Remixes of the iPhone ringtone have become a staple of online soundboards because the original Apple tone is recognised instantly by almost anyone who has owned or heard a smartphone. Creators rework that familiar melody with new beats, tempos and effects, turning a routine notification into something funny, dramatic or danceable for short videos. The format works especially well in pranks, reaction clips and edits where a phone call is the punchline, and its short length makes it easy to drop into memes without interrupting the action.