7 ways your iPhone could save your life
Your iPhone can do many amazing things, including save your life. Here are seven ways how it could help you in an emergency.
1. Use voice-activated Siri
A news story earlier this year reported on a man who was trapped under a lorry with his phone in his back pocket. He managed to save himself by using Hey Siri to call emergency services.
To use voice-activated Siri to your phone, go to Settings > General > Siri >Allow Hey Siri
2. Add a medical ID
Adding a medical ID means anyone can access the emergency details and medical history on your phone (but only the medical ID).
3. Donwload a medical app
There are various apps around from St John Ambulance Australia to the Blood Pressure Companion that can help save your life in an unexpected situation.
4. Use a location service app
These apps track your location and let your chosen users known exactly where you are all the time. It can be an invasion of privacy so can be turned on and off.
5. Add an ICE (in case of emergency) to your contact list
It’s always useful to have indicate an ICE contact on your phone.
6. Use the Apple health app
The new health app on iPhones lets you add blood pressure, body measurements, and other vital information. It’s not only easier for you to keep track of your vitals but means it’s easier for others to know your medical requirements if they ever need too.
To activate, go Health > Health Data > Vitals > Add Data Point
7. Turn on the flashlight
The flashlight is handy to have in lots of situations. Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen and tap on the flashlight icon.
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