Samsung Galaxy users may soon get a helpful new feature, Motion Assist, with One UI 9. One UI 9 will be based on Android 17, and Google is reportedly working on this feature to make using phones in moving vehicles easier and more comfortable.

Several people feel dizzy or get headaches while travelling in cars, buses, or trains and using a phone. Motion sickness occurs because your eyes perceive a still screen while your body senses movement.

To resolve this issue, Google is developing a Motion Assist feature, which displays small dots on the screen that move in sync with the vehicle’s motion. These dots use the phone’s motion sensors to match to reduce motion sickness.

The feature has been spotted by Assemble Debug, who found that Motion Assist, also called Motion Cues, already exists inside Google Play Services but is not yet active. Currently, this feature cannot appear over the lock screen, notifications, or Quick Settings due to Android’s overlay limits.

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Android 17 update might make these appear dots safely on all parts of the screen. Google might make it a part of the system rather than a separate app. It could also work with Transiting mode, which changes phone settings automatically while commuting.

Based on Android 17, Samsung’s One UI 9 is also expected to bring the Motion Assist feature to Galaxy devices. Stay tuned for more information.

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Google is launching a new safety feature, Android Emergency Live Video, which lets people share live video from their phone with emergency responders. This feature is now starting to roll out across the United States, as well as in some regions in Germany and Mexico.

The new feature works on Android phones running Android 8 or newer with Google Play services. It is very simple to use. When you call or text your local emergency number, the dispatcher may ask to see what is happening around you. They will send a request to your phone, and you can choose to accept or decline it by tapping “Share” or “No thanks.” You are always in control.

If you choose to share, your camera will open in a small window on your screen. You can make it bigger, stop sharing at any time, turn on your flashlight, or switch between the front and back cameras.

Also, Google says that the video is encrypted, which means it is protected while being sent. Emergency services may view and record the video only for your active situation.

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Google explains that this feature can help responders understand what is happening faster. During an emergency, it can be hard to explain everything clearly, especially when you are stressed. Live video can help dispatchers quickly see the scene and guide you through important steps.

This new tool shows Google’s effort to improve safety on Android phones. It builds on features like Emergency Location Service, Car Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and Satellite SOS. Google is also working with safety organisations worldwide to make this feature available in more places.

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Samsung Health has added a new feature to help protect your hearing in the latest update. This new feature is called the “Noise” card, and it will appear on the home screen of the Samsung Health app.

Spotted by Assemble Debug in version 6.31.2.003 of the Samsung Health app, the Noise card will track the level of noise you’ve been exposed to throughout the day. It helps you see if you’ve been in loud environments that could harm your hearing over time.

Whether it’s the noise from traffic, music, or crowded places, the app will give you a quick look at how loud the noise is you’ve encountered. For more control, Samsung Health is also adding an Advanced Measurement mode who want more control.

The Advanced Measurement mode feature will allow you to set specific noise limits. If the noise level goes above your preferred limit, the app will send you a warning. This can apply to both background noise and sounds from apps.

Samsung Health is also bringing a new history screen that will show you how often you get noise alerts. You’ll be able to view your noise exposure on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis to keep track of when you’re most exposed to loud sounds.

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The exact release date for these features is still unknown, but they are a welcome addition to the app’s growing list of health tracking tools. Stay tuned for more information.

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Samsung‘s One UI 8.5 is currently under development for Galaxy devices, and it will reportedly arrive with several new and improved features. New information reveals that Samsung is working on a helpful new feature for the My Files app in One UI 8.5 software.

In the early One UI 8.5 firmware, AssembleDebug found new code, which indicates that the My Files app will soon have a feature, Short summary. This new tool makes it easier to check what’s inside your documents.

When the feature is turned on, the app can automatically create quick summaries for PDF and TXT files. These summaries may appear right in the file list, which helps users understand what’s inside each file at a glance.

The leaked strings suggest that Samsung will include a toggle switch, so users can choose whether or not they want file summaries. The app also seems to avoid summarising documents with inappropriate content, which hints at built-in safety checks.

Samsung hasn’t mentioned AI directly, but the summarising files usually require some kind of AI processing. It is still unclear whether Samsung will generate these summaries on the device or through the cloud. At this point, we also don’t know if there will be limits on the size of the files that can be summarised.

It is worth noting that this summary feature was not included in the earlier leaked changelog for One UI 8.5. That means Samsung may still be developing or testing it.

Earlier reports suggest that One UI 8.5 beta could start as early as next week, so users might soon find out whether this new feature will show up in the first beta release. Stay tuned for more information.

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