The glitch was experienced by people with the latest handset, the iPhone 4, as well as those who have downloaded the most up-to-date software.
As a result, users were left unable to clamber out of bed on New Year's Day – and not just because of the effects of the night before.
Alarms also failed to go off on Sunday, frustrating people planning shopping trips and visits to family.
Apple has been forced to issue a statement admitting the problem on their handsets, and promising it will be resolved soon.
Kate Cobb, a 24-year-old hospital worker from Leeds, West Yorks., said: "I had no idea about this problem before Saturday, when I was supposed to be meeting my friend for breakfast.
Via : telegraph
