The slightly clunky name is rather self-explanatory: Apple’s latest feature for its iOS 11 mobile operating system intends to minimise distractions while its user is behind the wheel. As expected, the feature displays a blank screen and keeps notifications from distracting the driver if it detects that the device is in a moving vehicle, by using Bluetooth or a WiFi doppler effect to determine movement.
After the feature has been used once, it will prompt its user to launch DNDWD when it detects that it is in a moving vehicle. The user can override this prompt by saying he or she is a passenger. Of course, this means that a compromise between safety and user-friendliness has to be made.
The DNDWD feature helps out with auto-replies to incoming texts when it is enabled, and it also offers the option of white-listing selected contacts who will then have the option of adding ‘urgent’ in text, to display their message regardless.
For others outside of the iOS realm, or indeed anyone who needs or wants a more enveloping blanket over electronic distractions, there’s the Faraday cage concept by Nissan, which completely blocks incoming and outgoing cellular, WiFi, and Bluetooth transmissions of any device placed within the shielding.
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I find this initiative a good one from Apple. Though its slightly ironic coming from the same company that makes it easier to interact with your iPhone on the move while driving via Apple Carplay installed on compatible infotainment systems.
It has come to this; we have to have an app that reminds us that we shouldn’t be driving and texting or using the phone. Best part? We can override it!
Whatever happened to self -discipline, care for others and even, logic?
Bring it on!
Knowing Malaysian, they still stubornly, ignorantly use their smartphone….regardless if they are driving, riding or flying.