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Many people grapple with motion sickness, particularly on long trips or while attempting to use their phone while on the go. However, a lesser-known iPhone feature is specifically designed to alleviate these symptoms – whether you’re in a car, on a train, or even flying in a plane.
The setting enables passengers to scroll on their phones without feeling queasy. In a TikTok video, Which? stated: “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 activate the feature, users simply need to navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Motion, then select ‘Show Vehicle Motion Cues’ and switch it to ‘On’ or ‘Automatic’. Once enabled, small animated dots will appear on the screen.
According to MedlinePlus, approximately one in three people are highly prone to motion sickness – although nearly anyone can experience it under intense conditions. The condition arises from a discrepancy between what your eyes perceive and what your body senses.
Symptoms can encompass dizziness, perspiration, nausea, and vomiting, and can be provoked by travel, theme park rides, or even virtual reality.
Explaining how the feature operates, 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.
“That visual feedback aims to reduce the sensory mismatch that causes motion sickness.”
While it’s not a complete remedy, users are urged to test it out to see how much it assists.
Responding to the video, one user commented: “Game changer.” Another wrote: “Every day is a school day – thanks, Which?”
A third user said: “My daughter uses it and it helps.” However, another user remained somewhat sceptical, noting: “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 explained: “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 tech giant also recommends that the feature should not be activated while driving and functions most effectively when passengers are seated facing forwards.
Users can also configure a shortcut to swiftly enable or disable the feature whenever required.
