Your iPhone has a secret in-car feature not many people know about which helps condition that affects 1 in 3 people

Published on Aug 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM (UTC+4)
by Grace Donohoe

Last updated on Aug 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Emma Matthews

Your iPhone has a secret in-car feature not many people are aware of, and it helps a condition that affects up to one in three people.

When driving, or even just as a passenger, some people can be affected by the way a car moves.

But now, thanks to the clever developers at Apple, there’s a feature that is set to help millions of people when traveling on the open road.

Plus, it’s so easy to access that you’ve probably been overlooking it this whole time.

This secret in-car feature on your iPhone could change your life for the better

Traveling by car is often the favorite way for many people to get from A to B, but for some, it can cause more harm than good.

The condition of motion sickness can reportedly affect up to one in three people when they’re sitting as a passenger in a vehicle.

The condition occurs when you guessed it, you’re riding in a moving vehicle, but are sitting still. At that point, your eyes, parts of your ear, and your body are all sending different messages to your brain.

This causes feelings of nausea, among other unpleasant symptoms

But, fear not, as Apple has a very clever solution to the issue, a secret feature called ‘Vehicle Motion Cues’.

“With Vehicle Motion Cues, animated dots on the edges of the screen represent changes in vehicle motion to help reduce sensory conflict without interfering with the main content,” stated Apple itself in a press release.

The clever feature uses sensors that are built into the iPhone and iPad and recognizes when you’re moving, and it’s easy to turn on in the Control Center.

It reportedly has a built-in accelerometer, and when the car that you’re traveling in starts moving, the dots simply start operating in the opposite direction to the one you’re moving in.

This secret feature could benefit EV lovers, too

With the increase in drivers opting for EVs over gas-powered vehicles, some challenges are occurring.

In fact, a report recently found that due to certain factors, EVs are making even strong-stomached drivers sick.

EV technology is rapidly advancing, like Huawei’s new EV battery that could last for 1,800 miles on just a five-minute charge.

But it seems an iPhone could actually solve basic issues, such as motion sickness, on its own.

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Beginning her career as a lifestyle reporter and social-media manager, Grace joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025. Since coming on board, she has thrown herself into the busy daily writing schedule. Her editorial sweet spots include writing about luxury properties and the quirky features inside them that the one percent are investing in, as well as groundbreaking advancements in space exploration.