Google has launched Motion Assist, its answer to Apple's Vehicle Motion Cues, to help Android users avoid motion sickness while scrolling in a car. The feature uses motion sensors to display on-screen shapes that move with the car's maneuvers, synchronizing what your eyes see with what your body feels. It is available on devices running Android 17 or higher, such as the new Pixel 11 models, and Samsung phones with One UI 9.
Motion Assist resolves the sensory conflict that causes nausea: when your inner ear detects movement but your eyes focus on a static screen, your brain receives mixed signals. The moving shapes, which stick to the edges of the display, help bridge that gap without obscuring content. Google notes the feature is intended for passengers only.
To activate Motion Assist on a Pixel, go to Settings, tap your profile, select All services, and toggle it on from the Personal & device safety menu. You can set it to start automatically when the device senses motion, or add it to the Quick Settings menu for easy access. Customization options for colors, opacity, and shapes are available, along with a Randomization feature that changes them as you use it.
This feature is simple to enable and can significantly reduce motion sickness for passengers, making it a valuable tool for anyone prone to carsickness while using their phone during travel.
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