Your iPhone comes equipped with some security features that work out of the box, with no additional downloads or purchases required.
First, there are share locationwhich allows you to share your location directly with other iPhone users. Simply open your contact card, tap Send my current location either Share my location—and a deadline: indefinitely, until the end of the day, or for one hour.
He emergency SOS The feature is just as simple. When needed, simply hold down the power button and one of the volume buttons, then slide the SOS slider to call 911. Or keep holding both buttons and it will automatically dial after a five-second countdown. You You can also text 911..
With iOS 17, Apple introduced a Register tool. Basically, it allows you to communicate with someone you trust, directly within your message thread. If you don’t update your selected contact once you arrive at your destination, you will be prompted for a response and share important data (location, battery life, network signal) with your emergency contact. Here’s how to use it.
The obvious downside is that the phone needs to be charged for these features to work. If you find yourself in a situation where your battery is running low, I recommend sending your current location to a loved one while you still have power. If GPS tracking isn’t for you, you can always take a quick screenshot of your location or route on a map and share it with a friend. That way, if something unexpected happens, emergency services will have a starting point to trace your steps.