Apple had patented a technology that locks phones of people while driving
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A This was some 4 years back. In the US court, the victims’ counsel has informed the court that
In the patent, Apple says such technology is necessary because: "Texting while driving has become so widespread that it is doubtful that law enforcement will have any significant effect on stopping the practice," and "Teens understand that texting while driving is dangerous, but this is often not enough motivation to end the practice."
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Here comes the big question, then why isn’t Apple using it?
Phone makers like Apple, Verizon, AT&T and other companies are aware of distracted driving habit of the drivers while using their phones. "The technology exists; we just don't have the stomach to implement it,"
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Here’s the phone maker’s response.
Generally, companies have taken the position that text-blocking technology is embryonic and unreliable. They argue that they cannot shut down a driver's service without the potential of mistakenly shutting off a passenger's phone or that of someone riding on a train or bus.
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