How to share your iPhone's location for just as long as you need
Big Tech Apple How to share your iPhone's location for just as long as you need Find My's expanded location sharing options give you more flexibility. 12, 2026 12:30 pm EST Savusia Konstantin/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover iOS 27 upgrades your iPhone with tons of improvements to Apple Intelligence, Siri, child safety, accessibility, Maps and more. You'll also notice a few minor upgrades for the Find My app, including the option to share your location for a temporary period rather than all the time.
- ▪Big Tech Apple How to share your iPhone's location for just as long as you need Find My's expanded location sharing options give you more flexibility.
- ▪12, 2026 12:30 pm EST Savusia Konstantin/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover iOS 27 upgrades your iPhone with tons of improvements to Apple Intelligence, Siri, child safety, accessibility, Maps and more.
- ▪You'll also notice a few minor upgrades for the Find My app, including the option to share your location for a temporary period rather than all the time.
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Big Tech Apple How to share your iPhone's location for just as long as you need Find My's expanded location sharing options give you more flexibility. By Christine Persaud Sept. 12, 2026 12:30 pm EST Savusia Konstantin/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover iOS 27 upgrades your iPhone with tons of improvements to Apple Intelligence, Siri, child safety, accessibility, Maps and more. You'll also notice a few minor upgrades for the Find My app, including the option to share your location for a temporary period rather than all the time. Say you're traveling with friends, but have made plans for everyone to do their own thing one afternoon.
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