Is your iPhone alarm not going off or making no sound? In this tutorial, we list all the solutions to fix alarms not working, ringing, sounding, or vibrating on your iPhone and iPad.
How to fix iPhone alarm not going off or having no sound
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BaDaBing makes the camera shutter sound less conspicuous on jailbroken devices
Your iPhone is designed to play a simulated camera shutter sound every time you tap on the shutter button in the Camera app to take a photograph, however this only happens when your iPhone isn’t in silent mode.
AirPods sounding too low? 19 tips to make them louder
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How audio design in Apple TV+ kids show “El Deafo” conveys what it’s like to be deaf
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BootSound makes any jailbroken iPhone play a custom sound on boot
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FreeFall makes your jailbroken iPhone play funny sounds when you drop it
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NotiSound lets jailbreakers customize notification sounds for all apps individually
Whether you have an iPhone or an iPad, you’ll notice that you can customize notification sounds for pre-installed apps in the Settings app’s Notifications preference pane. This includes, but isn’t limited to: Calendar events, FaceTime calls, phone calls, iMessage/SMS messages, and Reminders, among other things.
How to eject water from your iPhone speakers to fix audio
Have you accidentally dropped your iPhone in water and found that the sound coming out of the speakers is all muffled? In this guide, we’ll show you how to get rid of the liquid stuck inside the speaker grill.
Apple’s new feature simulates spatial audio for stereo and other non-Dolby content
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How to disable the click sounds on your Apple TV
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to turn off the Apple TV navigation click sounds if you don’t want to hear audio feedback while working your way around the tvOS interface.
LG is rolling out its 2021 soundbar lineup with built-in AirPlay 2 support
Korean consumer electronics maker LG has launched its soundbar lineup for 2021 with built-in support for AirPlay 2, Apple's device-to-device media streaming technology.
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AirPlay 2 is supported across all of LG's 2021 soundbars. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround systems are also supported. The soundbars work with Google and Amazon assistants as well. LG's 2021 soundbars have AirPlay 2 built-inAs per the announcement on the LG website, the new soundbars deliver a premium audio experience and convenient control along with eco-consciousness designs and packaging.
“The new lineup offers high-quality audio, easy connectivity, smart functionality and stylish aesthetics with a modern look designed to complement LG’s stunning TVs and works well with any décor,” the company notes.
The 2021 lineup is compatible with Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for hands-free voice and playback control. With AirPlay 2, Apple customers can stream, control and share their favorite music and other content directly from their iPhone, iPad or Mac.
The new soundbars also support LG TV’s AI Sound Pro feature.
Audio from the TV is played through the soundbar via TV Sound Mode Share, delivering the superior audio processing power of AI Sound Pro on the more capable speakers of the new soundbars. LG’s soundbars now offer all of the same sound modes as its latest TVs, allowing users to easily switch between the soundbar and the TV using the TV remote.
Other notable features of the new 2021 LG soundbar lineup include support for the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround audio formats, in addition to Dolby Vision compatibility via 4K pass-through, Meridian Audio tuning and the latest Meridian Horizon technology.
Some of the models are Hi-Res Audio certified for lossless playback at 24-bit/96kHz.
Compared to the original version, AirPlay 2 improves buffering while adding support for multi-room audio and streaming audio to stereo speakers. AirPlay is accessible on iOS, iPadOS and macOS devices through the Control Center, the Home app and the Siri assistant.
Image credit: LG Electronics
How I use my HomePods
In this piece, I go over how I use my various HomePods in my house as my primary speaker for my music and movie-watching needs.