Sound effect for AMBER alerts is inappropriate

Originator:ricky.romero
Number:rdar://14662379 Date Originated:06-Aug-2013 11:28 AM
Status:Closed Resolved:Fixed
Product:iPhone/iPod touch Product Version:
Classification:UI/Usability Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
The sound effect used for AMBER Alerts is far too loud and shrill for their contextual urgency, *especially* given that these alerts are enabled by default on millions of iPhones.  Please consider using a less abrasive sound effect.

Steps to Reproduce:
Receive an AMBER Alert on your iPhone when its Silent switch is turned off.

Expected Results:
A sound effect similar to – but not the same as – the ones used for new text messages should play when receiving an AMBER Alert.

Actual Results:
A piercing, shrill sound effect is used, which disrupts sleep or activities which require intense concentration such as driving.

Regression:
N/A

Notes:
N/A

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