Google is actively working on a new feature called ‘Motion Cues’ for Android, aimed at alleviating motion sickness. This feature is designed to display on-screen visual cues that correspond with vehicle movement, similar to a tool recently introduced by Apple in iOS 18. The beta release of Google Play Services indicates that Motion Cues will come with various customization options.
Users will have the ability to adjust the shapes of the cues to options like ‘fisheye,’ ‘diamond,’ or ‘meteoroid.’ Additionally, color customization will leverage a theme picker, providing choices among ‘primary,’ ‘secondary,’ and ‘tertiary’ palettes. An intriguing randomization feature is also included, which will alter the shape and color of the cues every few seconds, further enhancing the user experience and reducing motion sickness.
Although Motion Cues is not yet available to the public, the progress seen in its development suggests it may debut with Android 16. The purpose of the feature is to ease the sensory confusion that can come from riding in a vehicle, where the visual perception may conflict with the physical sensation of motion. Apple’s version has already made its mark, and Google is striving to offer a comparable solution, enhanced by its own unique features.
Additional elements mentioned in the beta include automatic activation of Motion Cues when a device detects that it is in a moving vehicle, as well as a Quick Settings shortcut for straightforward access to the feature. Despite some users having early access to the Quick Settings tile, the full functionality of Motion Cues has not yet been released. However, with ongoing work and feature additions, it’s expected that Google will roll out Motion Cues to users soon.
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