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Google's Android update tackles motion sickness and accessibility

Google has released new Android features designed to reduce motion sickness, improve accessibility, and leverage its AI assistant Gemini. Some features catch up to Apple's existing iPhone capabilities.

2 min readTechCrunch AISeptember 1, 2026

Google has announced a new Android update packed with features aimed at making smartphones more comfortable and easier to use for everyone. The update tackles a real problem many people face: motion sickness from using their phones. Some users feel dizzy or nauseous when scrolling or watching content on screens — Google's new tools aim to reduce that discomfort by adjusting how content moves on your display.

The update also includes improvements for people with disabilities. Accessibility features help users with different abilities interact with their phones more easily. While Google is adding these features now, it's worth noting that Apple already offers similar tools on iPhones — so in some ways, Android is catching up to what iPhone users already have.

What makes Google's approach unique is its use of Gemini, Google's AI assistant (think of it as a smart helper built into your phone that can understand language and answer questions). Gemini powers several of the new improvements, making the phone more helpful and personalized for each user.

These updates show how major tech companies are increasingly focused on user comfort and inclusivity — not just on adding flashy new features. For everyday Android users, this means a phone experience that's easier on the eyes and body, and more accessible to people of all abilities.

Original source: TechCrunch AI

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