IPhone Alarm Picker Revealed as Finite List Stopping at 4:39

A recent discovery has revealed that the iPhone alarm's time picker, which appears to be an infinite scrolling wheel, is actually a very long but finite list. Users found that scrolling the hour and minute fields eventually stops at 4:39 (or 16:39 in 24-hour format) rather than looping endlessly, debunking the illusion of a circular dial. This design uses a repeating sequence of numbers with a limited number of cells that get reused, known as a TableView, allowing Apple to achieve the illusion of infinite scroll with simpler programming. The subtle design trick prioritizes user experience by making the picker feel seamless and intuitive, though it breaks during rapid, unnatural scrolling. This quirk has sparked curiosity and playful challenges among users trying to reach the list's end, highlighting Apple's clever UI design approach. Despite the limitation, most users will never notice the finite nature of the list during normal use, showing how design shapes perception.