Android 17 just added the Pixel feature my motion-sick self has been waiting for
Android 17’s new Motion Assist feature is reaching Pixel 11 phones, using animated screen cues designed to reduce the sensory mismatch that causes motion sickness.
Android 17 has introduced a new feature called Motion Assist, designed to alleviate the discomfort of motion sickness for users during long car rides. This feature, exclusive to the Pixel 11 series, employs small animated dots at the screen's edges to provide additional visual cues in response to the vehicle's movement. These dots correspond to the car's acceleration, braking, and turning, helping to synchronize the eyes' perception with the inner ear's sensing.
The feature is set to debut on the Pixel 11 series and can be activated either manually or automatically when the phone detects vehicle travel. By offering a visual counterbalance to the dissonance between the eyes and vestibular system, Motion Assist aims to make scrolling, reading, and replying to messages more comfortable in the passenger seat. The Pixel 11 Pro model is eagerly anticipated for this beneficial addition.
Written by urgent.news from Digital Trends's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
