Google is making some exciting changes to Android 15 that will cater to users who prefer holding their phones in landscape mode. This update is especially beneficial for activities like streaming videos, where a wide-angle view is preferred. Here’s a breakdown of the improvements you can expect:

– Currently, with stock Android 14, rotating the lock screen is not possible.
– In landscape mode, the notifications page displays notifications in a format where each notification takes up less than half of the available space, resulting in a lot of wasted space and an unattractive layout.
– The new landscape notifications page design will utilize all the previously wasted space and ensure that essential elements like Quick Settings buttons, brightness slider, and more are always visible without requiring additional swipes.
– The updated landscape notifications page will feature a 2 x 2 layout for Quick Settings buttons and ensure that important shortcuts are easily accessible at all times.
– The new look of the landscape notifications page resembles a shrunken version of the tablet notification page.

While the landscape-optimized UI for the lock screen is still a work in progress with some minor bugs to iron out, Google is committed to enhancing the overall experience for users who prefer using their Android phones in landscape mode. Stay tuned for further updates as Google continues to refine and roll out these improvements.