On September 28, 2025, the problem of "Apple alarms not sounding on days with adjusted work schedules" sparked widespread concern. Numerous users reported arriving late for work on weekends when required to work due to schedule changes, as their Apple alarms failed to go off. Apple customer service clarified that the Apple alarm is preset to activate only on weekdays, from Monday to Friday, and currently lacks the capability to recognize days with adjusted work schedules. They recommended that users either utilize third-party alarm applications or manually set their alarms.