Apple’s Solution: ‘Vehicle Motion Cues’ for Carsickness

Apple has recently unveiled a slew of updates and enhancements for iPhone and iPad users, aimed at improving accessibility and user experience, particularly for those who use their devices in moving vehicles and struggle with motion sickness.

One of the key features announced is “Vehicle Motion Cues,” a new addition that utilizes sensors to display animated dots around the screen edges while the vehicle is in motion. These cues are designed to provide visual feedback that aligns with the vehicle’s movements, potentially reducing the risk of motion sickness for passengers using their devices.

In addition to Vehicle Motion Cues, Apple has also announced a larger and more easily viewed CarPlay menu, along with other accessibility features that will be rolled out later this year.

Apple’s focus on accessibility extends beyond these features, with plans to introduce Voice Control, Color Filters, and Sound Recognition to the CarPlay interface. Sound Recognition is particularly useful for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, as it can alert them to sounds such as car horns and sirens. Color Filters, on the other hand, cater to users who are colorblind, making the CarPlay interface more visually accessible.

While Apple has not specified the exact release date for these features, they are expected to be integrated into future versions of iOS and iPadOS, likely starting with iOS 18, which could be announced at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) scheduled for June 10–14.

For more information on these new accessibility features and other recent Apple announcements, stay tuned to their official updates and announcements.