Android 16 y las aplicaciones adaptativas

En Android 16's Transition to Adaptive Apps: A Major Victory for Accessibility se explica que Android 16 eliminará la capacidad de que las aplicaciones puedan bloquear el modo de visualización a una orientación (vertical u horizontal) y se espera que todas las aplicaciones se adapten perfectamente a distintos tamaños y orientaciones de pantalla:

The upcoming Android 16 update introduces a significant change to how applications handle screen orientation and resizability. Previously, apps could restrict their behavior - for example, locking themselves to portrait mode or being non-resizable at the platform level. However, Android 16 is removing this ability, moving toward a consistent model where all apps are expected to seamlessly adapt to various screen sizes and orientations.

This initiative aligns with Android’s broader vision of supporting a diverse ecosystem of devices, from foldables to tablets to desktop-like experiences. While this is a positive step forward, especially for accessibility and usability, it brings both challenges and opportunities for app developers.