Getting out of bed—switching from the coziness of sleep to the jarring reality of the day—can be a challenge for anyone. But, as the saying goes, there's an app for that. Or, in this case, several ...

Waking up isn't always easy. An alarm clock certainly gets the job done, but not always in the most useful or pleasant way. Luckily, there's a variety of free online alarm clocks available for almost ...

With iOS 26, Apple is adding a new AlarmKit framework for developers that offer apps with alarm clocks and timers. AlarmKit provides system-level access to alarm functionality, which was previously ...

However, there are situations where you might find the native alarm apps lacking or prefer exploring third-party alternatives. For example, if you frequently struggle with deep sleep or find it ...

With life’s busy schedule, keeping track of time without a clock is challenging. We’re so dependent on this device that even when we go to sleep, we need an alarm clock to remind us to wake up. Not ...

Whether you use your phone as an alarm to get up in the morning, like to listen to podcasts or sleep sounds as you drift off, or simply want to be sure the battery is full come morning, a nightstand ...

Waking up to a loud alarm on your smartphone is not a fun way to get up in the morning. Plus, there’s growing evidence that having a smartphone in the bedroom may be wreaking havoc on our sleep. This ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Still using your phone as your alarm clock? It seems convenient, until you discover that sleeping next to a charging phone all night might not ...

For something as simple as setting a timer, the built-in apps on our computers can be awfully fiddly. Usually you have to open a Clock app first, then navigate to a separate tab for timers. After that ...