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Apple’s iOS 26 Breaks the Snooze Curse: Customize Your Wake-Up Call!

2025-06-11

Author: Kai

Goodbye, 9-Minute Snooze! Welcome Customization!

Get ready to revolutionize your mornings! With the arrival of iOS 26, Apple has finally addressed a long-standing annoyance for iPhone users: snooze times that can now be tailored to your liking!

Gone are the days of being stuck with the rigid 9-minute snooze interval—an odd relic from the era of mechanical clocks. Users can now customize their snooze durations anywhere from a quick 1 minute to a leisurely 15 minutes, making it easier to rise and shine on your own terms.

Simply tap any alarm, select "Snooze Duration" from the options, and choose what works best for you. Whether you need just a tiny nudge to wake up or a leisurely pause before facing the day, this new feature caters to all your snoozing needs.

While it may seem like a minor tweak, the impact on your daily routine could be significant. After years of frustration, this feature is set to enhance your morning experience in a way that feels both overdue and refreshingly welcome.

Currently, iOS 26 is in its developer beta phase, with a public beta launch just around the corner next month, and an official release slated for the fall. Get ready to reclaim your mornings!