iOS 7 software update fixes feature that gave some users motion sickness

TORONTO – Users who experienced symptoms of motion sickness while using Apple’s new mobile operating system iOS 7 will finally get some relief.

A software update released by Apple Tuesday (iOS 7.0.3) includes enhancements to the “reduce motion” setting on devices that prevents apps from zooming in and out when they are launched.

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Some iOS 7 users began reporting bouts of nausea, headaches and dizziness when using their iPhones or iPads last month after iOS 7 was released to the public. Many users took to Apple’s support pages to complain about the issue, comparing their symptoms to how they feel when they get motion sickness in the car.

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“The zoom animations everywhere on the new iOS 7 are literally making me nauseous and giving me a headache.  It’s exactly how I used to get car sick if I tried to read in the car,” wrote one user on Apple’s support page.

“I had severe vertigo the minute I started using my iPad with iOS 7,” noted one user.

iOS 7 has many features that are giving users weak stomachs, from the zooming in and out of apps, to the parallax effect on the home screen that makes the background image move.

Combine that with a high-resolution screen and good graphics and you have a perfect recipe for nausea.

Previously, users who weren’t able to stomach the new OS were advised to turn on the “reduce motion” setting – however, before the iOS 7.0.3 update, the function only turned off the parallax effect.

With the iOS 7.0.3 update the setting now turns off the fast zoom effect when launching apps.

Users can activate the setting by going to the “Settings” menu on their iPad or iPhone, tapping on “General” then “Accessibility” and choosing to turn on “Reduce Motion.”

The software update has already received praise from users on Apple’s support page.

“THIS is the way of the modern consumer company: listen, adapt and do it swiftly,” said one user Tuesday.

“At last! NO MORE ZOOMING.Thank you Apple for fixing this ridiculous mistake so quickly. I had to look away from my iPhone screen every time I switched it on – otherwise I would feel nauseous from all the movement. Now I can turn the movement off,” said another.

The software update also addresses the iMessage problem that prevented many users from being able to send iMessages.

A complete list of fixes addressed in the iOS 7.0.3 update can be found on Apple’s website.

Users can update their device’s software by going to the “Settings” menu on their iPad or iPhone, tapping on “General” then “Software Update.” Keep in mind you should always back up your device to your computer, or iCloud before doing any software updates to ensure your information doesn’t get lost.