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Find and be found with the what3words app

IT WILL TAKE 5 minutes

YOU WILL LEARN How to find and share locations with the what3words app

YOU’LL NEED what3words (free), iOS 11 or later, Location Services enabled

Even in modern apps like Apple Maps, finding precise locations can be tricky. Instead of relying on a shaky data signal or unreliable addresses, use what3words. This app divides the planet into uniquely named three-metre squares to give you highly accurate locations. These locations never change, providing a reliable positioning capability in almost any situation.

It even works if you’re offline since it uses a satellite signal to get your location, so even if you’re without an internet or phone connection, you can still get your precise location and direct people to it if needed.

Likewise, you can use what3words to point you to a location: Find a destination, then tap the Compass button and it will show you the way to go and how far away you are, even if you have no connection. You won’t be able to share the location or get directions in an app like Apple Maps if you’re offline, but it’s still brilliant in a pinch.

Alex Blake