The iPhone clock app has an oddity not many people know about

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What happened

Sure, you can set your iPhone's alarm to any time you choose.

But there's a hidden limit to how far your choices will stretch, though most users won't reach it.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:45:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
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