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Hidden Remix of iPhone’s Signature Ringtone Surfaces in iOS 26 Beta

iOS 26 also streamlines custom ringtone setup by removing the need for GarageBand.

Is it time for a new 'Reflection'?
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Overview

  • A new ringtone file labeled “ReflectionAlt1-EncoreRemix” has been uncovered in the first iOS 26 developer beta.
  • The variant builds on the longstanding “Reflection” tone default since the iPhone X and remains inaccessible through the Settings app.
  • MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris suggests the remix may debut exclusively on forthcoming iPhone 17 models.
  • iOS 26 introduces an easier process for users to set custom ringtones without relying on GarageBand.
  • iOS 26, confirmed for iPhone 11 series and newer, is slated for a September 2025 release as Google accuses Apple of replicating Android’s Live Translate, Hold Assist and Call Screening features.