<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Apple is introducing a new AlarmKit framework in iOS 26 for developers to enhance third-party alarm and timer apps.</li><li>AlarmKit offers system-level access to alarm functionality, previously exclusive to Apple's Clock app.</li><li>Developers can now create apps with features like alerts that activate even if Silent mode is enabled, full-screen snooze options, and access to Lock Screen and Apple Watch.</li><li>In earlier iOS versions, alarms in third-party apps lacked certain features available in Apple's Clock app, leading to limitations and issues like missed triggers.</li><li>The AlarmKit framework in iOS 26 supports unlimited alarms, repeating options, and advanced alerts to improve functionality.</li><li>This update will enable third-party alarm and timer apps to offer a more competitive user experience compared to Apple's defaults.</li><li>Apple has revamped its Clock app in iOS 26 with a new design featuring larger time display, customizable snooze length, and enhanced stop and snooze buttons.</li></ul>

iOS 26 Makes Third-Party Alarm and Timer Apps Better

Discover more