Apple's iOS 27 platform update introduces separate volume controls for several system sound categories, including ringtones, alarms, timers, alerts and other system sounds. That is a surprisingly practical change for anyone who uses an iPhone all day and wants an alarm to be audible without every other notification being equally loud.
The immediate test is to look through Sound and Haptics settings on an updated compatible iPhone and see which independent controls are available. Adjust the morning alarm and notification levels to your preference, then test them with a real timer or sample alert. Avoid assuming an unfamiliar setting label or menu layout if your phone has a different OS build.
This is the sort of feature that can improve daily life without buying hardware or learning a new app. The payoff is not flashy, but it is repeatable every morning.