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If someone was supposed to send their location. How can I tell if it is just a picture are real location?

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 13, 2021 5:23 PM

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ckuan

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120,926 points

Oct 13, 2021 5:55 PM in response to JenHall1972

If the person who sent you their location, it's real see below:

"To quickly share your current location, touch and hold Maps on the Home Screen, then tap Send My Location".

A map will be embedded in either iMessage or e-mail or ... with the location (blue dot).

You can tap on it and use direction to go there.

JenHall1972 Author

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Oct 14, 2021 10:56 PM in response to ckuan

Got it! Thank you for your help!

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