iPhone comes with several safety features that work right out of the box. No additional downloads or purchases required.
first, Share your locationYou can share your location directly with other iPhone users. Open the contact card Send my current location or Share your location—and for a period of time: indefinitely, until the end of the day or for an hour.
that Emergency SOS The functionality is just as simple. If necessary, press the power button and one of the volume buttons, then slide the SOS slider to call 911. Alternatively, you can keep pressing both buttons and the call will automatically be dialed after a 5-second countdown. you You can also text 911.
Apple introduced the following features with iOS 17: check in equipment. Basically, you can check in with people you trust right within a message thread. If you do not update your selected contacts once you arrive at your destination, you will be prompted and sensitive data (location, battery life, network signal) will be shared with your emergency contacts. Here’s how to use it:
The obvious downside is that you need to charge your phone for these features to work. If your battery is running low, send your current location to your loved ones while the battery still remains. If GPS tracking isn’t for you, you can always take a quick screenshot of your location or route on the map and share it with your friends. This way, if something unexpected happens, emergency responders will have a starting point to track your steps.
