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by dwd 4463 days ago
It is illegal in most countries including Germany to use a hand-held device while driving. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phones_and_driving_safet...

Having the app switch off when the GPS calculates you are traveling faster than 30kmh would be an interesting hack.

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> Having the app switch off when the GPS calculates you are traveling faster than 30kmh would be an interesting hack.

The Japanese carrier docomo have an Android app to stop you from using your smartphone while walking, the latest menace to public safety.

https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/info/news_release/2013/12/03_00....

Even switching off the touch capability would be worthwhile, so you could only use voice. (hands-free)