Google Pixel 2 turns on DND mode while driving

San Francisco Oct 7 (IANS) The recently launched second-generation Google Pixel smartphones have an interesting sensor-based feature buried in the software which can automatically switch on "Do Not Disturb" (DND) mode when the user is driving reports said on Saturday.

Google had also released a new application named "Pixel Ambient Services" along with the new Pixel phones.

The description for the app read: "Pixel Ambient Services provides features based on local context for Pixel devices".

According to Android Police Google provides screenshots for the app featuring an automatic setting when the phones detect a user driving.

The "DND" mode will activate when the user is driving based on the phone s sensors.

Smartphone makers such as Apple and Samsung also introduced their own "DND" mode while driving features this year.

Both of their features send auto-replies to people who call or text. However it is not clear whether Google s solution does the same.

This year s Pixel line-up bets big on artificial intelligence (AI) software and hardware.

Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones and Daydream View Virtual Reality (VR) headset will be available in India in November.

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