Apple's little-known feature helps stop travel sickness by adding animated dots to the edges of the screen - and people can't wait to try it out on their next long journey
A lot of passengers struggle with travel sickness - especially on long journeys or when trying to use their phone on the move. But a little-known feature in iPhones is designed to help ease those symptoms - whether you’re in a car, on a train or even on a plane.
The setting allows passengers to scroll on their phones without feeling nauseous. In a TikTok video, Which? said: "A good feature to know if you're an iPhone user with a long car journey ahead of you. Have you tried it? Did it work for you?" To turn the feature on, users simply need to head to Settings >Accessibility >Motion, then select 'Show Vehicle Motion Cues' and switch it to 'On' or 'Automatic'. Once activated, small animated dots will appear on the screen. According to MedlinePlus, around one in three people are highly susceptible to motion sickness - although almost anyone can experience it in intense conditions. The condition is caused by a mismatch between what your eyes see and what your body feels. Symptoms can include dizziness, sweating, nausea, and vomiting, and can be triggered by travel, theme park rides, or even virtual reality. Explaining how the feature works, the Which? video adds: "These dots move in sync with the motion of the vehicle, helping your brain match what it sees to what it feels.While it’s not a complete cure, users are encouraged to give it a try to see how much it helps. Commenting on the video, one user said: "Game changer." Another added: "Every day is a school day - thanks, Which?" A third user said: "My daughter uses it and it helps." But another user wasn't fully convinced, adding: "It’s not bad. Wouldn’t say it combats it entirely for me but certainly buys time before I have to put the phone down!" In a statement, Apple said: "If you experience discomfort when using your iPhone as a passenger, you can turn on Vehicle Motion Cues - onscreen cues that may help reduce motion sickness. "They appear as animated dots on the edges of the screen that represent how the vehicle is moving, without interfering with what you’re doing." The company also advises that the feature should not be used while driving and works best when passengers are seated facing forward.
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The world's most literary clock is 15% off right nowDaniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles. He has interviewed leaders and designers at brands including Apple, Microsoft and Adobe.
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