This iPhone feature lets you turn off distractions while driving


Let me just check who's WhatsApping me. To help drivers avoid the temptation to look at their phones while at the wheel, Apple has a rather nifty Driving Focus feature buried in its settings. — Photo: Jan Woitas/dpa

LOS ANGELES: Driving requires your full attention – but that doesn't stop your smartphone buzzing and tempting you to find out why. How are you supposed to resist?

For anyone with an iPhone, Apple has included a handy feature since iOS 15 called Driving Focus. The idea is that you can drive without major distractions, but still be notified if you receive calls from certain people.

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