How To Use Android's Motion Assist Feature To Help With Motion Sickness
Google has introduced a 'Motion Assist' feature for Android devices to help reduce motion sickness while using a phone in a moving vehicle. The feature uses motion sensors to display shapes on the screen that synchronize with the user's physical movement, helping to mitigate sensory conflict.
Why it matters
This accessibility feature addresses a common physical discomfort for mobile users, reflecting a growing trend in tech to improve user well-being through sensor-based software.
Google finally launched its answer to Apple's Vehicle Motion Cues.
Alvarez/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover If you're prone to getting carsick, looking at your phone while you're riding in a car definitely won't help. However, Google has been rolling out some interesting new features — and one of them is called Motion Assist. With this new option enabled, Android users have a better chance of scrolling without getting motion sick.
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