Your iPhone comes equipped with some security features that work out of the box—no additional downloads or purchases required.
First of all, there is location sharingWhich lets you share your whereabouts directly with other iPhone users. Simply open their contact card, tap send my current location Or share my location-And a time limit: indefinitely, until the end of the day, or up to an hour.
emergency sos is characteristic absolutely straightWhen necessary, simply press and hold the power button and one of the volume buttons, then slide the SOS slider to call 911. Or, press and hold both buttons, and it will dial automatically after a five-second countdown. You You can also text 911,
With iOS 17, Apple introduced a check in tool. This essentially lets you contact someone you trust directly in your message thread. If you don't update your selected contact after arriving at your destination, it will prompt you to respond and share important data (location, battery life, network signal) with your emergency contact. is here How to use it,
The obvious downside is that your phone needs to be charged for these features to work. If you are in a situation where your battery is draining, I suggest you send your current location to a loved one while you 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. This way, if something unexpected happens, emergency responders will have a starting point to trace your steps.