Apple has secured a new patent, according to Apple Insider, which the filing describes as a "method and system for facilitating contacting people using electronic devices."
In English, the service will use GPS and track the whereabouts of device users, thus automatically detecting the most convenient form of communication.
For example, if an iPhone user is called while in the same location as the caller, the call may be cancelled in exchange for an automatic text advising them to approach each other. Alternatively, if a user is travelling at speed on a train, the call would be permitted.
In addition to GPS, users of the service would be able to set times of availability in the device, assisting with the accuracy of the platform.

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