10-11-2017 11:08 via feedproxy.google.com

Google to help developers build automated driving modes by opening the API behind Pixel 2’s Do-Not-Disturb

When Google unveiled its new Pixel 2 flagship phone lineup last month, the company also revealed a neat new feature for drivers.
In a nutshell, the Pixel 2 is capable of switching into do-not-disturb mode automatically when it detects that the user is driving, similar to a feature Apple introduced with its latest iOS refresh.
Once the feature is enabled in the settings, the phone uses multiple signals from sensors, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi to establish that the person is likely behind the wheel of a
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