Google Phone App: A Confusing Rotation Issue
Users in Northeast India and across the country are once again facing issues with the Google Phone app, as it continues to rotate between portrait and landscape mode, causing confusion.
The Rotating Google Phone App: Intended or Bug?
Back in September 2021, users started reporting that their Google Phone app was switching to landscape orientation during calls. The confusion stemmed from the fact that users believed it was a bug. However, it was later revealed that Google had introduced landscape UI support for calls, and the rotation was, in fact, intended behavior.
The Missing Portrait Lock Toggle
Users are once again facing the same issue, and the root cause seems to be the absence of a dedicated Portrait Lock toggle for calls in the stable release of the Google Phone app. While this toggle is available in beta releases, it hasn't been rolled out to the stable version yet, causing further confusion.
Implications for Northeast India and Beyond
For users in Northeast India and across the country, the unintended rotation of the Google Phone app can be a nuisance, especially during important calls. The absence of a dedicated Portrait Lock toggle in the stable release adds to the frustration.
Looking Forward: A Stable Solution
Google needs to address this issue by adding the Portrait Lock toggle to the stable releases of the Google Phone app as soon as possible. Until then, users can disable their system-wide auto-rotate to lock all apps, including the Google Phone app, to portrait mode.