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Google's clever Android 17 motion sickness feature is finally rolling out
Android Authority • • general
Key Points:
- Google is gradually rolling out the new Motion Assist feature on Android 17 devices, starting with Pixel phones, to help reduce motion sickness by displaying motion cues on the screen while in a moving vehicle.
- Motion Assist can be accessed through Google Play Settings and offers automatic activation when the phone detects movement or manual control via a Quick Settings tile.
- The feature allows customization of motion indicators' color, shape, and opacity, with a Randomization option for varied visual effects.
- Unlike earlier versions relying on "Display over other apps" permission, the current implementation uses OS-level API changes, enabling motion cues to appear over system UI elements like the lock screen and notifications.
- The rollout is phased and not yet available on all Pixel devices running Android 17, with similar features already offered by manufacturers such as OPPO and vivo.
