EVER accidentally walked into someone while texting and walking?
Google is bringing out a feature to help Android users who have this problem and it’s aptly named ‘Heads Up’.
2
The feature is currently being tested on the beta version of the Google Digital Wellbeing app.
You can also use this app to keep track of your smartphone use and make sure you’re not using it too much.
The Heads Up feature will work by sending you a notification if it can sense you walking with your smartphone unlocked.
It will warn users to be aware of their surroundings.
2
The warning may come in the form of a pinging noise if your phone isn’t on silent.
It’s also expected to pick up whether you’re walking, jogging or running.
The Google support page explains: “The app uses sensors in your phone that detect movement to understand whether or not you’re walking, while the location is used to understand whether you’re walking indoors or outdoors.”
You don’t have to share location data to use the feature.
If you do grant location permissions, the feature can take into account whether you’re indoors or not.
Google added: “While we have tested this feature to be as accurate as possible, do not rely solely on this feature to keep safe.
“Please always use your best judgement, and use this feature as a gentle reminder when you do find yourself distracted while walking.”
It’s not yet clear when Heads Up could roll out to all Android users.
To use Heads Up right now you can join the beta program in the Digital Wellbeing app.
YouTuber trolls drivers with Google Maps hack by creating ‘virtual traffic jam’ with trolley of 100 smartphones
WHOOPS!
Apple event on April 20 CONFIRMED hours after being leaked by Siri
IN THE BIN
Quit Facebook Messenger TODAY or risk being snooped on
TOTAL LOCKOUT
Scary new WhatsApp bug lets ANYONE lock you out of the app
SLATE WAIT
New iPad ‘coming THIS month with better screen than your TV’
AD’S ENOUGH
Is Google spying on you with new hi-tech tracker? This website will tell you
SAFETY FIRST
Mark Zuckerberg caught using WhatsApp rival Signal to text his mates
In other news, TikTok has finally created an automatic captions feature.
Hundreds of OnlyFans accounts have been targeted by hackers who leaked explicit content online, according to cybersecurity experts.
And, Tesco has been giving out free iPhones, AirPods and new Samsung phones.
Do you get annoyed by people who text and walk at the same time? Let us know in the comments…
We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online Tech & Science team? Email us at [email protected]
This post first appeared on Thesun.co.uk
