Landscape or Portrait Mode, Now You Choose

With the latest update, the Replit mobile app now supports both Landscape and Portrait modes. This provides a more optimized coding environment on small tablets like the iPad mini and large smartphones like the Pixel Fold.

This update was built on Expo and React Native, using the react-native-safe-area-context library to secure the screen's safe areas. This ensures that camera cutouts or system navigation UI do not obstruct the app's interface.

Additionally, to maximize screen space, React context was introduced to detect and control device orientation. Screen space is flexibly adjusted based on notch position, and UI elements such as the header and workspace bottom bar are repositioned in real time when the device is rotated.

Replit is also considering further enhancements going forward, including stronger deployment management features, improved hardware keyboard support, and UI optimization for tablets.