iOS offers a host of ways to customize your iPhone and it can be easy to look past some handy options. We previously covered how to create custom vibration patterns. Follow along for how to set custom ...

The text tones available to SMS apps in Android are stored in a specific folder on your device -- when you opt to change the notification sound associated with text messages, this is the folder that ...

Set contact ringtones on iPhone to know who is calling without looking at your iPhone. You can even go a step further to set contact text tones and contact vibrations so that you know who a text is ...

Customizing your iPhone ringtone is a great way to make your device feel more personal and unique. Whether you want a distinctive sound for incoming calls, text alerts, or specific contacts, creating ...

While #GalaxyS7 users are glad that Android Oreo is finally rolling out for their devices, many are also wondering why they are no longer able to set a non-default ringtone for particular contacts. In ...

Even though the new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 has been in the news a lot as of late, millions of proud Galaxy S5 owners still have a lot of questions about their current device. Here we’ll explain how ...

I love custom ring and alert tones on my iPhone. They're easy to make, fun, and a great conversation starter, but they're also useful. I usually know who is calling (or texting) me without taking my ...

You can create custom sounds and ringtones for text alerts, phone calls, and more on your iPhone, but did you know the same functionality exists for vibrations ...

While the default text message ringtone on your iPhone may be easy to identify, like any repeated sound it can begin to irritate you over time. If your co-workers have begun to groan every time you ...

Samsung users lost the ability to set custom ringtones for each thread in the default Samsung Messages app as of Android 8.0 Oreo, but it seems that the feature has made a return in the latest update.

Samsung brought back the ability to assign custom ringtones to each thread on the stock Messages app. The updated Messages app is available from Galaxy Apps. Samsung smartphones might not be known for ...

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