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Get car sick? Google confirms simple fix for millions of Android users, but only one phone unlocks it today

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Get car sick? Google confirms simple fix for millions of Android users, but only one phone unlocks it today

TL;DR

  • Google's new Motion Assist feature for Android 17 aims to reduce motion sickness.
  • It works by displaying dots on the screen that move in response to the vehicle's motion, detected by the phone's accelerometer.
  • This feature helps reconcile conflicting signals between the inner ear and vision.
  • Google Pixel 11 phones will receive the feature first, with other Android devices to follow.
  • Users can customize the appearance of the dots and choose to have the feature activate automatically or manually.
  • The update requires Android 17, and its availability on devices from brands like Samsung and Xiaomi depends on their software customization.