iOS 26 almost got me fired from my job

Summary

In this video, Shian Manim recounts a series of frustrating events caused by a bug in iOS 26, which nearly led to him being late for work. Despite his years of experience using beta software, this glitch caused alarms to turn off unexpectedly, leading to a chaotic morning. Shian humorously reflects on how the glitch affected his day, from being late to work to almost backing into a car. He also shares his experience with the iOS beta, advising fellow developers to wait for later versions before installing them. His story highlights the unpredictability of using beta software in real-world situations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Shian Manim installed iOS 26 beta 1, despite knowing it could have glitches, as he has been doing for six years.
• 😀 Even though it's a developer beta, Shian expected to avoid major issues based on past experiences with beta versions.
• 😀 The glitch Shian encountered made his alarm not go off properly, causing him to wake up at 8:45 AM instead of his usual 5:30 AM.
• 😀 Due to the glitch, Shian was almost three hours late for work, which was particularly problematic since he had just started a new job.
• 😀 Shian humorously reflects on how the bug ruined his day, which already included other inconveniences like a late lunch and near car accident.
• 😀 The alarm bug involved the alarm turning off automatically after just three seconds, without any notification or warning.
• 😀 Shian tried troubleshooting the problem, attempting to figure out what went wrong with his phone, though he couldn’t find a solution in the settings.
• 😀 Shian acknowledged that it was his fault for installing a developer beta on his daily device, a practice he has been doing for years without major problems until now.
• 😀 He suggested developers should avoid using beta 1 and instead wait for later beta versions (like beta 2 or 3) for more stability.
• 😀 Despite his frustration, Shian appreciated the understanding nature of his employer, as they were not upset about his tardiness due to the circumstances.
• 😀 In the end, Shian concluded that using a non-Apple device (like an Android phone) for alarms might be a better option moving forward, despite it being ironic and inconvenient.

Q & A

What was the main issue that caused the user to be late for work?

The main issue was a glitch in iOS 26 that caused all of the user's alarms to turn off automatically, which made them wake up almost three hours late.

How does the user normally set their alarms?

The user sets multiple alarms, including a backup alarm at 5:50, and additional alarms at 5:10, 5:15, 5:20, 5:30, and 5:35 to ensure they wake up on time.

What did the user initially think when they woke up at 8:45?

The user was unfazed when they saw it was 8:45 because, at that point, they had already accepted fate after several mishaps during the day.

Why did the user think they might have hit a car while backing up?

The user thought they had hit a car because they saw a car behind them in the dark and assumed they backed into it, but it turned out to be a driveway.

What did the user realize about the alarm glitch after testing it?

The user discovered that the alarm would go off briefly, then turn off by itself after only three seconds, even though it was set with the ringer at a low volume.

What lessons did the user learn from their experience with iOS 26?

The user learned that beta software, especially in the early stages, can have serious glitches, and it's better to wait for later betas or public releases before using them on personal devices.

What did the user do after experiencing the alarm glitch?

After the glitch, the user decided to perform some 'QA testing' to figure out what happened with the alarms, trying to understand the technical issue behind it.

How did the user describe their reaction to being late?

The user described their reaction as calm and resigned, stating that nothing phases them anymore after the string of misfortunes that occurred earlier in the day.

Why does the user use an Android phone for alarms now?

After the alarm glitch with iOS 26, the user decided to use an Android phone as their alarm clock, as they no longer trusted the iOS alarms to wake them up reliably.

What advice does the user give to developers regarding beta software?

The user advises developers to wait for beta 2 or beta 3 before installing them on their daily devices to avoid the issues they faced with iOS 26 beta 1.