Learn how to create a custom ringtone on your iPhone using any audio clip, without GarageBand or third-party apps.

Close your eyes and try to imagine the iPhone ringtone, and chances are, you’ll be able to, or at least you’ll recognize it once you hear it. The current iPhone ringtone — Reflection — was launched ...

My iPhone stays on silent most of the time, but a new iOS 26 ringtone has strongly tempted me to rethink that choice because it’s such a pleasant tune. Here’s my new favorite iPhone ringtone. ‘Dreamer ...

iOS 26 finally introduces the ability to easily set custom ringtones from audio files. Previously, creating iPhone ringtones required a complex process involving GarageBand or a Mac. This feature has ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. You can do this with other audio files that ...

Apple is making it easier for iPhone owners to add their own custom ringtones, but the change in iOS 26 is only a slight improvement versus iOS 18. Adding ringtones to the iPhone is almost always an ...

The sixth developer beta of iOS 26 has arrived, and it introduces an onboarding sequence, along with six additional iPhone ringtones. Here's what's new. The sixth developer beta of iOS 26 builds upon ...

iOS 26 looks set to greatly expand the ringtone options for the iPhone. A previous beta included one remixed version of the default Reflection sound, but now iOS 26 beta 6 has added another five more ...

Apple is hiding a new ringtone within iOS 26. The new ringtone is an alternative version of the existing Reflection ringtone, which has been the default ringtone since the iPhone X was released in ...

Customizing your iPhone ringtone is a great way to make your device feel more personal and unique. Whether you want a distinctive sound for incoming calls, text alerts, or specific contacts, creating ...

Customizing your iPhone ringtone doesn’t require spending money or using a computer. With iOS 27, you can easily create a personalized ringtone using the free GarageBand app, directly on your device.