Google is rolling out a major new Android update that tackles motion sickness and improves phone accessibility. This fresh update brings 5 new features to your phone to make it easier to use. The most exciting tool is called Motion Assist, which helps you use your phone in moving cars without feeling dizzy.

At the same time, Apple Maps has followed Google in renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. This change comes after an executive order from Donald Trump during a trade dispute with Canada. While some people are unhappy with the change, both tech companies have updated their navigation systems for US users.

New Tools for Motion Sickness and Accessibility

The Motion Assist feature puts moving bubbles on your screen. These bubbles react to the movement of your car to help your eyes and brain stay in sync. Google is also launching Guided Vision. This feature uses your camera and artificial intelligence to help blind and low-vision users read small labels or find items in the house. You can also use a new tool in the Find Hub to tell the AI where you put your keys or passport, and it will remember the location for you.

Navigation Apps Rename Lake Ontario

Meanwhile, digital maps in the US are showing some surprising changes. Apple Maps now labels Lake Ontario as Lake America. Google Maps made this same change a bit earlier. However, the Canadian version of Apple Maps still says Lake Ontario. If you are outside the US and Canada, the apps will show both names. Both Apple and Google previously renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America last year. Interestingly, MapQuest refuses to change the names and has recently become very popular on the App Store.

Quick Questions Answered

How does the new Android motion sickness feature work?

A: The feature is called Motion Assist and it adds moving bubbles on your screen that react to the movement of your vehicle to stop you from feeling sick.

Why did Apple and Google rename Lake Ontario?

A: They renamed it to Lake America to follow an executive order signed by President Donald Trump during a trade disagreement with Canada.

Which phone versions get the new Android updates?

A: The Motion Assist tool is available for devices running Android 17, while the Guided Vision feature works on Android 9 and newer.