Location Services

Apple allows customers to turn Location Services on or off and customize Location Sharing on iPhone and iPad. You can allow more or less location information to be share with all apps, or choose your location settings app-by-app. We'll also go over how to share your location with members of your Family Sharing group, and turn off location sharing. 

Can you share your location from your Apple Watch instead of your iPhone? Yes! Your watch knows your location whether you have GPS and Cellular, or just GPS services, and with the Find People app that comes installed on your watch, you can send your location directly from your wrist instead of fiddling with your iPhone while you're out and about. I've used it a few times when I was out walking and didn't want to have to deal with my iPhone while also holding onto my dog's leash, and it was quick and simple. If you have an Apple Watch with GPS+Cellular, you can even do this if you've left your iPhone at home! We'll show you how to send location information to a friend or family member using your Apple Watch.

I go for a lot of solo hikes and even go camping on my own sometimes. When I go, I always let someone know where I'm going. So how do I share my location using my iPhone? The Find My app makes this extremely simple and gives my exact location so that I can share it with anyone I choose. This article will show you exactly how to share your location with someone using the Find My app.

Can you share your location from iPhone to Android? Apple doesn't allow it with any of its native apps, but other apps, such as WhatsApp and Google Maps, let you share your location with other users. If you want to keep an Android user up to date with your movements, here are the best apps to let you share your location from iPhone to Android.

If you haven't used Focus modes on your iPhone yet, it's a great way to prevent distractions from calls, texts, and apps. It's incredibly versatile and useful with features like location-based activation. Learn how to turn on a Focus for specific locations, so your device doesn't start buzzing and beeping just when you need it to be quiet. 

There are a couple of ways to share your location from an iPhone, but this might be the quickest! Here's how to share your location from your iPhone or iPad in a text message using predictive text.

Apple AirTags are a great tool to help you keep track of items like your wallet, keys, or backpack. However, they can also be used by untrustworthy individuals to track people without their knowledge or consent. Learn how to scan for AirTags in the Find My app to prevent unwanted tracking and how to disable an AirTag that may be found near you.

Your Apple Watch is your personal assistant, your personal trainer, and your most accessible gadget. One of the best ways to meet your daily exercise goals and stay motivated is to track your steps, which contributes to your overall count for calories expended. It's important, however, to ensure that your Apple Watch pedometer is working correctly, or you may be seeing inaccurate step tracking results. In this article we look at how to make sure your Apple Watch is able to accurately count your steps, and how to how to calibrate your Apple Watch step counter if it's inaccurate results.

"Oh, great, where is my iPhone?" If you have a lost iPhone or iPad, the Find My app (formerly the Find My iPhone app) will help you locate your phone whether you lost your iPhone or iPad at a friend’s house or at the bar (I did this once. Luckily I was able to find my iPad when I returned.) But what if you need to use find my phone in your house and can’t seem to find your device anywhere? I have used iCloud to find my phone from icloud.com or from a family member’s iPhone or iPad, if they are on the same Family Sharing plan as me. You can also ping your missing iPhone from iCloud, use the Find My app to ping your iPhone or iPad, use your HomePod to ping your iPhone, and even use Siri to find your missing phone, or the iPhone or iPad of anyone who shares their location with you. Whichever method you choose, here’s how to find a lost iPhone in the house.