Motorola has updated its official Assist app on Google’s Play Store, which is currently only available to download on the following smartphones: the Moto X, the Droid Ultra, the Droid Mini and the Droid Maxx. The app brings users exclusive added functionality that they would not usually receive on their handsets, and now, thanks to this update, users will be able to reply to texts whilst driving.

Prior to this upgrade, if someone received a text message whilst on-the-go, they would either have to wait until they got to their destination or pull over to the side of the road, pick up their phone and manually reply to the message. But now, Motorola Assist automatically detects when you’re driving, and reads the message out loud, so you can voice your reply instantly if you so wish.

Furthermore, users will now be able to pick which music app they want to use whilst driving, and Assist will automatically open and play the music the instant it detects they have started their journey. Now that’s cool!

If you own an Assist-compatible smartphone and want to download the update — click the source link below.

• SourceGoogle Play Store