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June 2, 2011 02:36 am GMT

JustApps' Mobile Texting App Takes On Distracted Driving, With A Spin

In today's hyper-connected world, the lure of the cellphones, smartphones, and other devices is always present. Take public transportation to work and you're likely to find the majority of passengers glued to their devices. The problem, however, is that, because many people carry their devices with them at all times, there's a temptation to use devices even when it's not a great idea to do so -- namely when driving. The National Safety Council estimates that nearly 30 percent of traffic accidents involve drivers using their cellphones or texting. That's over 1.5 million accidents caused by cellphones. JustApps Technology is announcing the release today of a new Android app, called JustDrive, that aims to help families and businesses curb distracted driving by addressing one of the biggest causes of distraction: texting.

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