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AppWizard

January 26, 2026

Google’s solution to the Phone app’s constant flipping is rolling out

Google has begun rolling out an update to its Phone app to address rotation issues that caused the app to unexpectedly rotate during calls. The update introduces a "keep portrait mode" option in the Display settings, allowing users to maintain a consistent portrait orientation during calls. Previously, the app followed the device's auto-rotation settings, which led to unwanted rotations. Users reported that the app's rotation would split the interface into two views, disrupting conversations. The new feature is now available to all users. Additionally, there are plans for a feature called "Expressive Calling," which would allow users to set a "call reason" to make urgent calls more noticeable.

AppWizard

January 21, 2026

It’s been 14 years since I played a 2D/3D hybrid puzzle game as clever as Cassette Boy

The gaming community has been interested in the concept introduced in the 2012 game Fez, which involves navigating a 2D world by rotating it to reveal hidden secrets. Despite the potential for similar games, few have emerged. Cassette Boy is a new game that closely resembles Fez in charm and ingenuity, featuring enigmatic characters and intricate puzzles. Players rotate each level to uncover mysteries, and the game is now available on Steam.

AppWizard

January 20, 2026

Google’s Phone app keeps turning sideways, and users are confused again

The Google Phone app has introduced support for a landscape user interface that activates with the system-wide auto-rotate setting enabled. Users have reported confusion and frustration due to the intermittent availability of this feature in stable updates. In September 2025, many users mistakenly believed the unexpected rotation during calls was a glitch, not realizing it was an intended feature. Google has since provided a toggle to lock the UI in portrait mode, but this option is only available in beta releases. Users can temporarily disable the system-wide auto-rotate feature to keep the app in portrait mode, but the landscape UI remains inconsistent.