User level: Level 1 (4 points)Some select iPhone apps that were not optimized for iPad are now opening sideways. I don't know if this is something to do with the iPhone Duo and developers getting ready for that, but I looked it up and nobody seems to be having this problem.
iPad A16, iOS 27.0
Posted on Sep 25, 2026 7:10 PM
User level: Level 7 (22,975 points)Sep 26, 2026 6:29 AM in response to oh_nm
I've experienced the same thing when I've downloaded certain apps that were designed specifically for portrait orientation on an iPhone. They were just not designed to view on an iPad. I try to avoid these apps whenever possible, selecting an iPad version, if possible. Otherwise, I flip my iPad over to accommodate the app. Or simply stick to viewing that app on my iPhone.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256364978