DriveSafe.ly Updated to v1.09, Reads Your Texts and Emails to You While You Drive. Watch the Video and Download.

 

 
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_X3QFYrvE0&feature=player_embedded

 

One of the most dangerous things a BlackBerry user can do is read an email or text message while driving.  DriveSafe.ly  is working to help all of us stay a little safer as we drive by using their free application. The way DriveSafe.ly works is when an email or text message comes in, the DriveSafe.ly application will read them out loud to you, so you don’t have to take your eyes off the road. 

Here is a overview of the features:

• Reads your text messages and emails out loud in real time
• Hands Free – No need to touch the phone while driving
• One-touch activation – no complicated setup
• Bluetooth and radio transmitter compatible
• Reads text message shorthand (lol, brb)
• Optional customizable auto-responder

 

According to the folks at DriveSafe.ly here are the requirements your phone needs for DriveSafe.ly to work:

Operating System (OS) Version 4.5 or later. DriveSafe.ly usually works best with the latest OS. To check your O S on your BlackBerry, click: Settings -> Options -> About

We strongly recommend you use DriveSafe.ly with a data plan because you need an internet connection to connect with our servers for each message that is read out loud. We don’t want you to unknowingly rack up a huge phone bill. Having your messages read is optional.

We also strongly recommend you use DriveSafe.ly with a Text (SMS) messaging plan because when the auto-responder is turned on, your phone will automatically reply to people sending you SMS messages. Note: The auto-responder is optional. You can customize the message and turn it on or off.

After using DriveSafe.ly myself, I highly recommend that you move the app from the download folder to your top main screen on your BlackBerry for quick and easy access to turn the feature on and off. Also, watch the video above since it answers most of your questions on how to use  the app and change the settings. You can also review their support page by clicking here.  If you have been using DriveSafe.ly, the app has been updated with several software fixes.

To download the DriveSafe.ly app you can go to DriveSafe.ly or click here from your BlackBerry web browser.

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