A little-known iPhone setting is gaining attention for its potential to alleviate motion sickness. The feature, found within the device’s accessibility options, reduces visual effects that can contribute to nausea when viewing the screen while in motion.
The BBC reports that the setting has been ‘turning heads and saving stomachs.’ It works by minimizing parallax – the effect where images appear to move at different speeds as your head moves. This disparity between what your eyes see and what your inner ear senses is a key trigger for motion sickness, according to experts.
While the exact origins of the setting are not detailed in the report, its discovery has prompted discussion about whether easing discomfort will simply encourage increased screen time while traveling. The article does not specify when the feature was introduced, only that it’s ‘buried’ within the iPhone settings and is part of the accessibility features.
The BBC notes that the relief offered by this setting raises a question: “But does relief just mean more time staring at your screen?” This suggests a potential trade-off between physical comfort and increased digital engagement during activities like car rides or plane journeys.
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