The motion-sickness cure hidden in iPhone settings
9 hours ago
- iPhone's 'Vehicle Motion Cues' feature uses animated dots on the screen edges that move with the vehicle's motion to help reduce motion sickness.
- The feature relies on the phone's accelerometer to sync dots with vehicle movement, providing visual feedback about motion.
- Experts disagree on the cause of motion sickness, but visual feedback like these dots can help by giving a sense of movement in space.
- Reviews are mixed: some users find it a game-changer, others see no benefit; some even keep it on 24/7.
- The feature can be activated in Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Vehicle Motion Cues, with options for automatic detection and customization of dot size and color.
- The article raises a concern that such features may increase screen time, offering fewer reasons to put the phone down during travel.