Oversleeping is frequently in the top ten most intimidating nightmares. Well, for iPhone users, we’re all too aware of this haunting scenario. It usually happens when you’re about to rise and shine, only to realise the sky has been shining without you. Yes, you’ve slept through your alarm. Except, you haven’t. At least not in the case of a nasty iPhone bug making rounds lately. But rest easy (but not too easy, mind the alarm) because Apple says they’re working on fixing it.
1. The bug delivering silent sunrises
The seemingly benign glitch appears to take issue with your wake-up song of choice, opting to soothe you into another REM cycle rather than jolt you off your pillow. iPhone alarms are mysteriously going silent, causing all sorts of groggy havoc.
2. Apple is all ears (and eyes)
The top folks at the tech titan have listened to the complaints, and they’re not dragging their feet. Apple has confirmed it’s working on a solution to the alarming issue, ensuring your mornings can shortly resume being “Happy” by Pharrell rather than “Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel.
3. The word from the media ranks
It was the Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern and NBC correspondent Emilie Ikeda that thrust the issue into prominence. The two renowned reporters confirmed that Apple is indeed tackling this elusive bug, bringing a symphony of relief to anyone stressed about another day of unexpected lie-ins.
4. Your concerns are their concerns
Bugs are tricky. Which is why Apple being on top of things is crucial. Not most tech companies are as attuned to user complaints. But Apple’s move shows a proactive stance, adding more faith in their commitment to delivering seamless experiences.
5. A wakeful watch
Indeed, waking up on time is more than a personal responsibility. And it appears, Apple, usually setting trends, ironically needs to catch up on this one. But if there’s anything we’ve learnt from the behemoth, it is to observe the situation closely and expect restoration sooner than one might think.
So, rise and shine all ye folks. Apple’s got a patch in the pipeline, set to play your favorite wake-up tunes instead of that dreadful silence. There’s a silver lining to this – your oversleeping incidents were not your fault after all. It’s your iPhone’s, and now you’ve got evidence.
Credit: BBC. TechCrunch, Reuters
