The recent figures from Delhi are extremely shocking and worrying. More than 800 people have been reported missing in the capital within the first 15 days of January 2026. These include 509 women and girls, while 298 are men. This situation is a ‘wake-up call’ for all of us. Often we talk about being alert in public places but we forget that the smartphone in our pocket is not just for calling or watching reels, but is also the biggest weapon to save life in times of trouble. In this article, we will tell you 5 important safety features of the phone which you should setup today for your safety.
1. Emergency SOS (Emergency Call)
Emergency SOS is the most important feature of the phone which everyone should keep on. This is the most important feature of the phone which comes in handy in times of trouble. You can set ‘Emergency Contacts’ for emergency situations in Settings, which will call or message your selected contacts whenever you are in such a situation.
For iPhone: Press the side button (Power button) of your phone 5 times in succession. By doing this, the police or ambulance will be called and your family members will get your location.
for Android: Go to ‘Settings’ of the phone and search ‘Safety and Emergency’. Turn on SOS here. After this, whenever you press the power button 3 or 5 times, your specific contacts will be sent a help message with your location.
2. Live Location Sharing
Whenever you sit in an unknown cab or pass through a deserted road, make it a habit to share your live location with your family. iPhone users can provide up-to-the-minute information to their family members through the ‘Find My’ app and Android users can provide up-to-the-minute information through the ‘Location Sharing’ feature of ‘Google Maps’. Instead of sending a simple location, ‘live’ location is more secure because it keeps your family aware of where you are moving and where you are currently.
3. 112 India App
Be sure to download the Government of India’s ‘112 India’ app on your phone because it works like a savior in times of trouble. The biggest feature of this app is that just by pressing a button, the police, fire brigade or ambulance gets a message of help with your exact location. In difficult times when you don’t have time to call, this app is the easiest way to call for immediate help.
4. Crash Detection and Personal Safety Check
Nowadays, new smartphones are so advanced that they can immediately detect any major accident or strong shock. It has a feature like ‘crash detection’ which automatically sends information to the emergency number in case of an accident. Additionally, you can also set a timer (safety check) in the ‘Personal Safety’ app of Android phone. If you do not respond to the phone within the stipulated time, then the phone understands that you are in some danger and automatically alerts your family members by sounding an alarm or sending them a message.
5. Medical ID
Be sure to save your medical information and your family members’ numbers in your phone so that they can be viewed even when the phone is locked. Go to the ‘Health’ or ‘Safety’ setting of the phone and fill in things like your blood group and emergency number, so that in case of unexpected unconsciousness or injury, anyone can identify you and immediately inform your family. Remember, these features will be useful only if you keep them on beforehand, so take out 10 minutes today and check these settings of your and your family’s phone, because your caution is your safety.
