your Samsung phone's notification sound, go to "Sounds and vibration" in the Settings app. You can import audio by downloading sounds to your phone and ...

If you've ever been in a public place and heard the distinctive trill of an iPhone ringtone, looked down at your phone and realized the call wasn't for you — you're not alone. But it doesn't have to ...

If you've ever used Slack, you're probably all too familiar with the default woodblock sound that pops up whenever you get a notification. It's a sound that fills many with dread. Typing the phrase ...

With these simple steps, you’ll know who’s trying to reach you just by the sound of the alert. It’s that easy and incredibly convenient. Give it a try, and never miss an important message again.

Yes, the sounds in iOS 17 are a bit different. Here's how to get the old sounds back. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac In iOS 17, many of the default sounds for notifications, alarms and timers ...

Staying aware of your surroundings matters. That includes hearing smoke alarms, appliance beeps or a knock at the door. Still, real life gets busy. You wear headphones. You get focused. Sounds slip by ...

The default Slack notification noise comes loaded with dread. You can change the notification sound your Slack makes. You can make it say "hummus", or set it so notifications make no noise at all. If ...