iPhone 14 Features a Mac-Like Startup Sound While Turning On

[MacRumors]

An optional new accessibility feature allows the upcoming iPhone 14 models to play a sound while turning on and off, according to assistive technology expert Steven Aquino, who compared the feature to the Mac's iconic startup chime.

Twitter user Martin Nobel shared a preview of the sound based on a file from the iOS 16 Release Candidate. As noted by developer Steve Moser, the feature will be located in the Settings app under Accessibility → Power On & Off Sounds and is designed to make it easier for users to know when an iPhone has been turned on or off.

We've yet to come across a hands-on video of this feature in action on the iPhone 14, but we'll update this story if we spot one.

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Apple introduced the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max earlier today during a special event at Steve Jobs Theater. The two Pro models received the biggest upgrades, including an always-on display with a new pill-shaped "Dynamic Island" notch, a 48-megapixel Wide lens, a new Deep Purple color option, and more. All four iPhone 14 models will be available to pre-order starting this Friday, September 9.

Article Link: iPhone 14 Features a Mac-Like Startup Sound While Turning On

 

[sniffies]

iPhone is now one step closer to becoming a Mac.

 

[JPack]

Kinda awesome, can't deny that.

 

[jooish]

I can see myself turning that off immediately...

 

[TVreporter]

Can’t innovate, my ears!

 

[jarman92]

That was...underwhelming.

 

[CC77]

That’s great. I’ll probably turn it off but…still fun, and obviously great for accessibility.

 

[Razorpit]

They should have used “the chime".

 

[dampfnudel]

Apple couldn’t come up with a better restart/startup sound than that? I hope it’s customizable or you can disable it (probably can).

 

[neuropsychguy]

I can see myself turning that off immediately...

It’s highly unlikely to be on by default. It is reported to be an accessibility feature, which means it gets enabled by someone who wants or needs it.

 

[Joe Rossignol]

I can see myself turning that off immediately...

I believe it is off by default.

 

[ignatius345]

There are a lot of really fun and useful features in Accessibility.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I love it. I still miss the iPhone lock screen sound. Hopefully, Apple brings it back.

 

[citysnaps]

Nice! Looking forward to that.

 

[zilchfox]

well that's pretty neat.

 

[BrownyQ]

I guess part of me was expecting to hear a softer version of the Mac boot chime... and was saddened when that didn't happen.

 

[PhillyGuy72]

This should be easily added to older phones in an update. 🤷🏻‍♂️

I'd choose this start up sound if I had the option. (just kidding)

https://imgur.com/a/lbWuCpz

 

[CarAnalogy]

Where's the part in the keynote that explains the advanced hardware that makes this an iPhone 14 exclusive?

 

[Costino1]

Silly, but I'm excited.

I'm also excited for the Touch Island or whatever it's called. Reminds me of the Touch Bar on my Macbook Pro (....uh which i never use.) <deletes comment>

 

[v0lume4]

“DROOOOIIIIIIDDDDD”

 

[DarkCole]

I like random smaller things like this. I’ll turn it on if it’s off by default.

 

[Mr. Dee]

Has anyone seen Steve Jobs daughter describing the iPhone 14 as the same old phone? 😄

Remember, this is the daughter Steve said is very much like him and is likely to run Apple one day.

 

[ke-iron]

Sweet, this is nice

 

[syklee26]

They should have used “the chime".

This I agree….

 

[nutmac]

Speaking of which, why isn't there a restart option on the iPhone?

Shutting down the iPhone gives such a minimal feedback that I often myself blindly holding on the the sleep/wake button.

The force restart option is awkward to trigger.