SOS function in iOS 11 allows you to quickly call emergency services and send contacts a text message for notification. IPhone sends selected users the current geo-location of the smartphone, and for some time, users will receive new location information.

When a person is in an emergency situation, because of panic, he can not immediately remember the emergency numbers. IOS 11 allows you to set up a quick help call directly from the lock screen. To do this, you need to press the power key of the iPhone five times. You can also access emergency contacts listed in the "Health" application.

How to set up SOS in iOS 11.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Go to Emergency SOS.

Step 3: Activate the auto call switch (Auto Call).

Step 4: If desired, you can activate the countdown sound Countdown Sound.

A countdown signal can notify the user when the emergency services are accidentally called - this will allow the call to be canceled on time. But it is important to understand that in some situations the signal can harm, for example, give the user's location if he tries to hide from his pursuers.

How do I use the SOS feature on iOS 11?.

Call emergency services quite simply - you need to quickly press the power key five times. It is quite simple to do this, so the company entered a countdown before the call, so that the user could cancel the call by accidentally pressing.

When using the SOS function, the device also sends notifications to emergency contacts specified in the Health application.

How do I turn off SOS on iOS 11?.

Step 1:

Go to your mobile device settings.

Step 2: Go to Emergency SOS.

Step 3: Turn off the auto call switch (Auto Call).

At the moment, iOS 11 update is available in the beta version for registered developers. The test assembly contains many faults and errors, so it is not recommended to install it on a device that is in daily use.

The end of June is expected to release the first public beta version of iOS 11, and in September the final update will be released.