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3w ago

iOS 26 Beta Hides New Reflection Ringtone Variant

This stealth tone remains hidden in Settings, hinting at its role as the default ringtone on Apple’s next iPhone.

Is it time for a new 'Reflection'?
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Overview

  • The iOS 26 developer beta file system houses a hidden ringtone labeled "ReflectionAlt1-EncoreRemix", which was first shared by X user @8810cfw and confirmed by ShrimpApplePro and MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.
  • This tone is a variant of Apple’s long-standing "Reflection" ringtone, the default sound since the iPhone X.
  • The new track remains inaccessible in the beta’s Settings ringtone list.
  • iOS 26 also introduces a built-in method for assigning custom audio files as ringtones without using GarageBand.
  • Observers speculate that Apple may adopt this tone as the default on the iPhone 17, and iOS 26 is slated for a September release supporting iPhone 11 series and newer.