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RIM granted patent to enable CAPTCHAs to access device while in motion
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RIM granted patent to enable CAPTCHAs to access device while in motion

Posted by Michelle Haag on 11 Jul 2012 2:38 pm
There are quite a few third-party apps that help put a damper on texting while driving by disabling all or parts of your phone and sending messages on your behalf when activated. These seem like a great idea to minimize distractions and keep your focus where it belongs. It appears that Research In Motion wanted to implement something like this into BlackBerry smartphones, and applied for a...
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OTTER for BlackBerry - the only mobile texting management app you'll ever need!

Posted by Kerri Neill on 7 Mar 2012 9:20 am
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] You frequently see stories just like this one on the news regarding teens texting while driving. I myself am guilty of it even with knowing the consequences. I have an absolutely gorgeous 16 year old daughter and when you add that she is an avid BlackBerry user (thank you Sprint for truly unlimited data/SMS) and is about to get her Driver's...
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Talking on cell phone in car banned where you live? Then check out this hands-free BlackBerry accessory roundup!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 16 Jul 2010 3:35 pm
Contest: Don't risk a fine. Leave a comment telling us which hands-free accessory you'd like from ShopCrackBerry.com and you could win it! [ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]video filmed on the street where I live! for real!!I honestly don't even know the score of what provinces/states have or have yet to ban talking on cell phones while driving, but just yesterday in the province where...
Dont Get Caught DWT - Driving While Texting
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Dont Get Caught DWT - Driving While Texting

Posted by Kevin Hill on 19 Mar 2007 6:36 pm
We have heard of DWI (driving while intoxicated) but legislators are now trying to make DWT (driving while texting) an offence. This is of special interest to BlackBerry users who are being singled out by both legislatures and insurance companies as especially bad examples of the new and dangerous trend. To most people it would make sense. Trying to type on the small keypad of a phone or...