Do you ever feel a little off or minorly disoriented twice a year when the clocks change? You’re not alone. Daylight Saving Time can mess up our sleep patterns and routines, making us wonder if we’re ...

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 ...

Getting out of bed—switching from the coziness of sleep to the jarring reality of the day—can be a challenge for anyone. But, ...

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 ...

An alarm clock may seem outdated, with your smartphone’s endless number of tones and apps to wake you up. But using your phone as your alarm can tempt you to use it before you tuck in, and that can ...

Many people need to set an alarm to wake up on time in the morning. But using your phone for this purpose can lead to late nights and early mornings doomscrolling, which can disrupt your sleep. An ...

There are many ways to set an alarm on your Android phone. Some are faster than others. Whether you need to set a timer while cooking or want to set up a morning alarm, your Android phone has you ...

Google’s clock app for Android has plenty of sound options to set as an alarm. If you don’t like the default tone, you can use a song or a podcast from Spotify or YouTube Music (only if you have a ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...