iOS 27 adds long-desired iPhone volume control feature

Apple is finally giving iPhone users the ability to adjust their ringtone, alarm, and alert volumes independently — a feature Android has offered for years, according to Android Authority.

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For users with access to the iOS 27 developer beta, the controls live in Settings > Sounds & Haptics, where users can also toggle "Match Ringtone Volume" to unlock separate sliders for alarms and system alerts. Android Authority notes that the alarm slider won't affect the Wake-Up alarm, which is managed separately through Bedtime settings. Users who prefer a single unified slider can keep the toggle on.

The addition is a small but meaningful quality-of-life improvement that iPhone users have wanted for years, and one that arrives quietly. Apple made no mention of it during Monday's WWDC 26 keynote, which was dominated by the unveiling of Siri AI, sweeping Apple Intelligence updates across core apps, and a revamped Photos AI editing suite.

iOS 27 is currently available to developers for testing, with a public beta expected next month. The full release is slated for this fall and will be compatible with devices as far back as the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2nd generation), though some AI features will be limited to newer phones.

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