iOS 18 Brings Motion Sickness Relief with Vehicle Motion Cues

Do you get queasy when using your device on the go? You're not alone—motion sickness affects many of us during travel.?

But have you ever wondered why this happens? Motion sickness arises from a sensory conflict between what your eyes see and what your inner ear senses.?

So when you’re reading or scrolling on your device while in a moving vehicle, your brain receives mixed signals: your eyes perceive stillness or minimal movement, while your inner ear senses the motion of the vehicle.?

This mismatch can trigger discomfort, making you feel nauseous.

So iOS 18 aimed to solve for two major questions:

Why is it needed? Motion sickness affects 78% of people, and this conflict between sensory inputs can strike on any journey, from bumpy bus rides to smooth car commutes, leading to that all-too-familiar queasy feeling

How can it work: iOS 18's Vehicle Motion Cues feature uses built-in sensors to detect when you're in a moving vehicle, displaying animated dots on the screen edges to simulate motion. This helps synchronize your senses, reducing motion sickness.

Apple never fails to impress, consistently raising the bar with features that seamlessly blend accessibility, usability, and cutting-edge design. The introduction of Vehicle Motion Cues in iOS 18 is a prime example of this commitment.

How to enable Vehicle Motion Cues:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility.
3. Tap Motion.
4. Toggle on Show Vehicle Motion Cues.

So, here's the latest update on Apple's efforts to prioritize user convenience and stay ahead in technology.

Stay tuned, to know about more such tech innovations that consider user experience as their focal point!