### iOS 26.2 Beta 1 Unveils New Reminders App Functionality: Urgent Alarms
The beta version 26.2 of iOS 1 has rolled out a noteworthy enhancement to the Reminders app, incorporating a feature that numerous users have been eagerly anticipating: the functionality to set ‘Urgent’ alarms for their reminders. This update is designed to enhance task management and ensure critical tasks receive the attention they need.
#### New ‘Urgent’ Alarms in Reminders
With this recent update, users now have the ability to designate tasks as ‘Urgent’ upon setting a due date. This feature activates an alarm on the iPhone once the deadline is reached, offering a more immediate reminder than traditional notifications. The alarm interface presents two choices: users can either snooze the alarm for 9 minutes or silence it. Furthermore, users can personalize the snooze function in Settings, substituting it with a ‘Complete’ button for swift task fulfillment.
#### Enhanced Snooze Feature
The arrival of the snooze option is especially advantageous for users with adaptable schedules. Previously, if a reminder was ignored at the moment, it was often forgotten. The new snooze function makes sure that reminders stay at the forefront, featuring a countdown timer on the Lock Screen. This continuous notification acts as a vital nudge, setting urgent tasks apart from standard notifications.
#### Comparison to Previous Features
Before this enhancement, Reminders provided a ‘Remind Me in an Hour’ feature, which frequently proved to be too prolonged and caused reminders to be removed from the Lock Screen. The new alarm functionality in iOS 26.2 resolves this shortcoming by delivering a more prompt alert system, simplifying task management for users.
#### Conclusion
The integration of ‘Urgent’ alarms in the Reminders app is a valuable upgrade for iOS users, boosting the app’s efficiency and usability. This feature, combined with the snooze option, elevates Reminders as a robust task management solution. Users are invited to explore these new functionalities and share their feedback regarding the updated application.
