Many people avoid using their Android phones in moving vehicles due to motion sickness, a condition that can induce nausea, headaches, and dizziness. Motion sickness is believed to be caused by a sensory conflict; your eyes focus on a stationary object (the phone) while your inner ears signal that you are moving. Since people spend so much time as passengers, it’s a bummer that many can’t use their phones without feeling sick. Fortunately, Google is working on a new feature for Android 17 aimed at reducing this discomfort.
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