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Re:Google Maps now lets you find and catch wild Pokémon by dwd on Tuesday April 01, 2014 @02:52AM (#7506543)
It is illegal in most countries including Germany to use a hand-held device while driving. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phones_and_driving_safet...

Having the app switch off when the GPS calculates you are traveling faster than 30kmh would be an interesting hack.

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Re:Google Maps now lets you find and catch wild Pokémon by kalleboo on Tuesday April 01, 2014 @04:21AM (#7506788)
> Having the app switch off when the GPS calculates you are traveling faster than 30kmh would be an interesting hack.

The Japanese carrier docomo have an Android app to stop you from using your smartphone while walking, the latest menace to public safety.

https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/info/news_release/2013/12/03_00....

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Re:Google Maps now lets you find and catch wild Pokémon by dwd on Tuesday April 01, 2014 @07:02PM (#7512385)
Even switching off the touch capability would be worthwhile, so you could only use voice. (hands-free)
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