iOS 26 Gets More New Ringtones

[MacRumors]

With the sixth beta of iOS 26, Apple has added several new ringtones that are alternatives to the classic "Reflection" ringtone. Reflection is the ringtone that Apple has long used as the default on the iPhone.

In addition to the standard Reflection ringtone, there are now six variants: Buoyant, Dreamer, Tech, Pop, Reflected, and Surge.

Reflected is identical to the "Alt 1" ringtone option that was added back in the second beta of iOS 26.

The classic Reflection ringtone is still the default, so if you prefer one of the new sounds, you'll need to set it manually. Apple also added a new ringtone called Little Bird, which is distinct from the new Reflection options. You can listen to all the new ringtones below.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1954971092164198413

You can get to the new ringtones in iOS 26 by opening up Sounds and Haptics in the Settings app, tapping on Ringtone, tapping on Reflection, and then selecting one of the alternates.


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[Lizzard899]

Probably an unpopular opinion but no one uses ringtones anymore. Most of us keep our phones on silent or just let it go to voicemail

 

[guyxye]

I like the pond one, very zen. The little bird one just makes me laugh!

 

[Dmoney77]

Buoyant, dreamer, and reflected sound the best IMO.

 

[Taq'aix]

Haven’t used a ringtone since the iPhone 4s. LMAO!

 

[nfl46]

Dreamer, Reflected and Little Bird are fire!!!!

 

[tomtad]

Well Tim did say they were accelerating the roadmap

 

[mrgraff]

Probably an unpopular opinion but no one uses ringtones anymore. Most of us keep our phones on silent or just let it go to voicemail

99% true for me. I still have various ringtones and notification sounds set for CarPlay.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Probably an unpopular opinion but no one uses ringtones anymore. Most of us keep our phones on silent or just let it go to voicemail

I've had the Muppets "Mahna Mahna" song as my ringtone running since I was jailbreaking my iPhone 3g. Still have it, and keep the ringer volume on.

 

[x5tuu]

Ringtones … talk about scraping the barrel!

I don’t know anyone who has their phone on anything other than silent / vibrate only 24/7

 

[winxmac]

Marimba and Opening

 

[sergekills]

Ringtones … talk about scraping the barrel!

I don’t know anyone who has their phone on anything other than silent / vibrate only 24/7

When I’m off work and not in the cinema or meeting friends, my phone is always in a Ring mode.

 

[MrENGLISH]

I mostly keep my phone on silent. But when silent is disabled, this is what plays...

 

[MikeTheBohunk]

Is it just me who feels that all the new ringtones sound sterile and completely soulless? The classic sound effects were incredibly goofy, but at least they were fun. Plus, some variety is absolutely missing. Want a single beep, a classic ringer, or an absolute banger? Too bad...

I understand that you can load your own sound as a ringtone and use whatever you fancy. And especially in iOS 26 it'll be easier than ever. But that only makes me wonder even more what the point of this is…

 

[Momof2.1107]

Probably an unpopular opinion but no one uses ringtones anymore. Most of us keep our phones on silent or just let it go to voicemail

Maybe for you, but some of us still do use ringtones. I specifically use them for certain contacts, to know who is calling without looking at my phone.

 

[Hank001]

99% true for me. I still have various ringtones and notification sounds set for CarPlay.

I’m the opposite and hardly silence the phone. How else can I answer a call?

In fact, I don’t know any friend or family of mine who silence their phone. I wonder if it’s a cultural phenomenon.

 

[Gengar]

They snapped with that "Little Bird" one. It's coming for number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

 

[justanthonylee]

Probably an unpopular opinion but no one uses ringtones anymore. Most of us keep our phones on silent or just let it go to voicemail

I don't have mine on mute or silent, it's always on. I have no idea why anyone would not want to ever get calls. Kinda important.

 

[the future]

Pop is really fresh, Reflected is absolutely sublime, but Little Bird takes the cake, it‘s just hilarious. 😂

 

[B-Mc-C]

Maybe for you, but some of us still do use ringtones. I specifically use them for certain contacts, to know who is calling without looking at my phone.

This. If people don’t know about contact-specific ring/text tones and only know of having their phone on silent, they are doing it wrong. 🤣

 

[MDTyKe]

Little Bird definitely has White Lotus vibes - anyone else think so?

 

[Unregistered 4U]

Some folks found out JUST this day that sometimes Apple develops features they don’t use.

 

[max2]

Probably an unpopular opinion but no one uses ringtones anymore. Most of us keep our phones on silent or just let it go to voicemail

Do not even use it anymore. Phone part. If you have no # you can't. Can still iMessage and cellular internet data.

 

[MNWildFan]

Ringtones … talk about scraping the barrel!

I don’t know anyone who has their phone on anything other than silent / vibrate only 24/7

I think that really depends on where you are

Even where I work and with friends I'm out and about with, a lot of them have their ringer/other sounds on so you may be surprised

 

[JSDK]

I still use my phone for its primary purpose; calling. I receive quite a few calls, and have found that if my phone is on Silent mode then I lose the call. I simply don't notice if my phone buzzes in my pocket, so I have to have sound on. So new sounds are always welcome.