Check drinking status with an iPhone app

December 3, 2009

In good news for those who often cut loose while drinking, British experts have launched a new iPhone application that will help people keep track of how much alcohol they are consuming.

The new application, which can be downloaded onto smart phones like the iPhone, will allow users to see how many units of alcohol there are in their drink. It can also keep a running total of their consumption and get personalized feedback on their drinking habits.

Studies have shown that people underestimate how much alcohol they have drunk on a night out and may exceed the safe limits without realising it. In Britain, the recommended limits for women is two to three units a day and three to four units for men, the Telegraph reported.