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Sprint introduces new application to stop calls and texts while driving

hookuporhangup — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:27:18 +0000

This is an interesting application – Android only right now but others to follow. Shame is it a pay-for service; I think this is something that the carriers should offer for free or be mandated by States to curb the current abuse of in-car calling and texting.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/sprint-launches-drive-first-android-app-to-curb-texting-and-driv/

New LG Bluetooth Headset for only $7 after rebate?

hookuporhangup — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:56:55 +0000

Not handsfree yet? What is your excuse when there are deals like this – click for more information!

Check out Newegg.com for further deals on Bluetooth Headsets

Does Social Networking Increase Bad Driving Practices?

hookuporhangup — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:12:20 +0000

What compels people to want to post Facebook updates, send Tweets when they are driving?

Drive Safe – check out the store for deals on handsfree Bluetooth solutions!

hookuporhangup — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:06:38 +0000

DriveSafe.ly™ Free SMS Reader

hookuporhangup — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:06:17 +0000

Another application for Android but they also feature a free Blackberry app with Windows Mobile and iPhone coming soon.

It will read out received text messages for you and will send an auto respond set by you so you can text them back when you are done driving.

More information here at http://drivesafe.ly

Motorola Android application for handsfree texting

hookuporhangup — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:41:05 +0000

Get a text without lifting a finger! Use motospeak app with Motorola H17txt BT Headset. Free version automatically reads your texts through H17txt so you can drive responsibly. Translates 150 acronyms & reads senders name. Customize a response text, “I’ll call u back”
App also works with Motorola products with A2DP profile.

Can switch on automatically when you place your Droid in the Car Dockm send response texts automatically if you are driving.

Scan the QI code below to install from Android Market.

Android application for checking on driving laws for each state from Motorola

hookuporhangup — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:36:44 +0000

Know what hands-free driving laws currently apply in your state with smart handsfree, from Motorola.

Just choose your state, and see what laws apply so you can drive smarter.

Scan the QR code here to install from Android Market

Fox Business feature on inventive hands free solutions for calling and receiving texts

hookuporhangup — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:33:24 +0000

“Today, many people think driving and talking on the phone is as American as driving a convertible in the sun while blasting the Beach Boys on the radio. But talking (and texting) on the phone is a dangerous past time that legislators are trying to curb. In fact, in at least eight states, including New York and New Jersey, it is illegal to use acell phone while driving unless you use a hands-free device, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.”

It is encouraging to see the networks pushing no text while driving

hookuporhangup — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:07:54 +0000

I wish people would really take notice and drive safe. I watched a driver in the middle lane holding up traffic as she concentrated on texting on her phone, driving slower and slower not paying attention and holding up the traffic.

This sums it up nicely

hookuporhangup — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:16:25 +0000