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Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Google’s Phone app has historically forced a portrait orientation while making calls.
- Users have recently noticed that this no longer holds true, and some devices set to auto-rotate will turn even in calls.
- We’re not seeing this behavior consistently across devices, and it’s unclear if it’s truly intended.
The vast majority of your smartphone usage probably takes place in portrait mode, ideal for one-handed operation. When we’re turning our phones…
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