New Ringtone Can Be Heard Only By Kids

Jun 14 2006, 2:00am CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

When MP3s could become ringtones, it was a big step. When ringtones could top the singles chart, it was another big step. Well now, it's the next big step in the history of ringtones -- ringtones that are being dubbed "adult-proof".

Apparently, the ringtone is so high-pitched that aged ears cannot hear them. It's the same concept behind the dog whistle. This means that students can now send text messages to each other without alerting the teacher from a noisy ringtone or vibrating sound.An MP3 of this kind of ringtone can be found here. What really disturbs me is that I can just barely hear it, and I'm not exactly over the hill. I guess all that time listening to my iPod with the volume to the max actually did affect my hearing. Find ringtones you can hear in our mobile content shop.

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Luigi is the founding chief Editor of I4U News and brings over 15 years experience in the technology field to the ever evolving and exciting world of gadgets. He started I4U News back in 2000 and evolved it into vibrant technology magazine.
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