Here's a solution. Don't flip the phone. Or better yet, don't watch videos, read a book. Then, no problem. You're welcome. 😜

All this smartphone shenanigans is hell confusing for me. I miss my old flip phone, it had buttons. BUTTONS! 😑

Frickin' HATE when that happens. Should be a crimes against humanity tbh.

Actually, you can change these settings in some phones! In 'accessibility' options, you can lock screen rotation but some media apps can still rotate independently. Might be worth a try 🤓

Try seeing it as a way to keep your brain sharp. 😉 Every little challenge add ups, right?

Speaking as a UX Designer.

The principle being applied here is called 'reciprocal consistency'. It basically means that the designers try to make the controls mimic the physical reality of the device orientation. Admittedly though, it can be frustrating when ingrained muscle memory tries to apply an 'interface consistency' approach instead.

The situation you're describing is actually a good example of a design trade-off, where a decision comes with both benefits and downsides. Regardless, it's always up for improvement and designers are always open for feedback. Your woes are our inspiration to innovate and make better products.

Woah, calm down there. All that rage for a tiny inconvenience. Next you'll tell me you hate the earth revolving cause it makes the sun rise from different places.

Most phones flip controls to match screen rotation. Those designers do it thinking of consistency with physical device, I guess. 🤷