Google is testing a new Android feature that could make riding buses and trains easier. Right now, commuters often lower the volume, turn on Do Not Disturb, or change settings manually to avoid distractions.

Android phones can already detect when you are driving. They use motion sensors and Bluetooth to know you are in a car. Driving Mode then silences calls and notifications to help you stay focused.

Now, Google seems ready to do something similar for public transit. The new feature is called “Transiting Mode.” It could automatically adjust your phone settings when it detects you are on a bus or train.

Modes in Android let you set custom sound, notification, and display profiles. Some Modes turn on automatically, like Driving Mode, when certain motions are detected. Transiting Mode will likely work the same way.

In the Android test version, developers found a new option – While Transiting. When this is active, your phone could automatically lower volume, limit notifications, or change display settings like dark mode.

It may also work with Google’s upcoming Motion Cues feature. Motion Cues is designed to reduce motion sickness while traveling in moving vehicles. Together, these features could make commuting much more comfortable.

Transiting Mode is expected to appear in the Android 16 QPR3 update, possibly next March. Google has not confirmed the release yet, but more details should come when the beta version launches. Stay tuned for more information.

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