Google Introduces Motion Assist in Android 17 to Reduce Car Sickness
Google has introduced a new feature called Motion Assist in its upcoming Android 17 operating system, designed to reduce motion sickness experienced by users when using their phones inside moving vehicles. The technology works similarly to Apple's earlier 'Motion Cues' and uses the device’s accelerometer and gyroscope to display dots on the screen that move in sync with vehicle movement. These visual cues help align what the eyes see with what the inner ear senses, reducing nausea. The feature is currently rolling out in phases, starting with Pixel devices. Users can customize settings such as opacity, shape, color of the motion indicators and choose whether to enable them automatically or manually via Quick Settings. The article's author confirms that similar technology on Apple devices has been effective for him personally during long vanlife trips. Motion Assist is part of a growing trend in tech aimed at improving user comfort while using mobile devices in dynamic environments.
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