{"id":39864,"date":"2023-09-15T16:31:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T14:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=39864"},"modified":"2023-09-15T16:31:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T14:31:16","slug":"ios-17-check-in-how-to-share-your-location-securely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/tipps-tricks\/ios-17-check-in-so-teilst-du-deinen-standort-sicher","title":{"rendered":"iOS 17 & 'Check In': How to share your location securely"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the latest iOS 17 update, Apple is introducing an innovative security feature: "Check In". This feature allows you to automatically inform selected contacts about your current location. In this article, you'll learn how to use this feature in the iOS 17 Messages app to conveniently share your location while ensuring security.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

iOS 17 brings Check In as a major security enhancement to your iPhone. Instead of manually sending a message to share your location, you can now use Check In. This feature uses location data to automatically and securely notify of your arrival at a specific location. This is especially useful when you are coming home or arriving at a destination, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety and comfort in focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the outstanding features of Check In is its emphasis on safety. Whether you are travelling alone late at night or in unfamiliar places, Check In acts as your digital companion. It not only ensures your personal safety but also informs selected contacts that you have arrived safely. The feature tracks your route in real time and sends alerts to selected contacts if there are any deviations or delays. Even if your plans change unexpectedly, your loved ones will always be informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to use Check In in iOS 17<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Using \u201cCheck In\u201d is very simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n