<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>YouTube introduces a new feature that allows vertical Shorts videos to play in landscape orientation, catering to users with motor impairments or specific setups.</li><li>The Rotate Shorts option alters UI elements for sideways viewing but reduces the video size significantly.</li><li>Despite being originally designed for vertical viewing like Instagram Reels and TikTok videos, YouTube is offering this accessibility feature in its mobile app.</li><li>Enabling Rotate Shorts will display videos in a landscape orientation when the phone is rotated, but due to the video being shot in portrait mode, the viewing experience may not be optimal on modern narrow display phones.</li></ul>

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