Wake Up Smarter: How to Change Snooze Length in iOS 26 for Better Alarm Control

Wake Up Smarter: How to Change Snooze Length in iOS 26 for Better Alarm Control

Tired of the default 9-minute snooze? In iOS 26, Apple finally lets you customize snooze times for each alarm. Here’s how to use it, why it matters, and what to watch out for.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

September 25, 2025

You set your alarm for 6:30 a.m., press snooze, and the phone wakes you again at 6:39. 

The cycle repeats, and somehow the timing never feels quite right. 

For decades, the iPhone locked users into a 9-minute snooze window. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Pick your Alarm Snooze Length in iOS 26.

iOS 26’s Liquid Glass Redesign Isn’t Just Eye Candy: It’s a Smarter Way to Work

iOS 26’s Liquid Glass Redesign Isn’t Just Eye Candy: It’s a Smarter Way to Work

Apple’s iOS 26 introduces a visually stunning Liquid Glass interface and productivity-enhancing features. 

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

September 16, 2025

Ever wished your iPhone could screen calls like a savvy assistant and look like it belongs in a sci-fi film? 

Here's a Cool Tip: Install Apple's latest update, iOS 26.

The Liquid Glass design is grabbing headlines, but beneath the shimmer lies a suite of features that quietly reshape how business users, educators, and productivity enthusiasts interact with their devices.

Feature Explanation

The centerpiece of iOS 26 is the Liquid Glass interface, a translucent, fluid design that adapts to your wallpaper, refracts light, and morphs across apps. 

It’s more than just aesthetic. 

Apple’s goal is to unify the user experience across devices, making transitions feel seamless whether you’re switching from iPhone to iPad or Mac.

But the real productivity punch comes from features like:

1. Call Screening: Unknown callers are prompted to state their name and reason before your phone even rings.
2. Visual Intelligence: Context-aware actions based on what’s on your screen, like adding calendar events or summarizing text.