Irony Police: State Farm releases texting app to curb distracted driving [w/video]
 

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<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>State Farm On The Move Android App - Click above to view the video <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/20/irony-police-state-farm-releases-texting-app-to-curb-distracted/#continued">after the jump</a></small></strong></em></div>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/Android/">Android</a> geeks have been using a combination of GPS and the <a href="http://tasker.dinglisch.net/">Tasker</a> app to let contacts know when they can't (or won't) accept text messages or calls (driving, in a movie, etc.). It's some slick software, but the barrier of entry is a little high for the average smartphone user. So to make things more accessible - and reduce a few claims in the process - auto insurer State Farm has released its own Android application that automatically responds to text messages while on the move.<br />
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The combination app/widget provides canned responses or allows users to write a custom message that's sent anytime they enable the app. Just activate the app and when a text comes in, the program automatically responds so you can keep yours eyes on the road and your hands off the phone. <br />
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The app is a free download from <a href="http://www.android.com/market/#app=com.com2us.HG">Andro id Market</a>, but for the time being, it's only available on Google-powered smartphones, with the possibility of iPhone, Blackberry and Windows Mobile versions on the horizon. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/20/irony-police-state-farm-releases-texting-app-to-curb-distracted/#continued">Hit the jump</a> for the full details and a video of the app in action.<br />
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