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iOS 26 Beta 2 Enables New ‘Alt1’ Ringtone Option

It provides a second option to the Reflection ringtone as a preview of iOS 26 features such as Adaptive Power Mode ahead of the fall rollout.

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Overview

  • iOS 26 beta 2 adds a hidden ringtone alternative to the longstanding Reflection tone, appearing in Settings under Sounds and Haptics as “Alt1.”
  • The ringtone file was discovered in the first developer beta’s code but only became selectable in the second beta release.
  • Apple has given the new sound a placeholder name that could change or become the default before iOS 26’s expected September launch.
  • Earlier beta notes revealed an opt-in Adaptive Power Mode designed to fine-tune performance and extend battery life.
  • The update also previews two new Wi-Fi capabilities—Captive Assist and Wi-Fi Aware—alongside design tweaks and an Apple Music widget.