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Here Are All the New iPhone Ringtones in iOS 26

Here Are All the New iPhone Ringtones in iOS 26Wednesday October 1, 2025 6:26 AM PDT by Tim HardwickIn iOS 26, Apple has quietly included seven new ringtones to alert you to calls, messages, and other audible notifications. Keep r

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Here Are All the New iPhone Ringtones in iOS 26
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Here Are All the New iPhone Ringtones in iOS 26

by Tim Hardwick

In iOS 26, Apple has quietly included seven new ringtones to alert you to calls, messages, and other audible notifications. Keep reading to learn what's new and how to hear the new sounds.

ios 26 new ringtones
The iconic "Reflection" ringtone – introduced in 2017 alongside the iPhone X – now has multiple alternate versions in iOS 26. While the original tone retains its familiar pellucid xylophone melody, the following new variants bring different energies to the classic:

  • Buoyant
  • Dreamer
  • Pond
  • Pop
  • Reflected
  • Surge

You can find and select the new ringtones in Settings ➝ Sound & Haptics ➝ Ringtone. Tap the chevron next to Reflection to expand the list and reveal the new versions.

The new versions keep Reflection's signature rhythm but each adds its own character and beat. Like the original, they can be used as both a ringtone and an alarm sound. You can listen to the new Reflection mixes yourself right now by hitting play on the embedded X post below.

iOS 26 beta 6 adds 6 new ringtones! All 6 are variants of "Reflection" pic.twitter.com/BN3mWXm2t5 — Aaron (@aaronp613) August 11, 2025


In an extra Easter egg, Apple also added a new ringtone called Little Bird, which is distinct from the new Reflection options.

iOS 26 is available to install now on all compatible iPhone models. To check for the update on your iPhone, tap through to Settings ➝ General ➝ Software Update, then tap Update Now when the iOS 26 update appears.

Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26
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