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How to change the alert sounds on your iPhone

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How to change the alert sounds on your iPhone Illustration by Samar Haddad / The VergeIn the past, Apple’s ecosystem has been a little “one size fits all” without a lot of room for personalization — however, now we’re getting a lot more ringtones in iOS 17. Customizing your iPhone’s alert sounds can make your device feel a little more personal and fun. And maybe — I’m just spitballing here …

The Verge 924 2023-12-15

Every phone, TV, and radio in the US will get an emergency alert today — here’s how

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Every phone, TV, and radio in the US will get an emergency alert today — here’s how An example of the emergency alert message going out today. | Image: FEMAAs a reminder, at about 2:20PM ET on Wednesday, October 4th, your phone will probably make a loud noise and show a message that reads, “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” A similar message will be broadcast over the air to T…

The Verge 604 2023-11-24

U.S. iPhone Users to Receive Emergency Test Alert Tomorrow

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U.S. iPhone Users to Receive Emergency Test Alert Tomorrow The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are planning to test U.S. emergency alert systems on Tuesday, October 4. Emergency text messages will be set out to cell phones across the United States. The Wireless Emergency Alert test is scheduled to begin at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time t…

Mac Rumors 842 2023-11-22

FEMA’s national emergency alert test rings phones, TVs, and radios on Wednesday

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FEMA’s national emergency alert test rings phones, TVs, and radios on Wednesday A sample of what the message may look like. | Image: FEMAFEMA and the FCC are conducting a dual test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on Wednesday at about 2:20PM ET. The tests will appear on all consumer cellphones in either English or Spanish, depending on the language you have set, as well as radios and …

The Verge 920 2023-11-18

Preece alert, mobile after rolling car at Daytona

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Preece alert, mobile after rolling car at Daytona NASCAR driver Ryan Preece is “awake, alert and mobile” after his car rolled about a dozen times during a terrifying crash at Daytona International Speedway.

ESPN 183 2023-08-27

Google can now alert you when your private contact info appears online

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Google can now alert you when your private contact info appears online Image: GoogleGoogle is making it a lot easier to find and remove your contact information from its search results. The company will now send out notifications when it finds your address, phone number, or email on the web, allowing you to review and request the removal of that information from Search. All this takes place from Google’s “results a…

The Verge 190 2023-08-04

Google’s New Anti-Stalking Measure Will Alert Android Users About Unknown AirTags

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Google’s New Anti-Stalking Measure Will Alert Android Users About Unknown AirTags Back in May, Google announced plans to introduce a new safety feature that would alert Android users about nearby unknown Bluetooth trackers, including AirTags, preventing people from being stalked with tracking accessories. The tracking alert functionality is rolling out starting today. Android smartphones will provide automatic alerts if an u…

Mac Rumors 140 2023-07-28