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How to Share Your Location on an iPhone or Android Phone (2026)
Friday, July 10, 2026
iPhone and Android devices offer location-sharing features through applications including Google Maps and emergency services. Users can enable real-time location sharing with selected contacts through built-in operating system settings or third-party applications. Emergency SOS functions on both platforms allow automatic location transmission to emergency responders when activated.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-share-your-location-android-ios/