Technology
Apple has been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that will enable it to design technology to prevent distracted driving. The technology allows for the phone to disable certain functions while the user is driving.
Background:
Apple Patents Technology to Disable Certain Phone Functions While Driving [MacRumors]
Apple’s latest patent prevents you from texting while driving [VentureBeat]
Apple Patents Driver Distraction Lockdown Mode For iPhones [TechCrunch]
