ekraanipööret

Ekraanipööret, also known as screen rotation, refers to the ability of a device's display to change its orientation from horizontal to vertical, or vice versa. This feature is commonly found in smartphones, tablets, and some laptops. The orientation change is typically triggered by a physical sensor, such as an accelerometer or gyroscope, which detects the device's position.

When a device is held in a portrait (vertical) orientation, the display shows content in a tall, narrow format. When rotated to a landscape (horizontal) orientation, the display shows content in a wide, short format. This allows users to adapt the display to better suit the content being viewed, such as reading text in portrait mode and watching videos or playing games in landscape mode.

Most modern operating systems, like Android and iOS, automatically adjust the screen orientation based on the device's tilt. Users can often manually lock the screen orientation to prevent it from changing, which can be useful in situations where accidental rotation is undesirable. Developers can also specify whether their applications support portrait, landscape, or both orientations. The implementation of screen rotation aims to enhance user experience by providing a more comfortable and functional viewing environment for various tasks.