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Your iPhone can be a lifesaver during an emergency. Learn how to set up Medical ID, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection, and emergency contacts on your iPhone so they're ready when you need them.
Traveling solo? Turn on these iPhone safety settings before your trip to stay protected and connected anywhere you go.
iPhone Roadside Assistance via satellite connects you with AAA for help with a flat tire, dead battery, or lockout, even when you have no signal at all.
iPhone Safety Check lets you see everyone with access to your shared information and cut it off, whether all at once or person by person.
iPhone Crash Detection can automatically call for help after a severe crash. Here's how it works, which devices support it, and whether it's reliable.
Turn on Stolen Device Protection so a thief who knows your passcode still can't lock you out of your Apple Account or change your critical settings.
Set up iPhone Check In so a friend or family member is notified when you arrive safely, without you having to text them yourself.
Set up Medical ID on your iPhone so emergency responders can access your health information, even from a locked screen.
If your iPhone can't update to the latest iOS, you're exposed to real security risks. Learn why it's time to upgrade your iPhone once you can't download the newest iOS updates.