AT&T DriveMode for BlackBerry App Reduces Phone-caused Distractions While Driving

AT&T appears to believe that teenagers’ phone of choice is a BlackBerry (8xxx and 9xxx models). At least that is one possible theory based on the release of an app for BlackBerry phones that automatically sends customizable replies that the recipient is driving and unable to respond.

Drive Back To School Safely With New Mobile App Designed To Curb Texting Behind The Wheel

The app, when activated, also disables email, incoming and outgoing calls and web browsing for the while the phone’s owner is driving.

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