{"id":669875,"date":"2010-02-19T15:30:47","date_gmt":"2010-02-19T20:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jkontherun.com\/?p=57514"},"modified":"2010-02-19T15:30:47","modified_gmt":"2010-02-19T20:30:47","slug":"software-breaks-the-driving-while-smartphoning-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.com\/index\/669875","title":{"rendered":"Software Breaks the Driving While Smartphoning Addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/p>\n

<\/object><\/p>\n

I used to be one of those folks checking email, Twitter or my text messages while driving. After viewing some public service type announcements<\/a> and having one close call to many, I decided to put the phone in my pocket before entering a vehicle. Even if I’m stuck in traffic these days, I still resist the urge to get connected. Some people just can’t hang up the habit however, and I found one company with a software solution when browsing Jason Langridge’s blog today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ZoomSafer<\/a> leverages the GPS receiver in your smartphone to determine when you’re moving about in a\u00a0vehicle. If you’re zipping around the town, the software locks down your device keyboard and display, eliminating distractions. The solution can be set for auto-activation, but there’s also a “passenger mode” setting, allowing for phone use while sitting shotgun. I like the auto-respond feature as well — if set, ZoomSafer will reply to incoming text messages or emails, so folks know that you’re on the road and therefore unavailable. The software also works with a Bluetooth headset to announce callers, removing the need to look at your phone.<\/p>\n