is there a way to have auto reply text while driving?

NineTigers wrote:

I agree with him. This is worth registering to complain about. Unless there is an app soon this will be my last iPhone

This is, however, not the place to register such a complaint. Use the feedback link:

http://www.apple.com/feedback

And, if an iPhone doesn't meet your needs, you shouldn't buy it.

joshjobin wrote:

Not replying to your incoming messages are only part of the solution.

I think it would also be important for the sender to receive a notice that you are driving. That way, if it is urgent enough, they know to call (if you have hands free calling). It would be nice to customize the message like "I am currently driving, feel free to call me with my hands free device".

At least it would give the sender an idea that you won't be able to respond right away.

So, replace one dangerous activity with another? It doesn't sound like a good idea to me. Using your phone hands free doesn't lessen the danger. As with texting, the problem is where your attention is focused.

iOS 11 will include a Do Not Disturb While Driving function that will send people a notice when they call or text that you are driving.

iOS 11 Preview - Apple

The whole reason they are looking for an app is because they want to have their phone automatically text while driving and say I'm driving and will respond later. I hope this clarifies things for you.

**** I agree with him. This is worth registering to complain about. Unless there is an app soon this will be my last iPhone

Apparently apple doesn't care about it's customers. I thought it did!

I think the post was fir those that are texting the driver. Some are persistent and keep texting. When one receives an auto reply that another is driving then that person SHOULD hold off on their driving :)

crimogent wrote:

I think the post was fir those that are texting the driver. Some are persistent and keep texting. When one receives an auto reply that another is driving then that person SHOULD hold off on their driving :)

Just because someone texts you (or calls you), doesn't mean you have to answer. Many of us grew up, before answering machines, with the rule that the phone didn't get answered during dinner. It's your phone. You are in control of what communications you decide to acknowledge.

Not replying to your incoming messages are only part of the solution.

I think it would also be important for the sender to receive a notice that you are driving. That way, if it is urgent enough, they know to call (if you have hands free calling). It would be nice to customize the message like "I am currently driving, feel free to call me with my hands free device".

At least it would give the sender an idea that you won't be able to respond right away.

Are you saying that calling through your vehicles bluetooth is as dangerous as texting? I would think not, since talking to someone over bluetooth wouldn't be any different than talking to someone in the vehicle with you. Also, texting requires you to take your eyes off the road, calling does not. In my vehicle it is possible to call, answer a call, end call etc. all with voice commands, so you don't even need to take your hands off the wheel.

Either way, I didn't realize that they were including the Do Not Disturb while driving feature in iOS11. Very happy to see that! That is essentially what I was looking for.

joshjobin wrote:

Are you saying that calling through your vehicles bluetooth is as dangerous as texting? I would think not, since talking to someone over bluetooth wouldn't be any different than talking to someone in the vehicle with you.

Yes, I am. And, even though it seems as if it should be the same as talking to someone sitting next to you, it turns out it's not.

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2016/07/15/420227.htm

http://www.nsc.org/learn/NSC-Initiatives/Pages/distracted-driving-hands-free-is- not-risk-free-infographic.aspx

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hands-free-texting-is-no-safer-to-use -while-driving/

I did read the thread I responded to... My reply was to bill the geek's post stating that it would most likely be in iOS 8, but maybe even iOS 7... So maybe you should read things fully before getting your panties in a bunch.

Well I'm sorry that I wasn't going to read 14 pages... I actually have things to do with my life, unlike this Seabright chick who has responded to every post since 2012... but regardless, I'm pretty sure iOS 10 is still far past iOS 7 and 8 and yet it's still not available........

Krista Lynn wrote:

Well I'm sorry that I wasn't going to read 14 pages... I actually have things to do with my life, unlike this Seabright chick who has responded to every post since 2012... but regardless, I'm pretty sure iOS 10 is still far past iOS 7 and 8 and yet it's still not available........

If you're not going to read the thread, don't post in it. In addition to being poor form, it makes you look like you don't know what you're talking about. "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt."

And I am not a "chick".

Again...... but regardless, I'm pretty sure iOS 10 is still far past iOS 7 and 8 and yet it's still not available........ that was the point of my comment. Not that it'll never happen, just that bill the geek predicted wrong. That it took MUCH longer than it shoulda taken Apple to offer this service/option.

Krista Lynn wrote:

hat was the point of my comment. Not that it'll never happen, just that bill the geek predicted wrong.

If you had been paying attention to the thread, you would know that it will happen. In September. With iOS 11.

There is no feature for that on the iphone, you can send a suggestion to Apple here http://www.apple.com/feedback/