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Apple Watch Update Will Allow Alarms To Ring In Silent Mode: Enough To Wake Up Heavy Sleepers? - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Apple Inc.'s upcoming watchOS 11.4 update will let alarms sound in Silent Mode, as detailed in the release notes for the update.
This update will enable both sound and haptic feedback for alarms, which is useful for heavy sleepers, according to the release notes.
Users faced alarm issues in the previous iOS 18 update, prompting this update to restore confidence in Apple's alarm systems, according to reports.
Apple has faced scrutiny from India's consumer watchdog regarding performance issues in iPhones after recent updates.

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Missing Apple Watch Alarms? 'Break Through Silent Mode' Should Help

Currently, Apple Watch silent mode only delivers notifications and alarms through haptic vibrations. With watchOS 11.4, a new mode will support sound and haptics.

8 days ago·United States

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Apple Watch Update Will Allow Alarms To Ring In Silent Mode: Enough To Wake Up Heavy Sleepers? - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) upcoming watchOS 11.4 update will bring a long-requested feature to the Apple Watch—letting alarms sound even when Silent Mode is on. What Happened: According to the release notes for watchOS 11.4's release candidate, Apple is adding a new option that allows Sleep Wake Up alarms to break through Silent Mode. Currently, when Silent Mode is activated, the Apple Watch only uses haptic vibrations for alerts, which can be t…

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Apple is finally fixing the alarm situation on its smartwatches

Apple is of a thoughtful new feature that will bring some peace of mind to smartwatch users. The upcoming update will give users an option to activate the alarm sound even when the is put on silent mode. The change was first spotted in the update notes for watchOS 11.4 RC (Release Candidate) built, which […]

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You’ll soon be able to hear Apple Watch alarms even in silent mode

Release notes for the watchOS 11.4 RC update list a new feature allowing the Apple Watch alarms to be heard even with Silent Mode on.

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Gear Patrol

The Apple Watch Will Finally Fix One of Its Most Annoying Quirks

The upcoming feature is simple but a game-changer for those who always wear their Apple Watch. Photo by Tucker Bowe for Gear Patrol When Apple rolls out watchOS 11.4, the next software update for the Apple Watch, it won’t ring out the changes. Instead, it will deliver one subtle but helpful new feature — particularly for anybody who wears their Apple Watch while sleeping. The feature is called “Break Through Silent Mode.” Don’t sleep through…

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Apple Patent Application Reveals Potential Foldable Apple Watch – iDrop News

We just wrote about rumors that the Apple Watch could someday gain a camera. However, Apple may have plans to take things even further with a foldable dual-screen Apple Watch. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently published a patent application from Apple’s lead designer, Vladimir Krneta. The application indicates the need for […]Read More...

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