Phones Review (UK) just posted a short piece about a free app called DriveSafe.ly by iSpeech, Inc. that runs on BlackBerry and Android devices.  What it does is  automatically read the incoming text messages and emails you many receive while behind the wheel, out loud so you can concentrate on the road. Basically, it was designed to eliminate the temptation to reach for your phone. Along with reading to you, DriveSafe.ly also has an option to auto-respond for you.  The human sounding text to speech is powered by iSpeech.org.

For the BlackBerry, there is a free version and a pro version that runs $13.95. For Android devices, there is only a free version currently available.  Some key features include:

• Automatically plays incoming text SMS and email messages
• Plays messages on demand through menu
• No complicated software to install easy to use
• Small footprint lightweight app does not slow down your phone
• Customizable auto-response and timeout duration

With DriveSafe.ly Pro you get the ability to use additional voices and listen to text messages/emails without sponsor messages.  To learn more, go to www.drivesafe.ly.

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