In olden days, ring tones were supposed to fulfill only one purpose, the purpose of alerting. These monophonic tones were simple, egalitarian and up to the purpose - they never failed in their duty. However, the monotony of having to listen to a simplistic tone which could play only one sound at a time with differing pitches did not satiate the enthusiasts. Like all inventions, ringtones also underwent vast changes for the better in a decade. The caller tones that we hear today are not only meant to alert the user, but also to serve as a tool for enjoyment and also as a style statement.