How to share your estimated arrival time on iPhone and Android

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Sharing your ETA is quick and practical. It lets contacts know you are on your way and see your updated arrival time in real time. It also adds peace of mind during late nights, long routes or unfamiliar areas. Most importantly, you stay focused on moving safely instead of responding to messages.

Before starting navigation, confirm that Apple Maps has the correct permissions. Without these settings enabled, ETA sharing may never appear.

Follow these steps to share your live ETA with a contact using Apple Maps. Note: ETA sharing only works after navigation begins. You also need Location Services enabled for Maps and Contacts.

Once navigation starts, tap the route card at the bottom of the screen to expand it.

Menu wording or placement may vary slightly depending on your device and Android version.

Your contact can follow your live location and see updated arrival times until you reach your destination or stop sharing.

Pro tip: If you don't see "Share trip progress," make sure navigation has already started.

Once sharing is active, both apps handle updates automatically.

You can stop sharing at any time from the navigation screen. 

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Sharing your ETA on iPhone or Android removes the pressure of keeping others informed while driving. Apple Maps and Google Maps do the work for you. It is a simple habit that improves safety of communication and peace of mind.

Do you use ETA sharing when you drive, walk, or take transit, and has it changed how often people check in on you? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com. 

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