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Android 17 introduces Motion Assist to reduce motion sickness in vehicles
Key points
- Android 17 adds Motion Assist feature.
- Motion Assist reduces motion sickness in vehicles.
- Feature uses accelerometer and gyroscope to display moving dots.
- Users can customize opacity, shapes, and colors of indicators.
New Feature for Motion Sickness
Google is introducing Motion Assist as part of Android 17, a new feature aimed at reducing or eliminating motion sickness for users interacting with their phones inside moving vehicles. This functionality is similar to Apple's Motion Cues, which was released in 2024.
How Motion Assist Works
Motion Assist addresses the discrepancy between visual input (a static screen) and inner ear sensations (vehicle movement) that causes motion sickness. The feature utilizes the device's accelerometer and gyroscope to detect vehicle motion. It then displays dots around the screen's periphery that move in harmony with the car's movements, such as sweeping left when the car turns right or sliding forward during braking.
Customization and Availability
Users can customize Motion Assist by adjusting the opacity of the motion indicators and choosing from various shapes and colors. The feature can be configured to activate automatically when vehicle motion is detected or toggled manually via a Quick Settings tile. The rollout appears to be phased, with some Pixel phones receiving it first, and it can be found in Google Settings under 'Your Profile' and 'All Services'.
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Google is rolling out Motion Assist, a new feature in Android 17, designed to mitigate motion sickness when using a phone in a moving vehicle. This feature uses the device's sensors to display moving dots on the screen, synchronizing with vehicle motion to counteract sensory discrepancies that cause nausea.