iPhones reduce motion sickness with new visual cues

Apple iPhones and iPads now feature a built-in "vehicle motion cues" setting designed to reduce motion sickness for passengers using their devices in moving vehicles. This feature aims to alleviate the disconnect between visual and inner ear sensory input. The feature, introduced in iOS 18, adds animated dots to the screen's periphery that move in sync with the vehicle's motion. This is intended to provide visual cues that match the body's sensation of movement, reducing the likelihood of nausea and dizziness. Users can enable "vehicle motion cues" in their device's accessibility settings, choosing between "off," "automatic," or "on." Other remedies for motion sickness include focusing on a fixed point outside the vehicle or using over-the-counter medications.