more than they re using them for calls. texts is the most popular data function. a recent survey finds the average teen sends 1500 texts a month and a third of them, texting while driving. so parents, you can stop that dangerous habit just like a cold or can you? tech expert katie linen doll is live from new york. good to see you. it seems every kid is texting, adults, too, but we don t want our kids texting while driving. let s begin with something called a text blocker. what is it? exactly. well, it s a deadly combination and very popular in the news right now and rightfully so. what it s all about is text blocking applications and what they do is they utilize the gives in your cell phone and after you go a certain mile per hour they will block you for texting while driving, but the cool part about it is is there s an array of options available and depending what your phone is and what it s compatible with.