the iPhones “Do not disturb while driving” is possibly its most underrated feature. How does my phone know I’m driving (or at least in a moving vehicle)?

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Title. I added the parentheses because DND will activate even if I’m in the passenger seat of a friends car, let’s say, or on the train, with no CarPlay or Bluetooth trigger.

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Accelerometers(sensors that sense movement), and GPS are pretty easy ways for devices to see what someone is doing. It’s how smart watches track steps, and workout reps as well.