iOS 26 Beta is Hiding a New Ringtone — Here's What It Sounds Like

[MacRumors]

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 2017. It was discovered within the code for the first developer beta of iOS 26, but it remains hidden, so you will not find it in the list of ringtones available in the Settings app for now.

It is unclear if Apple will move forward with releasing the ringtone in a later iOS 26 beta version.

The new ringtone was shared on X yesterday by the account @8810cfw, in a post that was later reposted by the account ShrimpApplePro.

MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris also confirmed the ringtone's existence, and he speculated that it could debut on iPhone 17 models later this year.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1935248131157049700

https://twitter.com/x/status/1935886629530419213

On a related note, we recently reported that iOS 26 makes it easier to set an audio file as a custom ringtone, by eliminating the need to use the GarageBand app.

iOS 26 should be released to all users in September.

Article Link: iOS 26 Beta is Hiding a New Ringtone — Here's What It Sounds Like

 

[MacUserFella]

“New Ringtone” “Alternate version of the Reflection ringtone” dude

 

[Kevinlvn1]

Oh, that’s definitely gonna be my ringtone.

 

[HowEver]

Agreed, I prefer this ringtone to the default one.

 

[citysnaps]

Sounds great! I'll use it.

 

[7thson]

Refrection had me going. Like “are they really going to call it that?” Lol

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Please....please add it and make it official.

 

[zilchfox]

It's really pretty. I guess one can technically take the ripped version and use it now if they wanted to.

 

[nfl46]

It sounds great. Maybe the new default ringtone once iOS 26 is released in September?

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

While I like it , it is EXTREMELY reminiscent of the kind of tune that cheap autotune rappers , rap on

At least in my country

 

[RealE]

Will Refraction Encore Remix become as iconic as Opening?

 

[majkom]

This is really nice, actually

 

[contacos]

Not bad but my phone has been on mute since iPhone 4 😅

 

[satpak]

Searching for the download button.... 👀

 

[iwan073]

Nah, i got the Benny Hill theme song

 

[AF_APPLETALK]

Who wants a ringtone in minor? Depressing.

Also it's too long.

Why have they never been able to nail the ringtone on iPhone? The original marimba was the most palatable one they ever did. That single one.

 

[BelgianChoklit]

Is it me or does everyone has his iPhone on silent? I don't do that but I notice everyone I know is doing that.

 

[Momof2.1107]

Is it me or does everyone has his iPhone on silent? I don't do that but I notice everyone I know is doing that.

Nope. I still use ringtones and tones for notifications and texts.

 

[svish]

Very nice. Will set it up as my ringtone later this year if it is released.

 

[mcilwraith]

well, im def upgrading now!

 

[Dr McKay]

What’s a ringtone? Phones make noise when you call them?

 

[TechWhisperer]

Truly cutting edge. Apple never fails to wow us.

 

[alchemistmuffin]

but it remains hidden, so you will not find it in the list of ringtones available in the Settings app for now.

It is hidden, because from what I heard from industrial sources, it is going to be exclusive to the iPhone 17 lineup and beyond and 2026 iPad Pros and beyond.

It has glassy theme. No, it’s not because iOS 26 is glass. If all has to do with device.

It will all make sense when iPhone 17 lines are announced in fall along with new iPad Pros later in fall. (iOS 26 and iPadOS 26’s glass UI will also make sense when the new devices are announced as well. Because hardware and software is supposed to blend)

 

[sflagel]

What is a ringtone for?

 

[Jackbequickly]

I was not going to buy a new phone till I heard that new ringtone! Now I am all in!😱